Western Context

Carney admits a US trade deal may include tariffs, the BC government restores drug funding for a young girl, and Danielle Smith muses pulling out of supply management. Also, Canada’s justice system gives more lenient sentences to non-Canadians.

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“If we really want to make the eastern politicians (have to) change their underwear, we should remove our supply management from the Canadian system.” – Red Deer County resident Lee Eddy on removing Alberta from supply management (heavily editorialized).

Duration: 1:02:08
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Carney says a U.S. trade deal without some tariffs is unlikely
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• B.C. backtracks and restores rare drug coverage for 10-year-old Charleigh Pollock
• Danielle Smith says pulling Alberta out of supply management is worth considering
• Controversy after two newcomers to Canada receive no jail for GTA sex offences
• Word of the Week: Coverage

Kevin O’Leary has dropped out of the Conservative leadership race. A look at the BC party election platforms and which one will hurt you the least. And, a summation of the media being blindsided by the United States stance on NAFTA.

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Duration: 48:56
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Kevin O’Leary drops out of Conservative leadership race and will support rival Maxime Bernier
• A look at the major BC Party platforms, and what you’re actually voting for
• BC Election: Spoil your ballot, vote Green – just don’t vote NDP
• Donald Trump tells Justin Trudeau he won’t terminate NAFTA, renegotiation agreed upon
• Word of the Week: Trade war