Western Context

Our political parties are being subsidized by taxpayers, BC’s social programs are put on hold, and Edmonton might shut down its transit system for now. Also, Theresa Tam finally agrees that our border response could have been much more proactive.

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Duration: 48:22
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Liberal, Conservative and New Democratic parties claim the federal wage subsidy to pay party workers amid COVID-19
• B.C. could ‘go it alone’ on paid sick leave if feds won’t take the lead, John Horgan says
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• Edmonton could shut down public transit for the summer, mayor says
• Canada waited too long to close borders: Tam
• Word of the Week: Subsidy

Marijuana health concerns cause the Senate to delay legislation, Edmonton transit budgets soar while ridership stays flat, the new BC NDP employer health tax will raise property taxes, and the CBSA is muzzled as more illegal migrants cross the border.

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Duration: 47:39
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Senators recommend delaying cannabis bill for a year to address Indigenous issues
• Survey finds Edmontonians’ transportation habits are not changing
• Soaring health costs for B.C. cities when employer health tax replaces premiums: UBCM survey
• Official says CBSA being ‘muzzled’ by Trudeau government
• Word of the Week: Context