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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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01:00:02

Step 3: Profit

PolitiCoast ·

2026/03/21

Conservative leadership contestants drop out, CentreBC launches its own race and questions remain about Eby’s leadership and the fed NDP race comes to an endLinks Harman Bhangu is out Bruce Banman is out Seven candidates still in B.C. Conservative leadership race after two MLAs drop out - Business in Vancouver Karin Kirkpatrick is out CentreBC Prepares for First AGM, Leadership Change, and Next Phase of Growth Leader’s Statement: Create thousands of jobs and connect our communities through

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00:54:01

Iran So Far Away

PolitiCoast ·

2026/03/14

Links: Protecting access to places of worship, schools BC Humanists: Religious bubble zone law threatens fundamental freedoms Professional Employees Association reaches deal with B.C. gov't after lengthy labour dispute | CBC News Idlout says she felt she was 'betraying' her constituents by staying with NDP Don Davies' Statement Posted to Twitter Carney calls byelections in Quebec riding of Terrebonne, 2 Toronto ridings | CBC News The Canadian government is deciding who’s a

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00:54:55

The emergence of Carneyism

PolitiCoast ·

2026/03/07

David Eby kills time changes, the feds sign a deal with the Musqueam and Carney dithers on Iran and foreign interferenceLinks Adopting permanent daylight saving time Most of B.C. to adopt daylight saving time permanently, Eby says - The Globe and Mail B.C. cities can set their own time zones, province says | CBC News B.C. teachers ratify new 4-year agreement with 3% annual wage boost | CBC News BC teachers ratify new four-year agreement šxʷq̓ʷal̕təl̕tən - A Rights Recognition Agreement Fact

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00:56:52

Least worst province

PolitiCoast ·

2026/03/01

The BC Conservative race tightens up with candidates dropping out and MLA endorsements racking up. The NDP are under fire for policy changes. The federal government might be fine with some light foreign interference. And the Conservatives get an amendment to the budget.Links Steve Kooner out Prince George-North Cariboo MLA Sheldon Clare ends bid for BC Conservative leadership BC Conservative leadership race: Peter Milobar gets caucus endorsements | Vancouver Sun Federal Tories move to limit

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00:59:05

Budgets are about not making choices

PolitiCoast ·

2026/02/21

A new provincial budget, an NDP debate, and a few more seats change hands federally.Links BC Budget Vaughn Palmer: NDP quietly abolishes watchdog on civil service appointments Reinforcing B.C.’s leadership in interprovincial trade New legislation will allow people to renew, replace driver’s licence online New legislation will strengthen oversight of international education John Rustad bows out Harman Bhangu is in Pallas Data poll Supreme Court invalidates result from spring federal

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00:46:21

Elbows somewhere

PolitiCoast ·

2026/02/14

A sombre reflection takes the place of the throne speech as BC prepares for budget 2026 and Carney may or may not be gearing up for an election.LinksTumbler Ridge PAC GoFundMe for victims’ familyThrone speech pays tribute to the people of Tumbler RidgeEby says 2,000 public service jobs cut and counting as B.C. faces $11.2B deficit | CBC NewsSupporting children, youth with disabilities with new programs, more fundingLeader’s Statement: BC Greens Will Not Renew CARGACarney, Ford discussed idea of an

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01:02:30

Former and forever Conservative leaders

PolitiCoast ·

2026/02/07

More and more and more names for the BC Con leadership, while Poilievre survives his vote. And an AI consultation summary delivered to us by AI.LinksSteve Kooner for BC Conservative LeaderAbbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman to run for Conservative leadershipBruce BanmanJohn Rustad considering a run for leadership2025 Fourth Quarter Interim Financial Reports Available | Elections BCBC Conservative leader candidate eyes 10-lane George Massey bridge project revival | UrbanizedBC Greens Announce the

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00:57:07

Weird week with words

PolitiCoast ·

2026/01/31

The BC Conservative leadership race heats up as the federal NDP membership deadline passes (and one more candidate is rejected). David Eby tries some firey rhetoric, while Carney upsets Quebec with his. And camping is getting more expensive.LinksDarrell Jones is inJones on grocery pricesKerry-Lynne Findlay is inYuri Fulmer goes after Caroline Elliott’s Liberal donationsPost by @davidebybc.bsky.social - “Treason”B.C. premier says Alberta separatists seeking assistance from U.S. is 'treason' | CBC

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00:54:47

The speech heard round the world

PolitiCoast ·

2026/01/24

British Columbia is delaying changes to the Heritage Conservation Act pending further consultations. Extortion may or may not be a crisis in Surrey. The BC Conservatives will pick their leader by May 30. Mark Carney gets praise for his Davos speech as he inks a new deal with China.Image credit: World Economic ForumLinksB.C. postponing changes to heritage act to increase consultation, says minister - Richmond NewsHeritage Conservation Act changes further delayed over concerns it could halt

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01:00:42

If I go to China, I’m going to see some sights

PolitiCoast ·

2026/01/17

LinksFormer B.C. Liberal minister Iain Black enters B.C. Conservative leadership race | Maple Ridge NewsReconciliation critic Caroline Elliott seeks to head BC Conservatives | Vancouver Sun'I'm in': Caroline Elliott confirms run for B.C. Conservative leadership - Richmond News2025 BC Green Party Leadership Contestant Financing Reports Available | Elections BCMinister’s statement on status of the decriminalization pilot programDecriminalizing people who use drugs in B.C. (reports) - Province of

