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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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00:55:06

Cadaverous

PolitiCoast ·

2024/10/12

The big televised debate has come and we break down how it went, who did well (Furstenau) and who did bad (Rustad). Following that, we've had another dump of opposition research, almost entirely targeted South Surrey Conservative candidate Brent Chapman. It hasn't moved the polls yet, but maybe things are shifting (if we squint)? And a roundup of announcements that do not include a costed Conservative platform (just a few more days, they promise).LinksGo to Elections BC and find out where to

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01:19:32

A very mid election strategy

PolitiCoast ·

2024/10/06

The leaders faced off on a CKNW radio debate, which reminds everyone how much we all hate debates. The NDP release their platform. The Conservatives released a platform worth of policies. And the Greens also released a platform (but we ran out of time). Something probably happened in Ottawa too but this is an election-focused episode.LinksB.C. election radio debate: Party leaders spar over housing, crime, climate change and more | Globalnews.caAn Action Plan for You | BC NDP

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00:51:34

John Rustad's a Facebook uncle

PolitiCoast ·

2024/09/28

All three parties are kicking off the election campaign with a bevvy of policies. We look at their housing policies and more. Plus the NDP have started dropping their research suggesting how weird John Rustad is, while the Conservatives try to implicate Ravi Kahlon's sister in influence peddling.Federally, Trudeau easily survives his first confidence motion but there are more on the horizon, particularly as the Bloc draws its red lines.LinksB.C. party leaders to clash in sole televised debate on

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00:51:21

The New Liberal Party of BC (no associated with BC...

PolitiCoast ·

2024/09/21

Continuing to play defence, David Eby announces plans for involuntary treatment for people with addictions, more money for cops and a call on the Victoria School District to be nicer to the local police. Meanwhile, former federal cabinet minister Herb Dhaliwal is attempting to launch a New BC Liberal Party, with only elections BC and the old BC Liberal Party standing in the way. That party (BC United) being so broke they had to ask the legislature for money to pay their staff's severance.Federally,

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00:44:51

The Americanization of bcpoli

PolitiCoast ·

2024/09/15

Recent allegations suggest Russia has been funding a network of far right content creators. The Tyee's Jen St Denis fills in for Scott this week to discuss some of the provincial connections to these bombshells stories. Then we discuss David Eby's about face on the carbon tax and how the Conservatives seem to be driving the narrative in this election.LinksFollow Jen St Denis: Twitter Instagram ThreadsRussian Disinformation, a Langley Right-Wing Influencer and a BC Conservative | The TyeeSorry, BC

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00:59:46

Musical chairs

PolitiCoast ·

2024/09/07

As the dust starts to settle on the fallout after Kevin Falcon unilaterally suspended BC United's campaign, it seems like just three BCU MLAs and four more candidates have found spots with the Conservatives, while many more are now eyeing independent runs across the province. Meanwhile, John Rustad appeared on the Jordan Peterson podcast to solidify his right-wing base.The NDP lose Mitzi Dean as parties scramble to fill nominations in Esquimalt-Colwood. The Greens announce policies on education and

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00:58:27

Autodefenestration

PolitiCoast ·

2024/08/31

Bombshells as Kevin Falcon commits seppuku before the entire province. The right is united but not behind BC United.The Auditor General clears the government and MNP of any malfeasance in the CleanBC grant scandal. Single stair buildings are permitted. And the feds face immigration challenges.LinksHow secret talks sealed a historic alliance in BC politics - Business in VancouverFinal Report on the Examination of MNP’s Administration of the Advanced Research and Commercialization Grant Program |

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00:58:25

Nothing unites like political success

PolitiCoast ·

2024/08/24

John Rustad rejects calls to dump a 5G conspiracy theorist as a candidate as rumours of discontent among his base swirl. Federally, Trudeau deals with railway lockouts.LinksRob Shaw: Rustad's answer to 5G COVID conspiracies? Blame cancel cultureRob Shaw: Effort to oust Rustad emerges from BC Conservative ranksB.C. election frontrunners accused of dodging debates | Globalnews.caNot time to balance budget, says Conroy as B.C. posts $5B deficit | CBC NewsCanada forces arbitration in freight train labor

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01:07:27

Don't tell people what you're not

PolitiCoast ·

2024/08/17

Ryan Clayton fills in for Ian to discuss the state of BC Politics, 65 days before the election, BC United putting out a major tax cut promise in the middle of summer and what’s going on with the smaller federal parties.LinksRyan Clayton | SubstackKevin Falcon says BC United will implement largest tax cut in B.C. history if elected - The Globe and MailBC United announces largest tax cut in British Columbia’s historyFormer BC United Donors Are Jumping to Rustad’s Conservatives | The TyeeFormer BC

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01:00:06

Retconning Trudeau

PolitiCoast ·

2024/08/10

LinksFinal flight of Martin Mars water bomber set for Sunday - Victoria Times ColonistTerry Yung defaults to be BCNDP candidate in Vancouver-YaletownBC United's Poll ClaimsBritish Columbia – Province Wide Survey of Decided Voters | Sovereign North StrategiesB.C. government gives Burnaby, Langley transit hub density ultimatum | Vancouver SunB.C. HousingHub program touting 'affordable rentals' under fire | CBC NewsB.C. walks back part of personal use eviction notice period changesThe call of the

