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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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01:10:05

Ep 236: Budgets, budgets everywhere

PolitiCoast ·

2021/04/23

We compare and contrast the new federal and provincial budgets and rant once more about the (non) response to COVID-19.Main Segment LinksBC Budget 2021 Details of BC budget: Province tables 2021 fiscal plan amid 3rd wave of COVID-19 pandemicBowinn Ma in Fraser Valley CurrentFederal Budget 2021: A Recovery Plan for Jobs, Growth and ResilienceHighlights of budget 2021: Billions for green economic growth, healthier Indigenous communitiesBudget 2021: Science underpins targeted investments to drive

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01:03:32

Ep 235: War on carbon

PolitiCoast ·

2021/04/17

MLAs are back in the legislature for a new throne speech and new bills and Erin O’Toole comes around on the carbon tax.LinksSegment 1: BC PoliticsThrone Speech Text BC moves forward on drug decriminalization, new overdose emergency response funding $2 billion to support thousands of new homes for middle-income families | BC Gov News Pacheedaht First Nation says old-growth activists 'not welcome' in Fairy Creek area Elder Bill Jones statement2020 Annual Financial Reports Available Segment 2: The CPC

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01:08:05

Ep 234: Do the Dew

PolitiCoast ·

2021/04/09

We speak to new candidate in the race for leader of the BC Liberal Party Gavin Dew, plus part of a crossover Scott recently did with the new Unbound podcast.LinksGavin Dew's campaignUnbound Podcast

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00:57:30

Ep 233: Get off my lawn energy

PolitiCoast ·

2021/04/02

Circuit breakers, emergency brakes and no brakes as provinces deal with spiking covid cases, which is all us young people’s fault.LinksBC Three-week circuit breaker begins now to bend the curve, protect peopleOntario Implements Provincewide Emergency BrakeThree Quebec cities head back into lockdown as COVID-19 variants spreadKenney pleads with Albertans to follow public health orders, but won't add restrictionsJob-protected leave for workers to get COVID-19 vaccineRob Shaw for The Orca: Wrong

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01:17:34

Ep 232: Not doing better and not doing more

PolitiCoast ·

2021/03/27

Shannon Waters returns to recap the most recent session of the legislature and then we look the Supreme Court of Canada’s finding that the federal carbon tax is constitutional.LinksPolitics Today | Canada's Most Comprehensive Political Newsletter PublicationsFollow Shannon @BCTodayOfficial & @sobittersosweetJudgement Reference re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing ActCBC Summary Supreme Court rules Ottawa's carbon tax is constitutionalConservative delegates reject adding 'climate change is real' to

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00:51:03

Ep 231: By the power of statutory immunity

PolitiCoast ·

2021/03/19

Housing Minister David Eby overrules Penticton City Council to keep a supportive housing project open. And Bill C-7 becomes law, expanding Canada’s medical assistance in dying regime. But first, British Columbians are getting their COVID vaccines by Canada Day!BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription deal if you decide to continue. Start your trial at

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00:45:12

Ep 230: Steady drip of troubles in CPC HQ

PolitiCoast ·

2021/03/13

It’s been a bad week and a half of headlines for Erin O’Toole’s Conservatives. Their upcoming convention presents the chance to turn things around or create further headaches for the new leader.Plus a leftist think tank supports cutting beer taxes, BC appeals a loss over ICBC reforms and is challenged to do better for old-growth forests. Trudeau names a panel to appoint the next Governor General while his government cut funding to an accessible library service.BC Today is the daily newsletter

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00:53:35

Ep 229: No cannons for kids

PolitiCoast ·

2021/03/05

John Horgan moves ahead with a dam and unleashes the legislative floodwaters with a raft of new bills.BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription deal if you decide to continue. Start your trial at politicstoday.news/free-trialSegment 1: It’ll be a Site to SeeBC Gov News: Province provides update, next steps for Site CCBC Site C dam budget nearly doubles to $16B, but BC

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00:49:53

Ep 228: Anti-Green bias

PolitiCoast ·

2021/02/26

We respond to some feedback on our alleged anti-Green bias and a roundup of smaller stories from the past week.LinksFeedback podcast@politicoast.caBC versus Toronto — Politics TodayBC Blasted for Joining Ontario's Fight to Limit Rights of Municipal VotersBC's SubmissionPermanent wholesale liquor pricing will help hospitality sector recover Majority of Canadians think it's high time to decriminalize illicit drugs: poll – Surrey Now-Leader Canada's top military commander steps aside following sexual

