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Episode Notes [01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer [05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program [06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns [08:01] Evaluating the Offer [08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct [08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns [12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision [13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign [14:56] Option Two: Resign [16:44] Insights from Conversations [21:30] Making The Decision [23:51] Final Thoughts and Gratitude Resources Mentioned Sebastian Junger The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson Donald Trump Elon Musk Steve Bannon Russell Vought Derek Sivers Sumner Crenshaw Brian Fretwell at Finding Good Chad Littlefield The Thought Leaders Practice by Matt Church Simon Cowell Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Is it legitimate, and can it be trusted? How are you feeling? What questions come to your mind? Where does your mind go? Are you seeking safety? Would this have been an adrenaline rush as you raced to send the resignation response? What an "enhanced standard" regarding loyalty and trustworthiness was? What are these new "enhanced standards?" Are they beyond what my Constitutional oath requires? If I don't resign, how bright will the target on my back glow? My leadership has supported all my work, but would termination direction come from higher up the chain of command? What would you recommend if we talked over coffee? What questions would you ask? How would you use listening? How would you use silence? How is this scenario playing out in your mind and body? What is coming to the surface for you? How might that influence what you are about to say to me? What are the chances of my name popping on a list and getting fired? How about the chances of being part of an official Reduction in Force and early retirement? Would the administration make a better offer? What do I know about the pending job market? What did I expect the workplace to be like and did I want to be there as the contractions took place? Will the administration pay me through the end of September or will they renege? Can I sufficiently build the Curated Questions business to transition by 1 October? - Do I have the faith or confidence to step into this future as a sole practitioner and grow Curated Questions into all I envisioned? Was this purpose calling? What would I expect the job market to look like at the end of summer if I hadn't developed the income streams to maintain our lifestyle? What is your recommendation? Did it change from your initial recommendation? Where in your body are you feeling the uncertainty? Are you processing this scenario in parallel with your decision as if you had received the email? What additional questions should I have considered? Who else should I have consulted with? How would you have changed my risk rating? What is the correct length of the pregnant pause before making an important announcement? What processes would you use in my circumstance, and what would be different? What questions are at the top of your list to get to a decision? Who would be the members of your pantheon you would counsel with to gain clarity? Apart from the heady analysis, what other key practices would you include in your journey through a similar situation?…

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The guv goes to the polls 58:01

5 days ago58:01

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The BC Government continues to face backlash over its tariff response bill. Who knew unlimited power for the executive would be controversial? Plus the province ends subsidies for Tesla products, the carbon tax and its secondary-suite loan program. Federally, now-Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to call an election hours before the House of Commons is scheduled to resume. The Liberals have largely turned their fortunes around and are attracting all kinds of star candidates. The Conservatives, meanwhile, are on the defensive and the NDP are talking defense. Links The BC NDP should reconsider Bill 7 – Stewart Prest Greens want amendments to NDP broad powers to respond to Trump tariffs | Vancouver Sun Electric vehicle charger rebate program for single-family homes Tesla products now excluded from B.C. Hydro rebates in response to U.S. tariffs | CBC News End of consumer carbon tax leaves $1.5-billion hole in B.C. budget Provincial secondary-suite pilot program update Carney will ask Governor General to dissolve Parliament Sunday and call election, sources say | CBC News Liberals lagging other parties in candidates as election call could be days away | CBC News Former journalist Evan Solomon to run for the federal Liberals in next election Canadian journalist sacked in scandal involving art sale to Mark Carney (history) Amarjeet Sohi Not Chandra Arya Poilievre, Singh call on Carney to publicly disclose assets, possible conflicts ‘He got defensive,’ Canadians are weighing in after Mark Carney pushed back against journalist for question on conflicts of interest – NOW Toronto Conservatives say there will be no media seats on Poilievre’s election campaign Insiders say Pierre Poilievre called Doug Ford for ‘advice’ — but the premier said he’ll be ‘staying out’ of the election Poilievre says he’ll repeal carbon price law including for big industrial emitters – Business in Vancouver Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin NDP will build jets in Canada, invest in Canada’s North and Arctic sovereignty…

