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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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00:55:53

Blue Grit Honeymoon

PolitiCoast ·

2025/08/08

LinksCarney suggests he's considering rescinding Online News Act | National PostWrite-in ballots to be used in Alberta byelection due to record number of candidates | CBC NewsDavid Moscrop's Substack

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00:54:06

Let's nuke Oak Bay

PolitiCoast ·

2025/07/26

A mining rescue operation, ultimatums for Oak Bay & West Van, an even bigger ballot and First Ministers meet.LinksRescue operation underway for 3 miners trapped underground at northern B.C. mine | CBC NewsUnderground mine where workers trapped was on BC fast-track list | Canada's National Observer: Climate News Update (after recording): Rescued workers being reunited with families after 60 hours trapped in B.C. mine | CBC NewsDirectives issued to get more homes built in Oak Bay, West VancouverDrug

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00:55:55

Feet in the file

PolitiCoast ·

2025/07/19

A cabine shuffle, a drug decision flip-flop and Poilievre's struggle for relevancy.LinksUpdated cabinet sworn in to meet the needs of British Columbians in a changing world B.C. cuts Metro Vancouver developers a break from soaring fees, backstopped by $250 million in federal cashB.C. quietly expands scope of Bill 14 to include all future wind and solar - Terrace StandardB.C. improves HOV-lane access for EV driversHealth minister upholds decision to deny rare-disease funds for B.C. girl - The Globe

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00:52:59

The first rule of the BC Green Leadership race is...

PolitiCoast ·

2025/07/12

The BC Greens are actually having a leadership race with (at least) three candidates. FIFA is disrupting the courts and future community events may need risk assessments. BC's urgent infrastructure act is going to a year-long consultation process while the feds eye projects for their act. Carney caves on digital services taxes and Trump threatens tariffs anyway. The Battle River-Crowfoot byelection has been called and so has the federal NDP leadership race.LinksBC Green Party Leadership Race 2025: A

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01:00:28

Quote-unquote blackmail

PolitiCoast ·

2025/06/29

The BC Conservatives didn't mean to politicize "blackmail" accusations against their political rivals. The BCNDP and federal government face further criticism over the BC Ferries order. And (most) NATO allies commit to spending unseen amounts on military build-ups.(Sorry for the re-upload)LinksRustad wonders if he should have made 'blackmail' claim after Opposition caucus meets | CBC NewsRustad says staff won't give RCMP 'blackmail' statement as leadership vote begins - Richmond NewsFederal

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00:55:14

Henry VIII Clauses

PolitiCoast ·

2025/06/21

David Eby doesn't have to like China building our new ferries, so long as they get built. John Rustad accuses former colleagues of trying to blackmail his staff. And the BC Greens still exist even if no one is officially running for their leadership.Federally, Carney's big infrastructure bill passes with Conservative support despite some pushback from the rest of the opposition and some Liberals. They also introduced a new old cybersecurity bill. At the G7, they announced money for Ukraine and

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00:58:17

One More BC Party

PolitiCoast ·

2025/06/15

LinksB.C. Independent MLAs start new party to 'combat the globalist assault'Kelowna MLA part of new BC political partyOneBC - Party WebsiteKealy confirms no involvement with new party created by fellow ex-ConservativesJordan Kealy tweetBC Privacy Office Forced to Obtain Court Order for FOI Request | The TyeeBC Ferries selects shipyard to construct four New Major VesselsBacklash mounts over BC Ferries' deal with Chinese shipyardNew federal legislation would cut internal trade barriers, advance

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01:01:43

It's not 2015 anymore

PolitiCoast ·

2025/06/07

Kelowna General Hospital's pediatric ward is closed, which is very bad. Meanwhile our premier is in Asia while the other premiers met with Mark Carney.In Ottawa, the Throne Speech passes quietly in the night despite the NDP's pledge to vote against. And the Liberals introduce their first bills, including a major border and security state overhaul bill.LinksPediatric unit at Kelowna hospital to close for at least 6 weeks amid doctor shortage | CBC NewsKelowna General Hospital doctors warn of

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00:58:18

The Canadian King's Speech

PolitiCoast ·

2025/05/31

The BC Legislature wraps up its spring sitting with a couple rare private members bills passing, as well as the NDP's two controversial infrastructure bills. Federally, King Charles himself delivered Mark Carney's first Throne Speech but did so without the crown.LinksSpring legislative session focuses on standing strong for B.C., growing economyB.C. MLAs banned from holding municipal office after bill passes | CBC News MLAs who are now less employedB.C. Conservative MLA's private member's bill on

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00:59:00

Sovereignty by any other name

PolitiCoast ·

2025/05/24

BC hires then fires a DTES czar, Carney releases the mandate letter to rule them all and Danielle Smith plays with fire.LinksB.C. scraps controversial appointment of Downtown Eastside 'czar' | CBC NewsLiberals will table a budget this fall, Prime Minister Mark Carney says | CBC NewsMandate Letter | Prime Minister of CanadaCanada wants to join Golden Dome missile-defence program, Trump says | CBC NewsPrime Minister Carney pressed on housing pricesHousing Policy Is Mark Carney's Mission:

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01:04:10

Pick your cabinet better

PolitiCoast ·

2025/05/17

Remember that leaked safe supply presentation? The Director of Policing Services does as the RCMP questions BC Conservative MLA Elanore Sturko over the leak, while Solicitor General Garry Begg flubbs questions about the appropriateness of such investigations. BC is also considering ways to fund Translink but congestion pricing is already off the table. And are the BC Greens having a leadership race if no one joins it?Federally, Mark Carney unveils his cabinet, or "ministry", with a mix of ministers

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01:01:05

Canada Is Not For Sale

PolitiCoast ·

2025/05/10

LinksFNLC Questions Regressive, Conflated Infrastructure Projects Act; Alarmed by Province’s Backsliding on Reconciliation Efforts - UBCICFar from cutting red tape, B.C. NDP fast-tracking law hands big overriding powers to cabinetRob Shaw: NDP's infrastructure fix risks derailing Indigenous reconciliationB.C. government appoints former chief justice to review festival safety measures | CBC NewsB.C. premier steps over a line in condemnation of Lapu Lapu Day driver | Vancouver Sun BC: Conservatives

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01:02:17

The Two Party Election

PolitiCoast ·

2025/05/03

You can donate to support the victims and survivors of the Lapu-Lapu attack at: Filipino BC - United Way FundraiserPublic invited to sign condolence books for victims of Lapu-Lapu Festival attackLinksElections Canada: Election Night Results - NationalCanada federal election 2025 live results | CBC NewsAn emotional Singh steps down with NDP set to lose party status | CBC News‘That number is arbitrary’: NDP to fight for official party status despite only 7 seatsB.C.’s NDP premier says he’s not

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01:05:44

The Most Canadian Election

PolitiCoast ·

2025/04/26

PlatformsLiberals - Canada Strong | Liberal Party of CanadaConservatives - Canada First. For a ChangeNDP - Made for People. Built for Canada.Green - Plans – Green Party Of CanadaBloc - Plateforme politique -2025- | Bloc QuébécoisLinksEstimate of Turnout at Advance Polls Now Available – Elections CanadaCost Estimates - 45th General ElectionConservatives, Liberals called out over lack of 'prudence' in platformsConservatives update platform to include omitted 'anti-woke' promise | CBC NewsPoilievre may

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00:57:36

The debate commission lost the debate

PolitiCoast ·

2025/04/19

There was a debate but more importantly we had plenty of debates about the debate given the kerfuffle that was this entire affair. The Conservatives bring up invoking the notwithstanding clause again and the BCNDP consider making it easier to drive.LinksDebates commission defends inviting Greens despite party's candidate shortage | CBC NewsGreen Party dropped from leaders' debates for not running enough candidates | CBC NewsPost-debate press scrum scrapped at last minute over lack of ‘proper

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01:02:19

Read the law before proposing to change it

PolitiCoast ·

2025/04/12

It's like Christmas for political nerds as we have annual reports from Elections BC and tons of policy coming fast from the parties. Plus allegations China and India are meddling in our politics (again).Linka2024 Annual Financial Reports Available | Elections BC Demoractic reform committeePremier directs government to cancel American contracts wherever viableProvince, mayors pledge stable, expanded transit services in Metro Vancouver Election interference watchdog detects Beijing effort to

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01:04:12

The candidate shuffle

PolitiCoast ·

2025/04/05

The carbon tax is gone. The dictator clauses of Bill 7 are gone. BC gets a credit downgrade. And we have a new political party on the scene!In the federal election, the Liberals drop candidates (some after some delay) and the Conservatives drop more. The Cons wheels come off and policies abound.LinksGas prices tumble across B.C. after carbon tax lifted in late-night legislative session | CBC NewsDavid Eby walks back key portion of proposed B.C. tariff response legislation following backlash | CBC

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01:06:10

Still campaigning like it's 2024

PolitiCoast ·

2025/03/29

If you watched the first week of the federal election campaign, you might now realize we're in an unprecedented trade war with the largest economy in the world.LinksFederal election campaign begins, with leaders pitching themselves as best option amid trade tensions - The Globe and MailCanada election: Cancelled debate steals the campaign show from taxes and housing | CBCElections CanadaRedrawn ridings could give Conservatives an advantage, say pollstersNepean's Mark Carney surprise further disrupts

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00:58:01

The guv goes to the polls

PolitiCoast ·

2025/03/21

The BC Government continues to face backlash over its tariff response bill. Who knew unlimited power for the executive would be controversial? Plus the province ends subsidies for Tesla products, the carbon tax and its secondary-suite loan program. Federally, now-Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to call an election hours before the House of Commons is scheduled to resume. The Liberals have largely turned their fortunes around and are attracting all kinds of star candidates. The Conservatives,

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01:07:40

Free Enterprise Fractures

PolitiCoast ·

2025/03/15

Links3 former B.C. Conservative MLAs, who will sit as Independents, say party has been captured by 'woke liberals' | CBC NewsThree B.C. Conservative rebels will sit as Independents as they ‘explore’ new party - The Globe and MailNew tools allow B.C. to rapidly respond to U.S. tariffsB.C. government introduces legislation giving itself sweeping powers to deal with U.S. trade threats | CBC NewsPremier’s statement on removing all U.S. alcohol from BCLIQUOR storesB.C. looks to attract U.S. doctors and

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