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PolitiCoast

Scott de Lange Boom, Ian Bushfield

PolitiCoast is the BC politics podcast. We cover British Columbia, Canadian and sometimes international politics from a West Coast lens. PolitiCoast was launched in October 2016 by Ian Bushfield & Scott de Lange Boom.

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00:57:30

Stop trying to make 'CostBC' happen

PolitiCoast ·

2023/11/25

One bill introduced and one delayed in the legislature. Outside, BC United and BC Conservatives battle over who would tear up the province's climate policies faster. Federally, Chrystia Freeland tries to save the Liberals skin with a fiscal update likely to appease no one.LinksKatrina Chen announces her retirementReaha Arora throws hat in the ringLegislative changes will bring fairness to app-based gig workers | BC Gov NewsSheltering provisions to be delayedBCCLA Bill 45 open letterUBCM asks the

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01:00:02

'Smart' Density

PolitiCoast ·

2023/11/18

New rules for gig workers and new standardized multiplex designs are coming, eventually. In the meantime, we dig into the response to the BCNDP's housing bills from BC United, BC Greens and the BC Conservatives. Plus some national news.LinksBowinn Ma announces her babyMinister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness to begin parental leave | BC Gov NewsFairness coming for gig workers | BC Gov NewsNew standardized designs will help build more homes quicker | BC Gov NewsBC's housing crisis is

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00:52:40

YIMBY wet dreams

PolitiCoast ·

2023/11/11

Two more housing bills from the province look to overhaul development fees and put towers by transit. But it might still not be enough housing. The province is also defining a "reasonably available alternative shelter" and the BC Greens' deputy leader is out for liking bad tweets. Federally, the premiers want money, the opposition parties fail to expand the carbon tax and we keep giving money to consultants, sometimes for doing nothing at all.LinksLegislation introduced to streamline delivery of

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00:37:48

Small scale multi unit for all

PolitiCoast ·

2023/11/04

The housing bill is finally here and we're getting four units by right, we're getting legal secondary suites, we're getting pre-zoned community plans and we're ending the public hearing. The toxic drug crisis continues, however, with the core recommendations of a Death Panel review being rejected before they'd even finished presenting them. Federally the carbon tax continues to fall apart and it's starting to have ramifications in BC politics. And Mr Horgan goes to Berlin.LinksMore small-scale,

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01:00:53

Let the western bastards freeze in the dark

PolitiCoast ·

2023/10/28

We've reached episode 350!In BC, the LG granted royal assent to the government's bills to push through the Surrey Police, its reforms to short term rental laws and our new official fossil is the elasmosaur. We also have new bills to tackle foreign credential barriers, speed up ZEV targets and support Indigenous K-12 education. The government also announced a critical minterals committee that won't look for uranium and they continue to dodge questions as to what's taking so long to rebuild

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00:54:06

Airbnb Gone

PolitiCoast ·

2023/10/21

LinksLegislation introduced to rein in short-term rentals, deliver more homes for people | BC Gov NewsProgress of BillsFreeland considering action on short-term rentals after B.C. announces crackdownLegislation improves process for changes to police of jurisdiction | BC Gov NewsB.C. to roll out new legislation amid Surrey police sagaB.C. to require flush toilets on construction sites with more than 25 workers | Globalnews.caMerritt mayor plans to cut payments to province as city hospital's ER closes

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01:08:12

A smorgasbord of tragedy

PolitiCoast ·

2023/10/14

In a week where a tragedy that is begetting more tragedies dominated headlines, we find some of the BC and Canadian news that may have slipped through the cracks before drawing lines on the complex realm of responses Canadians have had to the attacks by Hamas and Israeli response. Content note for the latter half of the show (though we largely avoid getting into the more gruesome details).LinksBC signs health care deal with Ottawa | CityNews VancouverFirst reforms to B.C. Police Act delayed to

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00:52:11

Fined Ferries

PolitiCoast ·

2023/10/07

LinksBCB.C. bringing in ban on drug use in public spaces | CTV NewsProposed B.C. law makes drug use illegal in almost all public spaces | Vancouver SunRob Shaw: Conservative leader Rustad's presence stands to alter B.C.'s political dynamics - The OrcaBC United to tackle housing affordability by blocking skyrocketing building feesB.C. minister outlines housing plans, including support for 'missing middle' | CBC NewsBC Ferries to be fined for missed sailings due to crew shortages |

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00:55:41

Target Troubles

PolitiCoast ·

2023/09/30

LinksTargets released for 10 municipalities to deliver more homes for people | BC Gov NewsBC government orders City of Vancouver to add 29,000 homes over five yearsBoom goes the dynamite…and conversions - Statistics CanadaBill 43 – 2022: Housing Supply ActBC NDP First, Tight Race for Second Place in British Columbia – Research Co.B.C. premier says Ottawa has promised changes are coming to Canada's espionage law | CBC NewsAnthony Rota resigns as Speaker of the House after Nazi fiascoPoland's

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00:58:41

Assassination allegations

PolitiCoast ·

2023/09/23

Protests across Canada over SOGI education policies, Adam Walker is out of the BCNDP caucus and BC United is going to fight fires better. Federally, Trudeau accuses India of involvement in the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey and a new progressive conservative political party. Finally, Ontario backs down on the greenbelt redevelopment and Alberta eyes half the value of the Canadian Pension Plan.LinksRob Shaw: With ousted MLA Adam Walker, Eby draws a new line in the sand - The Orca BC United