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Free Enterprise Fractures 1:07:40

12 days ago1:07:40

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Canada has a new Prime Minister! Plus Andrew Reeve, former Press Secretary and Deputy Director of Communications for BC’s Official Opposition joins the pod to discuss the shrinking BC Conservative Caucus and whether the “Free Enterprise Coalition” has a future in BC. Links 3 former B.C. Conservative MLAs, who will sit as Independents, say party has been captured by ‘woke liberals’ | CBC News Three B.C. Conservative rebels will sit as Independents as they ‘explore’ new party – The Globe and Mail New tools allow B.C. to rapidly respond to U.S. tariffs B.C. government introduces legislation giving itself sweeping powers to deal with U.S. trade threats | CBC News Premier’s statement on removing all U.S. alcohol from BCLIQUOR stores B.C. looks to attract U.S. doctors and nurses with pitch to fast-track credentials and planned recruitment campaign – The Globe and Mail B.C.’s Official Opposition introduces bill to prevent future time changes | CBC News B.C. will remove consumer carbon tax as promised once federal barrier is down, Eby says – Victoria Times Colonist Liberals pay tribute to Justin Trudeau as Mark Carney wins – The Globe and Mail Mark Carney faces immediate tests in U.S. relations as election looms – The Globe and Mail Mark Carney meets with outgoing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, says transition to power will be ‘quick’ – The Globe and Mail Duclos out of cabinet and key carbon tax defender losing environment portfolio: sources | CBC News New submarine deal from South Korea, as Canada-U.S. relations sour | Ottawa Citizen…

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A budget about nothing 52:48

19 days ago52:48

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Listen, we were mad at John Horgan for years for continually making big announcements on Fridays after we’d recorded. So now it’s our turn to be mad at John Rustad and the BC Conservatives for their caucus implosion that happened after we recorded this latest episode. But we still had lots to talk about with David Eby’s first budget since the election, the BC Conservative AGM and the state of the ongoing tariff trade war with the USA. Links BC Budget History on Olympic Village school announcements Premier announces new measures to defend B.C. from Trump tariffs John Rustad Free Trade and Mobility within Canada Act Judy Toor Perinatal and Postnatal Mental Health Strategy Act The BC Conservative AGM Was Rowdy. But Rustad Flexed Power | The Tyee Tories reject former B.C. cabinet minister Mike de Jong as federal election candidate | CBC News Anita Huberman rejected from Tory nomination in Surrey Centre – Peace Arch News Trump delays tariffs on some goods from Canada, Mexico for 1 month – National | Globalnews.ca Ottawa agrees with provinces to act fast to topple internal trade barriers – The Globe and Mail Trudeau announces $37B in child care deals with 11 provinces and territories | CBC News Ottawa announces locations for first three Arctic military hubs Liberals face challenge of securing the vote while keeping leadership race accessible | CBC News Mark Carney says he’s begun the process of renouncing Irish, U.K. citizenship | CBC News Photo: Flickr/BCGovPhotos…

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Cantankerous caucus 55:18

26 days ago55:18

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A rough week for the Conservatives as Rustad struggles to keep his cantankerous caucus under control. Meanwhile, the NDP face criticism over a land deal signed before the election but only announced recently. Federally, the Liberals kick Ruby Dhalla out of the race as the remaining four candidates square off in French and English while releasing their full platforms. Links BC Conservative backs lawyer in Law Society residential school row | Vancouver Sun Conservative Surrey MLA defends Pink Shirt Day social media post – The Chilliwack Progress B.C. Conservatives deny rift after 5 MLAs vote against anti-Trump motion – Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News John Rustad acknowledges divisions in B.C. Conservative party: ‘As a family, you have these issues’ Rustad’s motion for non-confidence vote against BC NDP fails | CityNews Stronger consumer protections coming for people in B.C. shíshálh Nation, B.C. renew landmark reconciliation agreement B.C. government defends withholding details of shíshálh Nation deal | Vancouver Sun Voting for the new Liberal leader has begun. Here’s how the process works | CBC News Ruby Dhalla kicked out of Liberal leadership race after ‘extremely serious’ violations: party | CBC News Ruby Dhalla statement Mark Carney’s French under scrutiny after Liberal leadership debate | CBC News Fortifying Canada against Donald Trump dominates final Liberal leadership debate Poll shows Freeland a close second on first ballot in Liberal leadership race Prosperity For All Canadians | Frank Baylis for Liberal Leader Carnet It’s time to build. Carney Make Housing More Affordable Carnet Economic Pillars for Change Platform – Karina Gould A Comprehensive Plan for Climate Action | Chrystia Freeland Transport Minister Anita Anand to reverse course and seek re-election: sources | CBC News…

