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. Links Former B.C. minister Mike de Jong seeks federal Tory nomination | CBC News Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation Matt Gurney: What happens when Trudeau can’t blame th…

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. Links Former B.C. minister Mike de Jong seeks federal Tory nomination | CBC News Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation Matt Gurney: What happens when Trudeau can’t blame th…

A kickback scandal, more bills, fundraising data, defence policy and the foreign interference inquiry. Links Vaughn Palmer: B.C. NDP forced to admit its opponents got it right on kickback allegations Investigation launched into CleanBC grant program kickback allegations | Vancouver Sun What you need to know about the B.C. clean energy grant controv…

A kickback scandal, more bills, fundraising data, defence policy and the foreign interference inquiry. Links Vaughn Palmer: B.C. NDP forced to admit its opponents got it right on kickback allegations Investigation launched into CleanBC grant program kickback allegations | Vancouver Sun What you need to know about the B.C. clean energy grant controv…

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 M…

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 M…

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 closures BC denies Prince George’s request to opt out of short term rental bans Some strata hotels, motels to…

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 closures BC denies Prince George’s request to opt out of short term rental bans Some strata hotels, motels to…

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 sig…

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 sig…

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. Links Progress of Bills this session B.C. takes action to hold companies accountable for hu…

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. Links Progress of Bills this session B.C. takes action to hold companies accountable for hu…

Selina Robinson leaves the NDP, a nomination battle in Little Mountain and should local governments have more say in immigration? Links Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus – Victoria Times Colonist Full text of Selina Robinson’s resignation letter to B.C. NDP caucus | National Post Eby defends NDP against Robin…

Selina Robinson leaves the NDP, a nomination battle in Little Mountain and should local governments have more say in immigration? Links Ex-minister Selina Robinson quits B.C. NDP, citing antisemitism in caucus – Victoria Times Colonist Full text of Selina Robinson’s resignation letter to B.C. NDP caucus | National Post Eby defends NDP against Robin…

The Online Harms Bill, the PharmaCare Bill and more news from federal politics. Links Brian Mulroney, former prime minister who reshaped Canada, has died Government Bill (House of Commons) C-63 (44-1) – First Reading – Online Harms Act – Parliament of Canada Long-awaited online harms bill proposes higher sentences for spreading hate online | CBC Ne…

The Online Harms Bill, the PharmaCare Bill and more news from federal politics. Links Brian Mulroney, former prime minister who reshaped Canada, has died Government Bill (House of Commons) C-63 (44-1) – First Reading – Online Harms Act – Parliament of Canada Long-awaited online harms bill proposes higher sentences for spreading hate online | CBC Ne…

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…

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…

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. Links BC Builds will deliver mo…

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. Links BC Builds will deliver mo…

This is Vancolour's Mo Amir joins Ian to discuss the resignation of Selina Robinson and more.By Leg-in-Boot Media

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. Links Find Mo: This is Vancolour | Twitt…

Even good news is bad news for BC United (and the BC Greens). And one of Eby's Ministers loses their job as calls come for another to be fired.By Leg-in-Boot Media

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 …

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…

Alex Usher joins us to talk about the new cap on international student permits.By Leg-in-Boot Media

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 provinc…

Ian speaks with independent journalist Dustin Godfrey about drug policy in BC, including the recent injunction against Bill 34.By Leg-in-Boot Media

We recap our 2023 predictions, make some for 2024 and catch lightning to power through what we missed Links 2023 predictions episode In Ukraine, a war of incremental gains as counteroffensive stalls Delivery of Canada’s F-35 fighter jets could be delayed — extra costs possible Catching lightning BC Regulations, policy manuals issued to help deliver…

We recap our 2023 predictions, make some for 2024 and catch lightning to power through what we missedBy Leg-in-Boot Media

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! Links 2023 Th…

The Leg rises, fiscal and GHG reports and Canada's deal with GoogleBy Leg-in-Boot Media

One bill introduced and one delayed in the legislature. Outside, BC United and BC Conservatives battle over who would tear up the province’s climate policies faster. Federally, Chrystia Freeland tries to save the Liberals skin with a fiscal update likely to appease no one. Links Katrina Chen announces her retirement Reaha Arora throws hat in the ri…

BC United and BC Conservatives have what can loosely be called climate plans and the federal government has a fiscal updateBy Leg-in-Boot Media