Western Context

Trudeau earmarks billions for transit, the feds unilaterally close fish farms in BC to Horgan’s ire, and two Alberta MLAs follow their constituents in questioning lockdowns. Also, Bell cuts hundreds of jobs while posting profits and taking subsidies.

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Duration: 53:44
Hosts: Shane and Patrick

“Those MLAs have a perspective. We, unlike some parties, allow people to speak their minds and represent the views of their constituents.” – Jason Kenney

• Trudeau pledges billions in permanent funding for public transit
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• Horgan says he was broadsided by Ottawa over fish farm closures
• 2 of Alberta premier’s caucus members join coalition fighting COVID-19 restrictions
• Bell cancels all-sports radio format on channels in Vancouver, Winnipeg and Hamilton
• Word of the Week: Subsidy

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