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BC goes to war 1:01:46

5 weeks ago1:01:46

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The BC Legislature returns with a Speech from the Throne that’s big on war rhetoric but thin on substance. The first two bills are introduced as a poll shows the NDP with a healthy lead. At the same time, the NDP introduced changes to address pharmacy kickbacks and opioid diversion allegations. Federally, we (Ontario & Quebec) are getting high speed rail (maybe, eventually) and the CBC will be reformed and funded (maybe, eventually). We also have some fundraising numbers for the federal Liberal leadership race and policy from Mark Carney and the also-rans. And it looks like Ruby Dhalla is out (made official after recording). Finally, introducing: Links BC Throne Speech Bill extending acting conflict of interest commissioner term . Bill expanding 3 provincial parks, renaming 2 Pallas British Columbia Poll: NDP 49, Conservative 41, Green 8 Government provides update on pharmacy investigations, prescribed alternatives B.C. to change fee structure for addiction medication after pharmacies accused of kickback scheme – The Globe and Mail Canada is getting high-speed rail Federal government moving ahead with high-speed rail in Toronto-Quebec City corridor NDP warns privatizing high-speed rail from Toronto to Quebec could kill passenger trains in rest of Canada | CBC News The Future of CBC/Radio-Canada Federal vote intention tightens to near-tie as Liberals and New Democrats rally around Carney – Angus Reid Liberal fundraising data Carney leads in fundraising as Freeland says numbers don’t ‘tell the whole story’ | CBC News Liberal Party questions leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla over possible interference from India – The Globe and Mail Mark Carney to boost construction of new homes Mark Carney government will spend less and invest more A Real Plan to End the Housing Crisis | Chrystia Freeland Doctors & Nurses | Chrystia Freeland Energy | Chrystia Freeland Made in Canada Innovation – Helping Entrepreneurs Get Ahead – Karina Gould Climate Strategy | Frank Baylis for Liberal Leader Green Party of Canada Unveils First Rebrand in Over 25 Years…

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Mr Eby goes to Washington 1:05:26

6 weeks ago1:05:26

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The premiers go to Washington to speak to the assistant to the President. BC cancels the NDP’s signature $1000 rebate as unions come to the table. Federally, we have a fentanyl czar, new Conservative branding, policy from the NDP and from the Liberal leadership contenders. Links White House official says he ‘never agreed’ Canada won’t be 51st state in meeting with premiers | CBC News B.C. cancels $1,000 grocery rebate, pauses hiring over tariff threats | Vancouver Sun Unions and BC Government Gear Up for Tough Negotiations | The Tyee Canada’s fentanyl czar lays out his goal: Stop the drug from crossing U.S. northern border | CBC News ‘Canada First rally’ expected to be major rebranding of Conservative campaign, say senior Tories – The Hill Times Poilievre’s pivot: Conservatives conducting internal surveys to adapt message | Radio-Canada.ca Canada opposition head says he will slash foreign aid to build Arctic base | Reuters Poilievre’s Part I of “Canada First Plan” To Take Back Control Of Arctic Premier responds to federal Conservatives’ platform | Government of Nunavut Canada spends roughly $16B on foreign aid Singh announces cash rebates on Canadian electric vehicles, 100% tariffs on Musk’s Teslas « Canada’s NDP Frank Baylis: Approve 2 new natural gas pipelines from Alberta Frank Baylis: Will recognize the state of Palestine Modernizing our Social Safety Net – Karina Gould A Plan to Help You Save Money | Chrystia Freeland Freeland targeted by ‘malicious’ WeChat campaign with alleged ties to China: Threat task force | CBC News Liberal party denies Ruby Dhalla translator for French debate Carney says he may call early election if he becomes prime minister – The Globe and Mail 2 more Trudeau cabinet ministers won’t seek re-election | CBC News…

