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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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01:15:15

Ep 256: The Debate debate LIVE

PolitiCoast ·

2021/09/10

Ian and Scott react to the English language leader's debate, live on YouTube.Listen here or watch it on YouTube:

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01:05:01

Ep 255: We're halfway there

PolitiCoast ·

2021/09/03

In the Greatest BC Premier Bracket we have our province's first two Liberal premiers facing off: Harlan Carey Brewster vs John Oliver. Voting is taking place now.Then we look at the week that was and dig into the Liberal Platform, which really begs the question of why did they call an election for this?And next week we're hosting a post-debate live stream, get full details and find the live stream at https://www.politicoast.ca/debate/LinksVote in the Greatest BC Premier BracketFederal party leaders

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01:01:59

Ep 254: I've made a huge mistake

PolitiCoast ·

2021/08/27

First up, we return to the Greatest BC Premier Bracket with our first pairing of Conservative premiers. Vote now.Then we catch up on the election and the really bad start the Liberals are having. And we review the latest moves by the BC Government to respond to the Delta-wave.LinkGreatest BC Premier BracketSegment 1The Liberal Housing PlanLiberals propose corporate tax hike on banks and insurance companies with profits over $1-billionAsking Financial Institutions to Help Canada Build Back Better |

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01:16:09

Ep 253: Campaign Kick Off

PolitiCoast ·

2021/08/20

David Moscrop returns to discuss the start of the 44th Canadian Election and the policy promises made to date.Greatest Premier Bracket postponed until Episode 254LinksTrudeau calls federal election, voters to go to the polls Sept. 20Here’s what died on the order paperOpinion | Canada is about to have an unnecessary, but very important, election. This is why.- David MoscropTrudeau warns of 'consequences' for public servants who duck COVID-19 shotsTrudeau promises $9b to long-term care “shortfalls”

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00:57:11

Ep 252: And They’re (almost) Off

PolitiCoast ·

2021/08/14

The election is (almost) underway with a scheduled start and the NDP releasing their platform. And we check in on the Greatest Premier BracketGreatest Premier Bracket, Round 2 of The Non-Partisans: politicoast.ca/bracketLinksSegment 1: And They’re [Almost] OffTrudeau planning to call a snap election for Sept. 20, sources sayNDP unveils campaign platform ahead of expected election callNDP PlatformQuicktakesReport of the Special Committee to Review Provisions of the Election ActBC orders mandatory

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00:54:05

Ep 251: Greatest Premier Bracket - The non-partisan...

PolitiCoast ·

2021/08/06

We kick off the greatest premier bracket looking at 14 (of 16) of the first non-partisan premiers of BC.Start voting: politicoast.ca/bracketLinksVote in the Greatest Premier BracketBackground on the premiers mentioned: Wikipedia and search them in the Dictionary of Canadian Biography.2021 Second Quarter Interim Financial Reports AvailableHousing issue could spell trouble for BC NDP, poll suggestsBritish Columbians Give Mixed Reviews to Horgan After Four YearsKelowna MLA joins BC Liberal leadership

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01:02:09

Beers to 250

PolitiCoast ·

2021/07/30

Two hundred and fifty episodes down but no live show to celebrate. Ian does crack a beer to mark the occasion and to remind you of where the podcast started.Segment 1: COVID Strikes BackBC officials announce Central Okanagan restrictions following COVID-19 surge in Interior BC officials announce Central Okanagan restrictions following COVID-19 surge in Interior Health | Globalnews.caVax for BC launches to get more people vaccinated, recognize pandemic heroes | BC Gov NewsBC health officials hint at

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00:54:00

Ep 249: The Scheduled Emergency Pod

PolitiCoast ·

2021/07/24

It’s another emergency, both in BC and in the Federal Green PartySegment 1: EmergencyEmergencyInfoBCBC wildfires: quick statistics | BC Gov NewsDespite wildfires and heatwave threats, B.C. has never used Canada’s cellphone alert systemBC declares state of emergency as wildfires grow, forcing more evacuationsMetro Vancouver saw 15 times more heat wave deaths than estimated during unprecedented alertSegment 2: Green PartyStruggle for control of Green party heads to court Thread on the

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00:59:12

Ep 248: The Election Speculation Episode

PolitiCoast ·

2021/07/17

Links:New Governor-General Mary Simon to be sworn in July 26Trudeau pledges billions in permanent funding for public transitConservative leader talks tourism, trade, SkyTrain with Langley ChamberNDP promises 1 million new jobs, better supports for workersGreen party considers membership review for embattled leaderGreen party brass move to block funding for leader Annamie Paul's riding campaign

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00:56:50

Ep 247: A hopefully less embarrassing pick

PolitiCoast ·

2021/07/09

We have a new Governor General, which must mean we're having a federal election.LinksSegment 1: Governor GeneralMary Simon named Canada’s 30th Governor General, the first Indigenous person to hold postInuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's 1st Indigenous governor generalSources tout Mary Simon as next Governor GeneralJulie Payette's commentSegment 2: Ready for an electionFederal, BC governments reach deal on child care fundingB.C. child care to cost $10-a-day on average in 5 years, leaders

