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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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00:45:51

Where's the corporate subsidy for Taylor Swift?

PolitiCoast ·

2023/07/07

Strikes at the ports and on Fraser Valley transit, ongoing C-18 fallout and subsidies for EV batteries.LinksMore than 7,000 B.C. port workers now on strike | Globalnews.caUnion seeks $8,000 ‘inflation adjustment’ for B.C. port workers on strike - The Globe and MailFraser Valley transit mediator’s final report expected this weekHeritage minister 'surprised' by Google news ban; ambassador says U.S. won't intervene Canadian News Websites Will Soon Be Blocked in Canada. But American News Outlets Will

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01:00:43

Bee Cee Who

PolitiCoast ·

2023/07/01

Almost entirely unsurprising byelection results, media deathwatch and a growing population.Links2023 Langford-Juan de Fuca and Vancouver-Mount Pleasant By-electionsHere's what B.C.'s opposition parties could take away from this weekend's byelections | CBC NewsGoogle to remove news links in Canada in response to online news law | CBC NewsMeta spokesperson says it's not negotiating with federal government over online news lawMeta ends contract for journalism fellowship program as Bill C-18 fallout

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00:52:19

Summer speculations

PolitiCoast ·

2023/06/24

Byelections come, byelections go. Parliament rises with ample rumours. The Royal BC Museum is hiring, again, and Taylor Swift will be hearing from one MP.Links'What the heck is going on?': Poilievre's strategy gets hard look after uninspiring byelectionsHouse of Commons passed some key bills before breaking for the summer | CBC NewsJustin Trudeau is preparing a summer cabinet shuffle — and all eyes are on Mendicino | CBC NewsCorrections commissioner never mentioned Bernardo transfer over months of

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00:43:24

Resignations and reports that won't get read

PolitiCoast ·

2023/06/16

BC Hydro is now saying we need more power, and fast, as they open up the first call for new projects in 15 years. Federally, four byelections are happening on Monday, Russell Brown quits the bench, David Johnston quits as rapporteur and the Conservatives think Mendicino should quit as public safety minister. Finally the feds introduce the Sustainable Jobs Act.LinksClean power to electrify B.C.’s future | BC Gov NewsB.C. Hydro set to start first hunt in 15 years for new electricity sources Federal

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00:55:57

Won't find us on Facebook

PolitiCoast ·

2023/06/10

Note: Naturally between recording this episode and publishing it, David Johnston announced that he's resigning as the Government's Special Rapporteur. We'll have our takes on that next week.Nevertheless we still had a bunch of things to talk about from a larger list on possible housing targets to social media blocking news content. We also look at the Conservatives interventions in Calgary housing debates and the federal budget and finally that Canada is on fire.Links47 municipalities revealed to be

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00:52:43

BC's naughty list

PolitiCoast ·

2023/06/02

Ravi Kahlon announces the ten municipalities that will have to meet new housing targets, to be announced at a later date. Two by-elections have been called and David Johnston faces the fire.LinksHousing targets expected to deliver more homes faster, first communities selected | BC Gov News Writs Issued for 2023 Langford-Juan de Fuca and Vancouver-Mount Pleasant By-electionsThe [Alberta] NDP turned blue(ish) to woo conservative voters. It didn't deliver a victory | CBC NewsElection Interference:

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01:03:06

info@publicsafety.gc.ca

PolitiCoast ·

2023/05/27

David Johnston's first report on foreign interference in Canadian democracy is out and it's landed with a thud. But first what's up in BC politics.LinksRevised legislation aims to protect B.C.’s natural environment | BC Gov NewsRebates make new e-bike purchases more affordable | BC Gov NewsHarry Lali endorses BC UnitedFirst Report - The Right Honourable David Johnston, Independent Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference - Democratic Institutions - Canada.caMatt Gurney: The Johnston report is one

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00:42:29

What's happening with BC Housing? (ft Jen St Denis)

PolitiCoast ·

2023/05/20

The former CEOs of BC Housing and Atira, a leading social housing provider, were married and, according to a recent forensic investigation that led to numerous abuses of power as public funds were frequently directed to the favoured non-profit. Jen St Denis has been covering the story in depth for The Tyee and she speaks with Ian to help us understand the story and why it matters.Follow @JenStDen on Twitter and @JenStDenis on InstagramRead all of Jen's work on The TyeeA timeline of Tyee reporting

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01:00:56

Not your grandfather's ANDP (ft Daveberta)

PolitiCoast ·

2023/05/12

What's happening in Alberta? Scott's away this week so Dave Cournoyer of the Daveberta Substack and Podcast joins Ian to figure it out.LinksDaveberta Substack and Daveberta.caFollow @DavebertaDaveberta PodcastJason Markusoff on Take Back AlbertaJeremy Appel on Take Back AlbertaImage credit: flickr/Kurayba CC-BY-SA

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00:41:15

Legally associated unions

PolitiCoast ·

2023/05/06

The BCNDP called debate on a bill that would force government lawyers into a union they don't want to join, and that doesn't want them. They're still ahead in fundraising though. And China allegedly threatened Michael Chong's family with further economic sanctions and no one told Michael.LinksB.C. makes it easier to get money awarded through the courts | BC Gov NewsBill 28 - Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (no 2)Vaughn Palmer: BC NDP in for a showdown with government lawyers attempting to unionize2023