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Carbon tax election grief 1:02:52

7 weeks ago1:02:52

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Canada and BC respond to the tariff threat, which gets delayed another month. Pharmacies under investigation. BC United refuses to die. Liberal leadership candidates pitch policies, Conservatives consider communication changes and fundraising numbers. Links Premier announces immediate response, vows to defend B.C. against Trump tariffs B.C. fast-tracking 18 resource projects to reduce reliance on United States | CBC News Looming U.S. tariffs layer a threat on top of B.C.’s economic malaise | Vancouver Sun (maybe?) New legislation will accelerate B.C. renewable energy projects Minister’s statement on Richmond supportive housing Special investigation finds some 60 pharmacies accused in kickback scheme, say B.C. Health Ministry documents – The Globe and Mail B.C. investigating ‘significant’ diversion prescribed opioids | Globalnews.ca Donations flowed to BC United long after it suspended election campaign Former BC United MLA calls for Kevin Falcon to resign – North Shore News Gould calls out ‘very, very high’ Liberal leadership fee ahead of fundraising deadline | CBC News Liberal Leadership policies Carney Carbon tax plan Freeland Smaller cabinet & PMO Tackling foreign interference (seulement en francais) Defence spending Jobs & growth Gould summary Affordability Housing Dhalla Life sentences for possession of schedule one drugs End the carbon tax Cut taxes & red tape, increase efficiency and create jobs Baylis invest in universities, business incubators and accelerators Liberal Leadership Hopeful Frank Baylis Shares Policy Ideas – February 6, 2025 | Headline Politics | CPAC.ca Frank Baylis on X: “Today, I stood before Canadians to share a bold plan to reform our government and reinvigorate our democracy. Our system is stuck—gridlocked by party control, career politicians, and inefficiency. It doesn’t have to be this way. My plan is to modernize government, ensuring our https://t.co/ND4ZWN8GVB ” / X Poilievre’s pivot: Conservatives conducting internal surveys to adapt message | CBC News Conservative fundraising for 2024 nearly doubles Liberal, NDP total…

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It’s hard being a small party 59:17

8 weeks ago59:17

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The BC Greens kick off a long leadership race, the federal Liberals race narrows and the foreign interference commission reports. Plus: Election spending reports, tariff threats, advisors for Oak Bay, West Van and the Victoria School Board. Links Sonia Furstenau stepping down as B.C. Green Party leader | CBC News 2024 Provincial General Election Financing Reports Available Coquitlam MLA is fined $500 for not filing election paperwork Elections BC suspends probe into Conservative claims of vote violations New cabinet committee will protect B.C.’s economy from tariff threat B.C. appoints advisers for West Vancouver and Oak Bay, slams progress on housing targets Official trustee appointed to replace School District 61 board of education New Lieutenant Governor takes office Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia | Prime Minister of Canada Liberal Party of Canada announces nearly 400,000 Registered Liberals ahead of leadership vote Liberal Party approves 6 candidates to run in leadership race | CBC News So very close… – Campaign Life Coalition MP Jaime Battiste drops out of Liberal Party leadership race | CBC News Pedneault plans return as Green Party co-leader after 6-month pause | CBC News Foreign Interference Commission Final Report No evidence of ‘traitors’: Takeaways from the foreign interference inquiry’s final report Pierre Poilievre will no longer receive security briefing from top spy agency Image: BlueSky/Richard Zussman…

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Seven Liberals Enter, One Will Leave as Prime Minister 51:39

