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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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00:58:37

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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01:03:29

What are you doing?

PolitiCoast ·

2025/10/18

Mass resignations rock Kamloops hospital as a new medical school opens. Strikes continue, with BC's ramping up as CUPW slows down. Federal parties position themselves ahead of the budget, trade is rocky and Canadians want to put nuclear reactors on the moon.LinksSeven OB/GYNs at Kamloops hospital resign, citing unsafe workloads, lack of support - The Globe and MailApplications open, permanent location secured for new SFU medical schoolB.C. government's professional workers to expand strike after

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01:03:35

Should Be Digging Up

PolitiCoast ·

2025/10/11

LinksIn John Rustad's hunt for a leak, B.C. Conservative MLAs have their phones searched | CBC NewsThe NDP sets a trap. The B.C. Conservatives walk right into it | Vancouver SunB.C. bill that would have stopped puberty blockers defeatedWhite House talks 'successful, positive, substantive,' but no relief on steel just yet, says LeBlanc | CBCCanada has been working for years to prepare for Golden Dome, Air Force general says - The Globe and MailBillionaire Chip Wilson fined $600 for unauthorized

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01:11:29

Pipeline purity tests

PolitiCoast ·

2025/10/04

The BC Legislature returns on Monday and the NDP aren't giving us much to be excited about. However, the BC Conservative meltdowns continue with a high profile firing. Alberta is pushing through a pipeline that no one is really asking for, Carney faces budget vote challenges. What constitutes terrorism in the government's eyes? Apparently Irish rappers and Indian gangs. And the NDP race has some candidates now.LinksNDP house leader says B.C. gov't plans to pass 18 bills during fall session | CBC

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01:06:24

Our first zoomer leader

PolitiCoast ·

2025/09/26

When it comes to leadership numbers, 70% is bad if you're John Rustad but 60% is great if you're Emily Lowan. Mark Carney is under fire for the gun buypack, recognition of Palestine and changes to Canada Post.LinksJohn Rustad survives B.C. Conservative leadership review with 71% support | CBC News'No chains': Elenore Sturko speaks out after ousting from B.C. Conservative caucus | CBC NewsInside the BC Conservative Crisis | The TyeeEmily Lowan Elected Leader of the BC Green PartyBC Greens elect Emily

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00:50:23

This party contains dead people

PolitiCoast ·

2025/09/19

Does foreign interference include the afterlife? Because dead people are signing up for the BC Conservatives, which really isn't helping their reputation. Also Eby goes to Ottawa as our deficit climbs higher and higher. And in Ottawa, Carney shakes up our foreign affairs approach, launches a public sector builder and promises a new budget. But nothing ever changes with the Green Party of Canada.LinksRob Shaw: Phantom BC Conservatives cast shadow over Rustad's leadership review - Business in

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00:47:25

Only Moe can go to China

PolitiCoast ·

2025/09/13

Who’s afraid of foreign interference? Apparently the BC Green Party. Plus Mark Carney launches a tariff response and picks his first major projects.LinksVerification woes cloud B.C. Green party's leadership race - Business in VancouverAll eligible party members will be able to vote in leadership race: B.C. Greens - Mission City RecordKelowna conservative strategist behind AI news site targeting John Rustad | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News SourcePrime Minister Carney launches new measures to

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01:02:47

Fast-track the office to build the things

PolitiCoast ·

2025/09/06

Ian's back from vacation - and there's politics to talk about. BCGEU goes on strike, Poilievre and Eby take aim at the temporary foreign worker program, Poilievre wants stand your ground laws, Carney opens his Major Project Offices and the NDP launch their leadership race.LinksBCGEU says its members will begin walking picket lines TuesdayAs BCGEU strike drags on, teachers’ union negotiations simmer in background | Globalnews.caB.C. schools at funding 'crunch point' as districts cut millions from

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00:53:01

Ben Woodfinden

PolitiCoast ·

2025/08/30

LinksBen Woodfinden's WebsiteBen Woodfinden's Twitter/XBen Woodfinden's Substack

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01:12:49

Green Party Leadership Interviews

PolitiCoast ·

2025/08/23

LinksOfficial Campaign Websites:Emily LowanAdam Bremner-AkinsJonathan Kerr Referenced polls:British Columbians Back Mandatory Voting and Spring Ballots – Research Co

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01:06:28

The Greens' Choice

PolitiCoast ·

2025/08/17

LinksRyan's SubstackB.C. to appeal landmark Aboriginal title ruling over Fraser River land in Metro Vancouver | CBC NewsMajor land claims ruling says B.C. Indigenous group has claim to a portion of city and port lands - The Globe and MailCanada's voting system is constitutional, Ontario Court of Appeal rules | CBC News

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00:55:53

Blue Grit Honeymoon

PolitiCoast ·

2025/08/08

LinksCarney suggests he's considering rescinding Online News Act | National PostWrite-in ballots to be used in Alberta byelection due to record number of candidates | CBC NewsDavid Moscrop's Substack

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00:54:06

Let's nuke Oak Bay

PolitiCoast ·

2025/07/26

A mining rescue operation, ultimatums for Oak Bay & West Van, an even bigger ballot and First Ministers meet.LinksRescue operation underway for 3 miners trapped underground at northern B.C. mine | CBC NewsUnderground mine where workers trapped was on BC fast-track list | Canada's National Observer: Climate News Update (after recording): Rescued workers being reunited with families after 60 hours trapped in B.C. mine | CBC NewsDirectives issued to get more homes built in Oak Bay, West VancouverDrug

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