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00:52:04

Canadian Streaming

PolitiCoast ·

2023/04/29

LinksBC Greens want minimum 12-month wait for former politicians starting new jobs - Surrey Now-LeaderBill M 221 – 2023: Members' Conflict of Interest Amendment Act, 2023BC Prosecution Service Releases Preliminary Bail StatisticsData showing frequent bail for accused repeat violent offenders reignites B.C. crime debate | Globalnews.caNo more fee-based physician program: B.C. Medical Services Commission reaches deal with Telus HealthLiberals' online streaming Bill C-11 passes ParliamentThe Bill C-11

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00:43:41

The most annoying man in the world

PolitiCoast ·

2023/04/21

Pierre Poilievre, Elon Musk, Twitter and the CBC. It's been a relatively uneventful week.LinksBill 25 - Electoral Districts ActB.C. government using legislation to push through supportive housing project held up by lawsuit | CBC NewsB.C.’s credit rating downgraded after recent deficit-spending budget - The Globe and MailFairy Creek old-growth protesters celebrate as a slew of contempt charges are withdrawn | CBC NewsPoilievre on CBCBrodie Fenlon: I run CBC News. Elon Musk's Twitter changes had to be

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00:53:22

BC United

PolitiCoast ·

2023/04/16

Despite a name change, Kevin Falcon's party still faces some serious challenges.LinksBC United new website (coming soon)B.C. Liberal Party officially becomes B.C. United | CBC News 2022 Annual Financial Reports Available | Elections BCBC Spotlight: Cost-of-living crisis persists, but NDP holds comfortable lead; BC United under Falcon yet to gain - Angus Reid Institute Electoral Boundaries Commission seeks 6 new B.C. ridings, revisions to 72 others | CBC NewsFinal Report - 2022 British Columbia

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00:55:06

'Homes' for People

PolitiCoast ·

2023/04/08

The BC Government has introduced legislation to protect cyclists on the road, allow strata owners to install EV chargers, to recognize the Haida Nation and to amend many more acts. The minimum wage is rising and John Horgan has a new position.But mostly we focus on the government's new housing strategy, which includes some questionable numbers and some old promises. We look at what's new.LinksMotor Vehicle Act changes will improve road safety | BC Gov NewsIntroduction of Miscellaneous Statutes

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00:49:03

Less pithy budgets

PolitiCoast ·

2023/04/02

New bills mark the second half of the spring sitting of the BC Legislature. The BC Conservatives have a new leader. And the federal government tables its dental care budget.LinksChanges to Family Law Act will make it easier for separating couples | BC Gov NewsSafe money services protect people from money laundering | BC Gov NewsPublic registry would end hidden ownership in private businesses | BC Gov NewsUnexplained wealth orders crack down on organized crime | BC Gov NewsB.C. to restrict sales of

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00:44:49

Responsible government is a thing of the past

PolitiCoast ·

2023/03/26

Everyone's still on spring break so the only real news to talk about is the evolving foreign influence scandal. This week: The Liberals lose a Toronto area MP.LinksPetition seeking to recall ‘dictator’ B.C. Premier David Eby fails | Globalnews.caPMO releases mandate for 'special rapporteur' tasked with probing foreign interference allegationsTrudeau's chief of staff Katie Telford to testify at committee probing Chinese government interference | CBC NewsHouse passes motion calling for a public

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00:49:50

Resources, Reconciliation and Rapporteur

PolitiCoast ·

2023/03/19

LinksI'm committed to the fixed election date," says @Dave_EbyPremiers’ Performance: Three premiers face re-election in 2023; others spring forward, a few fall back - Angus Reid InstituteGovernments grant environmental approval for $3B First Nation-owned Cedar LNG project | CBC NewsProvincial environmental assessment certificate granted for Cedar LNG | BC Gov NewsNew energy action framework to cap emissions, electrify the clean economy | BC Gov NewsCanada, B.C. announce Island Rail Corridor lands

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01:03:55

Reluctantly reasonable ft Paul Champ

PolitiCoast ·

2023/03/11

Ian speaks with Ottawa human rights and civil liberties lawyer Paul Champ about the final report of the Public Order Emergency Inquiry. Paul represented Ottawa citizens and businesses during the hearings.First, Ian mentions the latest bills presented in the BC Legislature.LinksAmendments will fight disinformation, make elections more accessible | BC Gov NewsNew legislation will help protect against sharing of intimate images without consent | BC Gov NewsLegislation will help close B.C.’s gender pay

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00:50:11

Budget day with Alex Hemingway

PolitiCoast ·

2023/03/04

We talk Budget 2023LinksBC Budget 2023 CCPA-BC AnalysisThe Government of Canada and British Columbia Reach Agreement in Principle to Improve Health Services for CanadiansImage credit: flickr/BCGovPhotos

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00:35:56

Escaping the torture chamber

PolitiCoast ·

2023/02/26

Our interview on the Emergencies Act inquiry was delayed but we still talk about Melanie Mark's resignation as a MLA and a couple quick takes.LinksMelanie Mark, 1st First Nations woman to serve in B.C. Legislature, resigns with blistering speech | CBC NewsRussian invasion: 55% of Canadians say Ukraine should fight on, half as many say it’s time to negotiate - Angus Reid InstituteCSIS documents reveal Chinese strategy to influence Canada’s 2021 election - The Globe and MailLeaks alleging China

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