Western Context

Lifelabs healthcare workers go on strike in BC, new mayors are elected in Alberta, and the BC Liberals reject the leadership candidacy of Aaron Gunn. Also, Trudeau meets with the Tk’emlups Nation that he snubbed on Sept 30th, but was he really there?

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“I have never engaged in partisanship politics or have not engaged in personal attacks. And that is what I will absolutely continue to practice. So I look forward to working with the premier and his government.” – Edmonton Mayor Elect Amarjeet Sohi on working with the province.

Duration: 49:56
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Unionized employees at LifeLabs issue 72-hour strike notice
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• Alberta municipal elections
• BC Liberal Party rejects Aaron Gunn’s leadership bid, he says fight ‘is only just beginning’ 
• Members of Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc Nation wonder whether Trudeau was listening during his apologetic visit
• Word of the Week: Partisan

The BC Supreme Court lifts the injunction on Fairy Creek protestors, the Two Michaels return to Canada, and the BC government misleads us on hospital stats. Also, Trudeau spends the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation at the beach in Tofino.

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“So now Justin is saying he made a few calls on his way to the beach. Can you imagine any Prime Minister sending out a tweet to explain that he spent Remembrance Day at the beach but called some veterans on his way? This wasn’t meant to be a day off Justin.” – NDP MP Charlie Angus on Justin Trudeau’s trip to the beach.

Duration: 1:02:47
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

• Judge ends injunction against Fairy Creek protests, citing ‘substantial infringement of civil liberties’
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• Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor arrive in Canada after nearly 3-year detention in China
• Mixed message on COVID-19 patients a blow to credibility of John Horgan’s government
• Trudeau spends 1st Truth and Reconciliation Day in Tofino on vacation, contradicting itinerary
• Word of the Week: Reconciliation