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01:02:19

Four parties in the House

PolitiCoast ·

2023/09/16

Summer is done and politics is happening again. From Bruce Banman joining the BC Conservatives to the BCNDP amending the province's decriminalization pilot, to federal Liberal housing policies. There's a lot to talk about this week.LinksObituary: Serge Plotnikoff - Castlegar News BCAbbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman leaving BC United to join Conservatives | Globalnews.caBC Provincial, August 2023 Public - Mainstreet ResearchMainstreet pollUnited for a Safer B.C.B.C. to ban drug possession near

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00:41:25

Broken BC

PolitiCoast ·

2023/09/09

LinksRob Shaw: All these kids are a headache for an NDP government atop education shortages - The Orca BC United’s student-first policies challenge NDP’s failing grade on educationRob Shaw: A star Green Party candidate is parachuted into a riding that can't be won - Economy, Law & Politics | Business in VancouverQuebec appeal court judge Marie-Josée Hogue to lead foreign-interference inquiry - The Globe and MailTerms of Reference - Hogue InquiryForeign-interference inquiry’s short timeline, broad

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01:03:19

Bank you I won't do what you tell me

PolitiCoast ·

2023/09/02

David Eby dukes it out with the Bank of Canada while Canadian Conservatives stir up a culture war.LinksZussman tweet: Eby sends letter to Bank of CanadaB.C. Premier Eby writes to Bank of Canada governor, urging him to halt rate hikes - Burnaby NowPublic Accounts confirms investing in people builds stronger B.C.Rob Shaw: With NDP Premier David Eby's blessing, ministerial staff now make more than an MLA - The OrcaNo emergency text alerts? Questions surround lack of fire warnings in ShuswapWhy BC First

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00:56:36

Shitstorm in the Shuswap

PolitiCoast ·

2023/08/26

Temperatures are rising, metaphorically and literally, both in BC and federallySegment 1 Eby trial by fireMinister’s statement on West Kelowna travel, accommodation restrictions | BC Gov News B.C. premier encourages community co-operation after wildfire tension in Shuswap | CBC NewsCritical flow of supplies must be maintained in North Shuswap - BC United CaucusB.C. fire crews pulled out as protest tried to ’overwhelm’ RCMP | Vancouver SunConvoy protest highlights the different levels of disagreement

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00:47:44

Summertime Assortment

PolitiCoast ·

2023/08/20

LinksPotential buyer found for Quest campus as new CRA audits raise more concerns about university's financial historyB.C. kicks in $48M for Capilano University to take over Quest's Squamish campusB.C. Hydro wants to raise EV charging fees, but customers say the time-based fees are unfair | CBC NewsFederal net-zero electricity regulations will permit some natural gas power generation | CBC NewsYellowknife to begin evacuation tonight as wildfires approach | CBC NewsCabinet ministers given Oct. 2

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00:48:49

The Dog Days of Rebranding

PolitiCoast ·

2023/08/12

LinksConservatives launch massive ad campaign amid surge in polls | CBC NewsAnaida Poilievre's VideoCarbon tax ineffective in curbing fuel emissions, majority of Canadians sayCanada Wants to Make Homes Affordable Without Crushing Prices - BloombergCanada's tech tax threat risks sinking Biden's global tax plan - POLITICODraft Digital Services Tax ActIt’s Complicated: Unpacking the Risks Behind Canada’s Digital Services Tax Plan - Michael GeistCBC, media groups ask Competition Bureau to investigate

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00:38:01

Quarterly repetitions

PolitiCoast ·

2023/08/05

Another round of political party financing data, Alberta pauses renewables, Trudeau argues about housing but is getting trees plantedLinks2023 Second Quarter Interim Financial Reports Available | Elections BC Financial Returns of Registered Political Parties for the Second Quarter of 2023 Now OnlineThe Weekly Writ for Aug. 2: So are the Liberals doomed all of a sudden? Estimated Election Expenses Limits for Candidates Calculated as if an Election Were to Be Held on November 15, 2022Statements of

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01:19:02

The Big Shuffle, Feat. The Boys in Short Pants

PolitiCoast ·

2023/07/31

LinksThe Boys In Short PantsTrudeau overhauls his cabinet, drops 7 ministers and shuffles most portfolios | CBC NewsAnita Anand ousted as Defence Minister because proposed policy update too costly, say sourcesTrudeau is striking a new National Security Council, but what will it do?Conservatives lead by 10 before federal cabinet shuffle - Abacus Data First Report - The Right Honourable David Johnston, Independent Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference - Democratic Institutions - Canada.ca

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00:53:14

Beefcake realpolitik

PolitiCoast ·

2023/07/22

The days of the RCMP as contract local police may be numbered as BC pushes ahead with the Surrey Police Service over the objections of Mayor Brenda Locke and The Star reports that the federal government is warming to the idea of transforming the force into the "FBI of the North." Plus bad housing policy and the era of political beefcakes.LinksDecision on Surrey Police Service ensures public safety in Surrey, the province | BC Gov NewsSources say Justin Trudeau wants to transform the RCMP. Will he

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00:45:05

BC's dirty little secret

PolitiCoast ·

2023/07/14

Last year, BC's major coal export terminal shipped more thermal coal than metallurgical coal, due to rising American exports. Journalist Derrick O'Keefe joins Ian to talk about the implications of this growing trend and where the government could act to help global climate efforts.LinksProvince assisting communities; people, businesses urged to conserve waterB.C. expected to request Ottawa's help with worsening wildfires, minister saysWhy coal mining is big in the B.C. Rockies but not Alberta | The

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