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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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00:55:05

Some kind of United Conservative Party

PolitiCoast ·

2024/05/18

Will they? Won't they? Within 48 hours we went from the chance of BC United and BC Conservatives merging, to Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West taking over to it all crumbling apart. And this all took place against the final week of the BC Legislature's sittings before the fall's election. So we naturally have a number of MLAs retiring.We also learned this week that the CRA is seemingly more interested in collecting taxes from renters than from the many delinquents in the real estate sector.LinksGordon

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00:51:07

Petty foreign interference

PolitiCoast ·

2024/05/14

Note: Apologies for the delay on this week's episode. We completely blanked on uploading it over the weekend.David Eby distributes ICBC earnings in advance of the election. Only Victoria is set to meet its housing targets. Our province's IT is under cyber attack. And we have the interim report of the foreign interference inquiry.LinksICBC announces $110 rebate to drivers, basic rates remain unchanged | BC Gov NewsB.C. municipalities fall short of province's housing targets | Vancouver SunB.C

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01:01:28

Ottawa Tries Something

PolitiCoast ·

2024/05/04

Links2024 First Quarter Interim Financial Reports Available | Elections BC Bill banning transgender athletes from publicly-funded sports quashed in B.C. | Globalnews.caB.C. moves to ban drug use in public spaces, taking more steps to keep people safeFederal addictions minister says B.C public decriminalization reversal under review | CBC NewsAddictions Minister says drug criminalization decision ‘urgent’, B.C. says feds have all they need - The Globe and MailBC’s Auditor General Will Investigate

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00:40:46

Jurisdictional jousting

PolitiCoast ·

2024/04/27

The sue all the companies bill gets paused. BC's poverty reduction minister bemoans the lacklustre Disability Benefit without critically analyzing her government's own ability to end poverty for disabled people. The province adds more cities to the housing naughty list.Federally, the NDP are stomping their feet. And Saskatchewan, Bombardier and Honda get special treatment from Trudeau.LinksJoint statement on Bill 12: B.C. to convene online safety action table | BC Gov NewsB.C. online harms bill on

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01:16:08

The Big Budget

PolitiCoast ·

2024/04/21

The Federal Budget is out. We break down what is in it and what it means for BC and Canada.Re-upload. Apologies, an incorrect version with an old episode's audio went out.LinksFormer B.C. minister Mike de Jong seeks federal Tory nomination | CBC NewsBudget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation Matt Gurney: What happens when Trudeau can't blame the premiers, NIMBYs or disinfo?Why raising capital gains taxes makes sense—yes, really - The HubJustin Trudeau’s Last Stand | The Walrus

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01:14:16

Eby's war chest

PolitiCoast ·

2024/04/12

A kickback scandal, more bills, fundraising data, defence policy and the foreign interference inquiry.LinksVaughn Palmer: B.C. NDP forced to admit its opponents got it right on kickback allegationsInvestigation launched into CleanBC grant program kickback allegations | Vancouver SunWhat you need to know about the B.C. clean energy grant controversy | CBC NewsProposed changes to Vancouver Charter will help build more homes fasterNew legislation ensures B.C. benefits from clean, affordable electricity

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00:58:29

Just make it look different

PolitiCoast ·

2024/04/06

Spring break is over and the BC Legislature returns with a raft of major bills: Housing, renter protections, a flipping tax, First Nations land ownership and Police Act reforms. Meanwhile, Justin Trudeau is doing a major pre-budget tour, possibly violating parliamentary privilege, to promote housing programs to mirror BC's recent changes. And NDP MPs jump ship.LinksChristine Boyle wins Vancouver-Little Mountain BCNDP nominationGwen O'Mahony Nominated in Nanaimo-Lantzville - Conservative Party of

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01:01:54

Scoring the Rent

PolitiCoast ·

2024/03/30

Trudeau wants rent to count toward credits scores, meanwhile Health Minster Dix is frustrated at his own ministry for the inability to keep ERs open full time. Links'I'm frustrated, too,' health minister Adrian Dix says of Prince Rupert ER closuresBC denies Prince George's request to opt out of short term rental bansSome strata hotels, motels to be exempt from B.C.'s short-term legislation | CBC NewsParksville property owners get exemption from short-term rental rules | Vancouver SunRisk of

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00:54:36

If this man kicked a dog, he'd still win the election

PolitiCoast ·

2024/03/23

David Eby is winning the latest polls but we take a look down memory lane to another NDP leader who looked destined to win. Maybe he can maintain his lead by going after the federal Conservative leader who's spending his days screaming Axe the Tax like he's an even earlier BCNDP leader. Meanwhile, the federal Liberals & NDP mark two years since signing their supply and confidence agreement by checking off the list of election reforms they'd promised.LinksB.C. Spotlight: In the face of heavy

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00:43:45

Not the Beaverton

PolitiCoast ·

2024/03/16

The BC Legislature is on break for two weeks, so we look back at the bills the government has passed and introduced so far. Then in Ottawa, things aren't going great as we're losing count of how many civil servants are moonlighting as government contractors.LinksProgress of Bills this sessionB.C. takes action to hold companies accountable for hurting people | BC Gov NewsRob Shaw: BC ready to get tough on tech titans with sweeping legislationCommercial truck drivers to face higher penalties for

