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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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01:07:40

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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00:52:47

A budget about nothing

PolitiCoast ·

2025/03/08

Listen, we were mad at John Horgan for years for continually making big announcements on Fridays after we'd recorded. So now it's our turn to be mad at John Rustad and the BC Conservatives for their caucus implosion that happened after we recorded this latest episode. But we still had lots to talk about with David Eby's first budget since the election, the BC Conservative AGM and the state of the ongoing tariff trade war with the USA.LinksBC BudgetHistory on Olympic Village school

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00:55:17

Cantankerous caucus

PolitiCoast ·

2025/03/01

A rough week for the Conservatives as Rustad struggles to keep his cantankerous caucus under control. Meanwhile, the NDP face criticism over a land deal signed before the election but only announced recently. Federally, the Liberals kick Ruby Dhalla out of the race as the remaining four candidates square off in French and English while releasing their full platforms.LinksBC Conservative backs lawyer in Law Society residential school row | Vancouver SunConservative Surrey MLA defends Pink Shirt Day

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01:01:46

BC goes to war

PolitiCoast ·

2025/02/22

The BC Legislature returns with a Speech from the Throne that's big on war rhetoric but thin on substance. The first two bills are introduced as a poll shows the NDP with a healthy lead. At the same time, the NDP introduced changes to address pharmacy kickbacks and opioid diversion allegations. Federally, we (Ontario & Quebec) are getting high speed rail (maybe, eventually) and the CBC will be reformed and funded (maybe, eventually). We also have some fundraising numbers for the federal Liberal

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01:05:26

Mr Eby goes to Washington

PolitiCoast ·

2025/02/15

The premiers go to Washington to speak to the assistant to the President. BC cancels the NDP's signature $1000 rebate as unions come to the table. Federally, we have a fentanyl czar, new Conservative branding, policy from the NDP and from the Liberal leadership contenders.LinksWhite House official says he 'never agreed' Canada won't be 51st state in meeting with premiers | CBC NewsB.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate, pauses hiring over tariff threats | Vancouver SunUnions and BC Government Gear Up

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01:02:52

Carbon tax election grief

PolitiCoast ·

2025/02/07

Canada and BC respond to the tariff threat, which gets delayed another month. Pharmacies under investigation. BC United refuses to die. Liberal leadership candidates pitch policies, Conservatives consider communication changes and fundraising numbers.LinksPremier announces immediate response, vows to defend B.C. against Trump tariffsB.C. fast-tracking 18 resource projects to reduce reliance on United States | CBC NewsLooming U.S. tariffs layer a threat on top of B.C.'s economic malaise | Vancouver

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00:59:16

It's hard being a small party

PolitiCoast ·

2025/02/01

The BC Greens kick off a long leadership race, the federal Liberals race narrows and the foreign interference commission reports. Plus: Election spending reports, tariff threats, advisors for Oak Bay, West Van and the Victoria School Board.LinksSonia Furstenau stepping down as B.C. Green Party leader | CBC News2024 Provincial General Election Financing Reports AvailableCoquitlam MLA is fined $500 for not filing election paperworkElections BC suspends probe into Conservative claims of vote

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00:51:39

Seven Liberals Enter, One Will Leave as Prime Minister

PolitiCoast ·

2025/01/25

Links7 Liberal leadership candidates say they've submitted nomination papers as deadline passes | CBC NewsKarina Gould pitches policies as she officially enters race for Liberal leadership'Canadians have lost trust in our party,' Liberal leadership hopeful says while taking a swipe at Trudeau | CBC NewsThe Next Generation of the Liberal Party of Canada – Karina GouldLiberal leadership launches: Freeland pledges tariff fight, Gould pitches carbon tax freeze - National | Globalnews.caFreeland would

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01:00:15

Liberal's last gasp

PolitiCoast ·

2025/01/18

Candidates drop left, right and centre (mostly the latter two) from the leadership race. Now only Mark Carney and Chrystia Freeland remain as everyone seems to take their sweet time. Well, there are a few others expressing interest but TBD if they make the cutoff. And this all comes as the provincial and federal governments find strategize to manage the incoming Trump administration's tariff threats.LinksMark CarneyFreeland to announce Liberal leadership bid within the next weekLiberal leadership

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01:08:21

Trudover

PolitiCoast ·

2025/01/11

The race is on to potentially be the shortest serving Prime Minister in Canadian history after Justin Trudeau announced his intention to resign following an abbreviated Liberal leadership race and a prorogation of Parliament. Meanwhile, the BC Conservatives are literally relitigating the last BC election.LinksRead Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation speech in full | CBC News Trudeau says abandoning electoral reform is his biggest regret. Here's how it happened | CBC NewsNDP source says

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01:01:06

This government's time is up (and new year's...