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00:49:11

It's getting sad

PolitiCoast ·

2024/08/03

This week in "what's going wrong for BC United": Another MLA defects, polls paint a bleak picture, they've made a desperate plea to Elections BC to include "formerly BC Liberals" on the ballot and interim financial reports show they have the fewest donors.Meanwhile, the BC Government stands firm against West Van and delivers (insufficient) housing targets for ten more communities. And Bonnie Henry declares the COVID public health emergency over and unvaccinated workers can apply for their jobs

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00:52:32

A transit election

PolitiCoast ·

2024/07/27

Only West Vancouver is openly defying the province's multiplex zoning law, while a few other municipalities are banking on an extension. Translink screams that the sky is falling and the BC Conservatives will solve the day with an audit. And nominations heat up. Federally, we have a new labour minister and a report that Elections Canada is considering recommending changes to candidate nomination processes.LinksNearly 90% of B.C. communities have adopted small-scale multi-unit housing legislation |

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01:02:36

Friendship ended with Ottawa, now premiers are my new...

PolitiCoast ·

2024/07/20

Fresh off the premier's meeting, David Eby is angry at Ottawa and making amends with premiers like Danielle Smith. The BC Conservatives pitch privatization to patch over the problems in our primary care system. Federally, Seamus O'Regan steps down as Labour Minister, another minister is under the ethics spotlight and the grocery stores agree to a code of conduct.LinksTrudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit | CBC NewsRob Shaw: Eby confronts federal policies with long to-do

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00:58:40

Trying to save the ship

PolitiCoast ·

2024/07/13

All data points to BC's election shaping up to be a tighter than expected two-way race, even as more prominent BCNDP MLAs choose to retire. Dr Bonnie Henry makes a stronger call for expanded safer supply and no one wants to listen. Meanwhile Lytton remains in ruins. Federally, Trudeau mulls a Carney-Freeland swap, while others recommend an electoral reform hail Mary. Also, the Federal Greens make the news, for bad reasons and Trudeau commits us to somehow, eventually reach the NATO 2% GDP defence

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00:51:52

Done with Trudeau

PolitiCoast ·

2024/06/29

Seven-year veteran Green MLA Adam Olsen announced his retirement from provincial politics. The ombudsperson found "systemic mismanagement" in the hiring of temporary contracts within the public service. Trudeau lost a byelection that the Liberals have held since 1993. And Harjit Sajjan is under fire for possibly muddling the already botched Afghanistan evacuation.LinksBC Green MLA Adam Olsen Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2024, Will Serve as BC Green Party Campaign ChairB.C. Ombudsperson

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00:49:33

F the drivers, build some homes

PolitiCoast ·

2024/06/23

More candidates jump ship on BC United. Private money is funding attack ads. Open net salmon farming is being shut down...in five years. And the latest in foreign interference.LinksEby's baby countdown brings B.C. election campaigning forward - Coast ReporterBC United will fix affordability by unleashing economic prosperityBC United candidate Puneet Sandhar bows outBC United drops Chris MooreThe Conservative Party of BC Welcomes Chris Moore to the TeamLinda Hepner Nominated in Surrey-Serpentine

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00:49:54

May and Singh are the reasonable ones

PolitiCoast ·

2024/06/16

BC United suffers another embarassment, as do the BC Greens. Meanwhile, Eby takes on the federal government over immigration funding (we recorded before he criticized equalization payments too). Federally, Elizabeth May and Jagmeet Singh read the unredacted NSICOP report on foreign interference and have diametrically opposed takes on it - presumably one of them is correct.LinksB.C. United missteps divide Muslim community, strategist claims | CBC

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00:51:23

A baker's dozen

PolitiCoast ·

2024/06/08

Two more MLAs and a candidate cross from BC United to BC Conservatives. And we look at some of their positions as BCU seeks relevancy and BC Conservatives chase the reactionary vote.Federally, a new redacted report says various politicians have wittingly colluded with foreign governments. And the Auditor General criticizes the frequency of McKinsey contracts.LinksB.C. United caucus chair Lorne Doerkson defects to ConservativesBC United unveils historic fish and wildlife management planRob Shaw: MLA

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00:58:30

We're being led by a bunch of dorks

PolitiCoast ·

2024/06/01

United Conservative drama, a boring group of leaders, federal opposition jockeying and mandatory service is a bad idea.LinksBC United posts their L'sAnonymous Website Calls for BC United's Kevin Falcon to Resign - CTV NewsResign Kevin.caA New Leader Would Not Make BC United More Competitive - Research CoBC NDP maintains double-digit lead ahead of expected campaign; Rustad & Falcon lack appeal, trust on top issues - Angus ReidRob Shaw: BC Conservatives lose Courtenay-Comox candidate over social media

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00:55:26

Highlander Logic

PolitiCoast ·

2024/05/24

Is the solution to the what ails Canada reforming the constitution? Stewart Prest joins to discuss. Plus a bit of the latest pre-election BC horserace. LinksNDP First, Conservatives Rise, United Plummets in British Columbia – Research Co.Blast radius: Satisfaction with provincial governments crashes after years of COVID-19, cost of living crisis - Angus Reid InstituteThere’s only one way to fix Canada. Everyone will hate itJustin Trudeau’s Last Stand | The WalrusCanada is careening towards a

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