9 weeks ago51:39

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The nomination deadline for Liberal Leader has past. We break down who is in, and what they want to do. Plus a look at the upcoming fight over US tariffs. Links 7 Liberal leadership candidates say they’ve submitted nomination papers as deadline passes | CBC News Karina Gould pitches policies as she officially enters race for Liberal leadership ‘Canadians have lost trust in our party,’ Liberal leadership hopeful says while taking a swipe at Trudeau | CBC News The Next Generation of the Liberal Party of Canada – Karina Gould Liberal leadership launches: Freeland pledges tariff fight, Gould pitches carbon tax freeze – National | Globalnews.ca Freeland would scrap capital gains tax changes if elected Liberal leader: source | CBC News Party Renewal Plan | Leadership Campaign Trump reiterates Feb. 1 tariff deadline, muddying timeline for trade action – POLITICO Trump tells World Economic Forum U.S. doesn’t need Canadian oil, gas, autos or lumber If Trump tariffs Canada, Trudeau backs ‘dollar-for-dollar’ matching response – National | Globalnews.ca Ford tells LCBO to clear U.S. booze from shelves if Trump imposes tariffs | Globalnews.ca B.C. could stop buying U.S. alcohol in response to Trump tariffs, premier says | Globalnews.ca Ottawa has done nothing to actually seize millions from Russian oligarch | CBC News Canada’s immigration department cutting 3,300 jobs, prompting concerns over backlogs and processing times Short-term rental registry will deliver more homes, ensure hosts follow rules Final report of foreign interference inquiry to be made public next Tuesday Doug Ford planning to call Ontario election next Wednesday: source | CBC News Official Websites of the Candidates (other than Ruby Dhalla, who does not appear to have one) Karina Gould , Chrystia Freeland , Mark Carney , Jaime Battiste , Chandra Arya , Frank Baylis Michael Clark (maybe)…

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Seven Liberals Enter, One Will Leave as Prime Minister 51:39

9 weeks ago51:39

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Links 7 Liberal leadership candidates say they’ve submitted nomination papers as deadline passes | CBC News Karina Gould pitches policies as she officially enters race for Liberal leadership ‘Canadians have lost trust in our party,’ Liberal leadership hopeful says while taking a swipe at Trudeau | CBC News The Next Generation of the Liberal Party of Canada – Karina Gould Liberal leadership launches: Freeland pledges tariff fight, Gould pitches carbon tax freeze – National | Globalnews.ca Freeland would scrap capital gains tax changes if elected Liberal leader: source | CBC News Party Renewal Plan | Leadership Campaign Trump reiterates Feb. 1 tariff deadline, muddying timeline for trade action – POLITICO Trump tells World Economic Forum U.S. doesn’t need Canadian oil, gas, autos or lumber If Trump tariffs Canada, Trudeau backs ‘dollar-for-dollar’ matching response – National | Globalnews.ca Ford tells LCBO to clear U.S. booze from shelves if Trump imposes tariffs | Globalnews.ca B.C. could stop buying U.S. alcohol in response to Trump tariffs, premier says | Globalnews.ca Ottawa has done nothing to actually seize millions from Russian oligarch | CBC News Canada’s immigration department cutting 3,300 jobs, prompting concerns over backlogs and processing times Short-term rental registry will deliver more homes, ensure hosts follow rules Final report of foreign interference inquiry to be made public next Tuesday Doug Ford planning to call Ontario election next Wednesday: source | CBC News Official Websites of the Candidates (other than Ruby Dhalla, who does not appear to have one) Karina Gould , Chrystia Freeland , Mark Carney , Jaime Battiste , Chandra Arya , Frank Baylis Michael Clark (maybe)…

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Liberal’s last gasp 1:00:16

10 weeks ago1:00:16

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Then there were two (or maybe three and a couple others). The Liberal leadership takes shape.

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Trudover 1:08:22

11 weeks ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Justin Trudeau announces his resignation and a prorogation.

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This government’s time is up (and new year’s predictions) 1:01:07

12 weeks ago1:01:07

1:01:07

A cabinet shuffle, Jagmeet Singh ups his threat and we look back at our predictions for 2024.

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Trudeau’s final chapter 1:10:41

14 weeks ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Freeland resigns with a blow to Trudeau. GreeNDP 2.0. And some fiscal updates no one cared about.

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Conservative Caucus Cracks 48:33

15 weeks ago48:33