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01:06:51

Ep 246: Cancelada Day

PolitiCoast ·

2021/07/02

We recorded on July 1 so we had to ask: Should we cancel Canada Day and what does that even mean?But before we get into it, we round up the latest news.Links3rd First Nation discovers unmarked residential school graves'Most homes' in Lytton, BC, destroyed by catastrophic fire, minister saysPremier Horgan under fire for saying “fatalities are a part of life”Aaron Gunn launches BC Liberal leadership exploratory committeeBC to lift COVID-19 restrictions on masks, enters stage 3 on July 1 - NEWS

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01:04:00

Ep 245: Kindness Week

PolitiCoast ·

2021/06/25

We check in on the state of Ottawa, the bills that passed and what's likely to die on the order paper should Trudeau pull the plug on Parliament. And we round up the latest BC Liberal leadership news.LinksSask. First Nation announces discovery of 751 unmarked graves near former residential school Here’s what the Trudeau government left unfinished as Parliament rises for the summer — and maybe an electionLegislation at a glanceOttawa outlines new legislation to define and crack down on online hate

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01:09:55

Ep 244: Failures in elections; failures in housing

PolitiCoast ·

2021/06/18

The BC Liberals released their election debrief looking at what went wrong and what they should learn. And an expert panel has a lot of recommendations on housing.But will anyone learn anything?And our quick take looks at the latest in the federal Green drama.LinksBC Liberals release campaign debrief report [PDF ]Expert Panel on the Future of Housing Supply & Affordability [PDF]An Extra Burden: The Clergy Residence Deduction - British Columbia Humanist Association Jenica Atwin new statementGreen

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01:15:43

Ep 243: Who speaks for the trees?

PolitiCoast ·

2021/06/11

The 3 nations surrounding Fairy Creek have asked for, and received, a deferral on old growth logging in their territories but the protesters aren’t backing down yet. And a prominent Green MP jumps ship suggesting deeper troubles in the party.LinksSegment 1Old growth harvesting deferred in Fairy Creek, Walbran areas | BC Gov NewsBC agrees to defer old-growth logging for 2 years in Fairy Creek and central Walbran areasSquamish Nation calls on B.C. to halt old-growth logging in traditional

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00:53:54

Ep 242: Every child matters

PolitiCoast ·

2021/06/05

A heavier episode this week as we begin with our reflections as settlers to the tragic news out of Kamloops.Survivors, including intergenerational survivors, can access support by contacting Indian Residential Schools Survivors Society toll-free at 1-800-721-0066. 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419. Or please donate to them at irsss.caHere’s the 1st steps Canada plans to take in light of the MMIWG inquiryVancouver archbishop apologizes for Catholic Church's role in residential schoolsWhere

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01:08:32

Ep 241: Teenagers are scary

PolitiCoast ·

2021/05/28

We speak to Haleluya Hailu from Dogwood's Vote16BC campaign about their goal to change the voting age to 16. Then we get into the details of BC's new restart plan, hug days and how our plan stacks up to Alberta and Ontario's.LinksDogwood BC: Lower the voting age to 16 in B.C.BC's Restart: A plan to bring us back togetherStronger public health measures | Alberta.ca “Open for Summer Plan”Travel and timing: Alberta and B.C. release provincial plans to reopenOntario Releases Three-Step Roadmap to Safely

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00:51:57

Ep 240: BC's Unequal Women

PolitiCoast ·

2021/05/21

Hotel employees are fighting layoffs and lockouts and highlighting the disproportionate impact this is having on women and racialized workers. And candidates are putting their names forward for BC Liberal leader and to unseat incumbents in the next federal election.Segment 1: BC's Unequal WomenBC's Unequal Women campaign siteUNITE HERE Local 40Segment 2: The Falcon and the Winter VoterFormer cabinet minister Kevin Falcon to run for leadership of BC LiberalsKevin Falcon wants to change BC Liberal

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01:00:18

Ep 239: We have sick leave at home

PolitiCoast ·

2021/05/14

It's the end for the protected status for 17 ridings in northern BC, which spells extra difficulties for the BC Liberals if they can't make gains with urban BC again. And John Horgan rolls out a paid sick leave policy that will help - as long as you don't get sick more than once.LinksSegment 1: BenchesRestoring independence to electoral boundaries commissions | BC Gov NewsBill 7 - ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES COMMISSION AMENDMENT ACT, 2021BC to add up to 6 new MLAs next election — but seats could be reduced

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00:51:32

Ep 238: Preferred vaccines

PolitiCoast ·

2021/05/07

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization released what many deemed to be unhelpful comments when they called the mRNA vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna the "preferred vaccines" while the Astrazeneca shot would do in a pinch for frontline workers and people living in hotspots. It's a textbook case of how not to instill confidence in your vaccination rollout.Then we look at Jeremy Hainsworth's exclusive investigation for BIV that found allegations that patients at a rehab clinic outside Prince

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00:56:19

Ep 237: Failures to Communicate

PolitiCoast ·

2021/04/30

BC Today's Shannon Waters fills in for Ian for a discussion of the BC Government's COVID communication challenges and the legislation making it way through the BC Legislature.Main Segment LinksDo not pass Go. (Unless you want to, I guess? Nobody's stopping you.)All bark and no bite? Still no enforcement of B.C. travel ban BC considering mixing and matching vaccines — Politics TodayCOVID-19: Health officials apologize for confusion over pop-up clinics No timeline yet for BC paid sick leave

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