PolitiCoast ·

2025/01/04

We're back to score our 2024 predictions, make some for 2025 and catch up on the latest federal political drama.LinksPrime Minister announces changes to the MinistryFormer Liberal cabinet minister Marco Mendicino not seeking re-election | CBC NewsQuebec Liberal caucus wants Trudeau to resign: sources | CBC NewsAtlantic Liberal caucus calls for Trudeau to step down as leader | CBC NewsOntario Liberal MPs want Justin Trudeau to step down: sources | CBC NewsCalgary Liberal MP George Chahal calls for

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01:10:40

Trudeau's final chapter

PolitiCoast ·

2024/12/20

A bombshell resignation by Chrystia Freeland has turbocharged the likelihood we're witnessing the final days of Justin Trudeau's Prime Ministership. Plus the BC NDP and Greens sign a new confidence and supply agreement. We also get a peak at the province and country's finances. And another byelection goes badly for the Liberals.LinksSean Fraser to leave federal cabinet as PMO pushes to add Mark Carney | CBC NewsTrudeau says he won’t quit but will reflect on events in wake of Freeland’s resignation

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00:48:33

Conservative Caucus Cracks

PolitiCoast ·

2024/12/14

LinksRift in B.C. Conservative caucus deepens as MLA defies party leader | CBC NewsBC Conservative MLA accused of being a Manchurian candidate, Rustad defends free speech amongst caucusCanadian premiers urge strong response to Trump tariff threat, minister says | ReutersEby says 'nothing's off the table' in responding to Trump's tariff threatsPremier David Eby vows accountability after Small Business BC bankruptcySmall Business BC files for bankruptcyB.C. announces 9 new wind projects to power

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00:54:44

He posts and we deal with it

PolitiCoast ·

2024/12/07

Health issues for NDP MLAs and MPs. Polling suggests the GST holiday lands with a thud. Foreign interference in the Conservative Party. Trudeau meets with Trump and looks at further immigration and gun control reforms.LinksChildren and Family Development Minister Grace Lore steps down to undergo cancer treatment | CBC NewsNDP MP Randall Garrison to step down due to health reasons - The Globe and Mail Canadian Politics: December 2024 - LegerAgents of Indian government interfered in Patrick Brown's

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01:13:05

Ep 400 - Eby must wait rebate

PolitiCoast ·

2024/11/30

David Eby's new cabinet is sworn in. John Rustad bestows opposition roles. But the legislature won't meet till February. Federally, we have a GST holiday and $250 gift from Trudeau, if Singh will agree to the terms. And Trump threatens Canada and Mexico with 25% tariffs on everything.LinksNew Chief of staffNew cabinet ready to deliver on the priorities of British ColumbiansAll NDP MLAs receive a new title, and all but one get a raiseBC Conservative shadow cabinet revealed | Radio NL - Kamloops

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00:50:17

The election is finally over

PolitiCoast ·

2024/11/16

We remember John Horgan, look back at the final judicial recount results and preview an upcoming federal byelection. Plus labour strife for Trudeau, Singh promises to cut the GST on essentials, Liberal & Conservative bickering over housing grants and a cap on oil & gas emissions.LinksFormer B.C. premier John Horgan dies following battle with cancer | Globalnews.caSurrey-Guildford Judicial Recount Complete | Elections BCKelowna Centre Judicial Recount Complete | Elections BCPrince George-Mackenzie

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00:53:13

Every vote matters

PolitiCoast ·

2024/11/09

Elections BC is under scrutiny after announcing a missed ballot box and a number of ballots. Not enough to make a difference (as confirmed by the judicial recounts that concluded post-recording). A shakeup in the Premier's Office. Fundraising shows the Conservatives overtook the NDP in Q3 fundraising.Federally, Trudeau pivots to address a second Trump presidency and bans TikTok from employing Canadians.LinksStatement from the Chief Electoral Officer: Judicial Recount of One Ballot Box in Prince

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00:58:47

Technically a majority

PolitiCoast ·

2024/11/02

Pending two judicial recounts, the NDP clinched Surrey-Guildford in the closest BC election in recent history. Now all eyes turn to who will be speaker and how functional a one seat majority really is. New Brunswick proves the strength of anti-incumbency vibes, while Saskatchewan proves the polls can still fail. Trudeau fights off an internal coup and dissatisfaction from the Bloc.LinksFeds spent nearly $2M to produce podcasts: documents | Toronto SunDavid Eby and BC NDP set to form majority

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00:59:06

Deja Vu

PolitiCoast ·

2024/10/25

Well, we're waiting on the results again. Ian and Scott break down what we know so far, what went right and more what went wrong with each campaign.LinksPreliminary Results | Elections BCUpdate on Recounts, Final Count | Elections BCMeet the Extreme, Far-Right BC Conservative Candidates Who Are Now Legislators Following BC’s Wild ElectionBC’s Legislature Hits Gender Parity | The Tyee and the stuff we didn't really have time forSusan Holt leads Liberals to majority, Blaine Higgs loses seat | CBC

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01:15:24

The final stretch Election 2024

PolitiCoast ·

2024/10/18

Record-setting advance voting but who knows what that means for final turnout. The NDP last-ditch lawsuit flops. BC United rises from the dead, the Conservatives have a platform - and so do the Greens. Go vote on Saturday if you haven't yet.LinksAdvance vote numbersJudge denies NDP hearing to force Conservative Party to use 'B.C.' | Vancouver SunBC United hosts a partyBC Conservative platformBC Conservative costing documentDraft education policy mix upChip Wilson: B.C. NDP is killing 'incentive' by

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