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01:05:29

Ep 227: Prying guns from cold dead hands

PolitiCoast ·

2021/02/19

The Liberals introduce new gun control and justice reform bills and China continues to befuddle Canadian foreign policy.BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription deal if you decide to continue. Start your trial at politicstoday.news/free-trialSegment 1: Gangs and gunsLiberals introduce buy-back program for banned firearms but price tag unclearLiberals reverse course on

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00:51:06

Ep 226: Decriminalization on the hroizon

PolitiCoast ·

2021/02/12

A potpourri episode of a random assortment of news from decriminalization to COVID to the Green Party and much, much more.BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription deal if you decide to continue. Start your trial at politicstoday.news/free-trialLinksBC seeks exemption to decriminalize drug possession ($)B.C. asks federal government for exemption to decriminalize

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01:05:06

Ep 225: Big bucks and COVID muck

PolitiCoast ·

2021/02/05

The latest fundraising data shows where BC’s political parties stand and continued vaccine rollout difficulties.BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription deal if you decide to continue. Start your trial at politicstoday.news/free-trialLinksSegment 1: Raking in the big bucks2020 Provincial General Election Financing Reports AvailableZussman tweet re Throness2020 Fourth

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01:07:50

Ep 224: No cheques from the government

PolitiCoast ·

2021/01/29

BC’s Basic Income Panel has released a behemoth 529-page report that ultimately recommends not adopting a universal basic income but instead beefing up existing social supports. We take an initial deep dive into this expansive work. And the province is rolling out its vaccination program amid procurement challenges and widespread COVID-fatigue.Supporters/partnersBC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your

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00:54:57

Ep 223: Twice removed

PolitiCoast ·

2021/01/22

The governor general resigns and the conservatives remove former leadership candidate Derek Sloan from caucus.Supporters/partnersBC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription deal if you decide to continue. Start your trial at politicstoday.news/free-trialGet informed fast with the top business and tech news every morning. Get the top Canadian and global business, finance,

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00:56:46

Ep 222: Missing from the Village

PolitiCoast ·

2021/01/15

Ian speaks to freelance investigative journalist Justin Ling about his recent book Missing from the Village and what that tells us about the needs for police reforms, particularly for marginalized communities. Then Ian & Scott look at the latest federal cabinet shuffle and a few quick takes.New: You can now support PolitiCoast in Canadian dollars or sign up for an annual contribution! Patrons pledging at least $5/month get an ad-free version. Become a PatronSupporters/partnersBC Today is the daily

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01:07:25

Ep 221: 2021 is off to a helluva start

PolitiCoast ·

2021/01/09

We recap our predictions for 2020 and look ahead to 2021. Plus Scott speaks to Micah about the recent case of Buckman v Wyckham, which dealt with the complexities of BC's COVID-19 restrictions. Plus our usual quick takes.We start off with some musing about the latest news out of the USA.New: You can now support PolitiCoast in Canadian dollars or sign up for an annual contribution! Patrons pledging at least $5/month get an ad-free version. Become a PatronSupporters/partnersBC Today is the daily

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01:38:17

Leg-in-Boot Media 2020 Live Winterval Special

PolitiCoast ·

2020/12/31

Matthew, Scott and Ian, the hosts of Cambie Report and PolitiCoast, team up to bring you a special year-in-review of the federal, provincial and local politics news from 2020. Originally aired on YouTube

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00:58:45

2020 Holiday Special: Ep 80 Matter of Confidence replay

PolitiCoast ·

2020/12/24

We're taking a break for the holidays but thought you might enjoy an episode from the PolitiCoast vault. Back in April 2018, in the before-times, we spoke to press gallery reporters Rob Shaw and Richard Zussman about their book A Matter of Confidence.Live Show: Join us at 8:00 PM PST on December 30, 2020 for a special Leg-in-Boot Media Winterval Special featuring Ian and Scott, with Matthew Naylor from Cambie Report. The three of us will cover the year of federal, provincial and local politics and

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01:13:46

Ep 220: Short session

PolitiCoast ·

2020/12/18

Shannon Waters is back to talk to Scott about the BC NDP's short fall 2020 session. Plus the Trudeau government announced more details for the climate plan that includes a $170 carbon tax by 2030. And the BC Government released its first Climate Accountability Report, including updated emissions targets.Check out our partner: BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription

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00:58:30

Ep 219: Vaccines for Christmas

PolitiCoast ·

2020/12/11

The NDP's first majority Speech from the Throne was thin on additional details or promises but nevertheless the BC Recovery Benefit, aka Horgan Bucks, will be rolling out on December 18. We also look at the activity in the legislature as we pass the halfway mark of this very short session.Then we look at the approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and the start of the rollout to long-term care workers in the coming weeks. And whether BC has been transparent enough with COVID-19 data.Check out our

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