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00:50:49

2026 is off to a start

PolitiCoast ·

2026/01/10

We made predictions for 2025. They... weren't great. So let's make more for 2026, as difficult as that seems.Plus, OneBC fully imploded and kinda repaired itself over our break. We recap that and other political stories from the holidays.LinksEby's approval ratingAaron Gunn outKelowna MLA Gavin Dew won't run for B.C. Conservative leadership, citing familyB.C. Conservative Party forms committee to select new leader | CBC NewsHarman Bhangu says he will 'most likely' run for leadership of B.C

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00:50:55

John Horgan In His Own Words with Rod Mickleburgh

PolitiCoast ·

2025/12/20

We speak with journalist Rod Mickleburgh about his new book

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00:58:37

A second MP has left the Cons

PolitiCoast ·

2025/12/14

Who's in/who's out in the BC Conservative race. Eby promises to amend DRIPA as Conservatives call for a repeal. Federally, another MP crosses from the Liberals to the Conservatives, making Elizabeth May the kingmaker (for now). Yves Engler is rejected from the NDP leadership, Carney pitches 'constitutional' mandatory minimums as he snuck superpowered ministers into his budget bill.LinksRookie MP Aaron Gunn considers bid to lead BC Conservatives - The Globe and MailKerry-Lynne FindlayChristy Clark

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01:03:35

Professionally incapacitated

PolitiCoast ·

2025/12/06

John Rustad refuses to accept his firing before resigning to his fate. The Canada-Alberta pipeline MOU leaves BC and Coastal First Nations with little but the public is surprisingly warm to the idea. Stephen Guillbeault isn't as he leaves cabinet, while his replacement is already stirring up controversy in Quebec.LinksJohn Rustad officially steps down as leader of B.C. Conservatives | Vancouver SunRob Shaw: Behind the morning of manoeuvres that unravelled Rustad’s leadershipBrad Zubyk out as

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01:00:02

Is there someone Carney forgot to ask?

PolitiCoast ·

2025/11/27

BC talks big for a small bill on the Mental Health Act. Drug users challenge their conviction. The legislature may take another crack at electoral reform. CleanBC is working but needs help as Carney and Smith come to a pipeline agreement.LinksProvince taking action to strengthen involuntary care, better support patientsB.C. says Mental Health Act changes intended to help nurses, but critics concerned | CBC NewsCanada’s Drug Laws Face Challenge from Founders of Vancouver Compassion ClubRob Shaw: B.C

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00:56:10

It's curtains for the Conservatives

PolitiCoast ·

2025/11/22

David Eby gets a respectable 82% at his convention. More BC Conservative riding associations call out Rustad's leadership, with one opting to cease operations. BC releases new economic targets while scrapping its EV goals. Pipeline politics renewed. And federally the Budget passes thanks to everyone but the Bloc.LinksDavid Eby and BC NDP focused on working together and fighting for people at 2025 ConventionEsquimalt-Colwood B.C. Conservatives end riding association - Victoria Times ColonistMore

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00:57:05

Nation Building of Good Vibes and Sour Grapes

PolitiCoast ·

2025/11/15

David Eby hopes to keep his job at the BCNDP convention, Mark Carney unveils the next set of major projects and Yves Engler finally attempts to join the NDP leadership race.LinksBCRob Shaw: Eby working to shore up support ahead of leadership reviewRob Shaw: BC NDP policy buffet features everything from free transit to ICBC pet insuranceCanadaCarney unveils major projects he wants fast-tracked, including new mines, LNG and hydro development | CBC News? Projects referred to the MPO - Major Projects

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01:03:20

The Ostrich of Bay Street

PolitiCoast ·

2025/11/09

Third quarter fundraising numbers aren't enough to save John Rustad or the ostriches. While David Eby puts his elbows firmly down in the trade war. Federally, the Budget lands with a thud but the opposition parties helped it pass its first confidence tests.Links2025 Third Quarter Interim Financial Reports Available | Elections BC Letter from BC Conservative volunteersHundreds of ostriches at B.C. farm to be killed after top court dismisses appeal to stop cull | CBCMarksmen complete cull at B.C

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01:06:42

We'd all be speaking German now

PolitiCoast ·

2025/11/01

BC's strike ends with agreement, Alberta's with animosity. David Eby threatens an election and Mark Carney mulls the inevitability of one.LinksStriking B.C. public service workers announce tentative deal with province | CBC NewsBCGEU says tentative agreement reached in historic strike | Globalnews.caHow an all-night mediation session sealed the tentative deal between BCGEU and provincehttps://x.com/katiederosayyj/status/1983639248860541068?t=P7O51eDI34UB3ZAcuceebw&s=19B.C. premier prepared to call

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00:55:59

All my critics are crazy terrorists

PolitiCoast ·

2025/10/25

John Rustad loses a caucus member and seemingly loses his senses. He refuses to resign as leader, even as his baord calls for his ouster. New bills come forward in the legislature and House of Commons touching on powerlines, employment standards and crime. But Pierre Poilievre is also facing rumours of dissension. All while Carney ties to position his upcoming budget.LinksB.C. Conservative leader faces backlash over handling of MLA's departure | CBC NewsJohn Rustad hunkers down, again, as party

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