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00:56:51

Brokenhearted

PolitiCoast ·

2024/03/09

Selina Robinson leaves the NDP, a nomination battle in Little Mountain and should local governments have more say in immigration?LinksEx-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus - Victoria Times ColonistFull text of Selina Robinson's resignation letter to B.C. NDP caucus | National PostEby defends NDP against Robinson's antisemitism allegationsBC United public service allegations aboutB.C. NDP nomination battle brewing between former and current Vancouver city

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00:52:43

Mostly Online Harmless

PolitiCoast ·

2024/03/02

The Online Harms Bill, the PharmaCare Bill and more news from federal politics.LinksBrian Mulroney, former prime minister who reshaped Canada, has diedGovernment Bill (House of Commons) C-63 (44-1) - First Reading - Online Harms Act - Parliament of CanadaLong-awaited online harms bill proposes higher sentences for spreading hate online | CBC NewsOnline harms against minors and other victims must be criminalized, not regulated: PoilievreMy First Take on the Online Harms Act: Worst of 2021 Plan Now

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00:59:26

Stay the course

PolitiCoast ·

2024/02/25

A mini-cabinet shakeup preceded another near substance-less Speech from the Throne. We also got Eby's pre-election budget but you wouldn't know that an election was coming up given how otherwise unremarkable it also was. But most controversially, the government shelved its planned amendments to the Land Act that were starting to attract significant criticism given the mishandling of the consultations and rising misinformation.LinksNew ministers appointed for Citizens’ Services; Post-Secondary

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00:47:18

BC BuildsHousingHub

PolitiCoast ·

2024/02/17

BC Builds is officially announced and we're underwhelmed. But not as underwhelmed as we are at BC United's attempt at delivering its own housing plan. Plus Mike de Jong retires, ArriveCan is a mess and telling people you don't want to fund roads might be the right policy but it's definitely going to get people upset.LinksBC Builds will deliver more lower-cost, middle-income rental homes fasterHousingHub Program Overview | BC HousingHomes for BC - Map of Building Projects Across BCNew affordable

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00:57:31

Did the mob win? (ft Mo Amir)

PolitiCoast ·

2024/02/10

Selina Robinson is out as Minister of Post-Secondary Education. David Eby has strong words for Bell's layoffs (but maybe little action). And a Throne Speech and Budget are coming up. Federally, Pierre Poilievre seems eager to shore up his right flank.This is Vancolour's Mo Amir fills in for Scott this week.LinksFind Mo: This is Vancolour | Twitter @vancolour | TikTok @vancolourSelina Robinson quits cabinet post following 'crappy piece of land' commentsSelina Robinson’s resignation not a ‘joint

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00:46:30

If you're rebranding, you're losing

PolitiCoast ·

2024/02/03

Stewart Prest joins Ian this week to discuss the challenges faced by BC United and the emergence of the BC Conservatives as the voice of the right in British Columbia. They analyze the fundraising numbers and polling data, highlighting the struggles of BC United and the BC Greens. The conversation also covers the cabinet shakeup and the challenges faced by ministers in the BC NDP government. The hosts discuss the importance of transparency and the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision on access to

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00:27:45

Foreign funding of a public college was a public...

PolitiCoast ·

2024/01/26

Ian speaks with Alex Usher about the current state of post-secondary education in Canada, with a focus on international students and the recent announcement of a cap on international student permits. They cover the number of international students in Canada, the financial challenges faced by post-secondary institutions, the power of the Minister of Immigration, private institutions and diploma mills, the student program as a workforce, changes in the post-graduate work program, the two-year cap on

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00:51:46

The crime of existing in public (ft Dustin Godfrey)

PolitiCoast ·

2024/01/20

Ian speaks with independent journalist Dustin Godfrey about drug policy in BC, including the recent injunction against Bill 34.They explore the decriminalization pilot project and the subsequent introduction of Bill 34, which restricts public consumption of illegal substances. They also touch on the negative impacts of criminalization, the provincial government's approach to decriminalization, the restrictions on drug use in public spaces, and the impact on vulnerable and marginalized communities

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00:53:12

Out with 2023, in with 2024

PolitiCoast ·

2024/01/13

We recap our 2023 predictions, make some for 2024 and catch lightning to power through what we missedLinks2023 predictions episodeIn Ukraine, a war of incremental gains as counteroffensive stallsDelivery of Canada's F-35 fighter jets could be delayed — extra costs possibleCatching lightningBCRegulations, policy manuals issued to help deliver more homes for people faster | BC Gov NewsAdvocates Win Injunction Blocking BC’s Drug Decriminalization Rollbacks | The TyeeUpdate from BC Coroners Service

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00:58:04

So long from the BC Leg

PolitiCoast ·

2023/12/03

Following a productive session on housing, the BC Legislature has risen with the NDP rushing the final bills through with time allocation. We also have an update on the provinces finances and greenhouse gas emissions. Federally, Google agrees to pay the news but it's not enough to save the Liberals polling numbers.See you in January!Links2023 Third Quarter Interim Financial Reports Available | Elections BC B.C.’s strong fiscal foundation supports people through global challengesClimate Change

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