Trudeau’s Final Chapter PolitiCoast podcast

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Remember that leaked safe supply presentation? The Director of Policing Services does as the RCMP questions BC Conservative MLA Elanore Sturko over the leak, while Solicitor General Garry Begg flubbs questions about the appropriateness of such investigations. BC is also considering ways to fund Translink but congestion pricing is already off the table. And are the BC Greens having a leadership race if no one joins it? Federally, Mark Carney unveils his cabinet, or “ministry”, with a mix of ministers and secretaries of state. And a few ministers are already off to a not great start. They won’t be having a budget though and we may be seeing a byelection in Terrebonne as well. Links Solicitor General official orders investigation of safe supply whistleblower – Northern Beat B.C. minister’s performance in key portfolio leaves much to be desired | Vancouver Sun B.C. minister clarifies position on police investigation into leaked document Rob Shaw: B.C. considers vehicle levy to help fund Translink – Business in Vancouver BC Green Party Leadership Race 2025: A New Era Why is no one running to lead the BC Greens? – Shot of Ry Prime Minister announces new Ministry Guilbeault: ‘As far as I know’ no companies want to build east-west pipeline | CBC.ca Canada’s new housing minister doesn’t think prices need to come down New housing minister’s comments on home prices raise eyebrows New housing minister’s comments on maintaining price of homes are politically, mathematically off-base: experts – iPolitics Congrats to the new cabinet – Nate Erskine-Smitht Mark Carney signs something to promise us a tax cut Liberals aren’t planning to table a budget this year, finance minister says | CBC News Elections Canada says Terrebonne vote is final, despite ‘error’ with special ballot Bloc Québécois to challenge Terrebonne election result in court Bloc Québécois pushes for byelection in Terrebonne, after 5 more ballot issues declared in riding | CBC News Review of Special Ballot System – Elections Canada…

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Canada Is Not For Sale 1:01:06

7 days ago1:01:06

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Mr. Carney goes to Washington but first a look at David Eby’s infrastructure fast tracking stumbles and new interim leaders (kind of). Links FNLC Questions Regressive, Conflated Infrastructure Projects Act; Alarmed by Province’s Backsliding on Reconciliation Efforts – UBCIC Far from cutting red tape, B.C. NDP fast-tracking law hands big overriding powers to cabinet Rob Shaw: NDP’s infrastructure fix risks derailing Indigenous reconciliation B.C. government appoints former chief justice to review festival safety measures | CBC News B.C. premier steps over a line in condemnation of Lapu Lapu Day driver | Vancouver Sun BC: Conservatives Lead NDP, 47% to 45% 2025 First Quarter Interim Financial Reports Available | Elections BC Province takes energy action to electrify economy, increase resilience King Charles III to open Parliament at end of May, Carney says – National | Globalnews.ca Conservatives signal they are willing to back Carney’s Liberals on some legislation | CBC News Conservative Damien Kurek says he’ll step aside for Poilievre — but by law he has to wait | CBC News Mark Carney says he would quickly call byelection for Pierre Poilievre Longest ballot group takes aim at byelection where Poilievre plans to run Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader | CBC News NDP choose Vancouver MP Don Davies as interim leader | Globalnews.ca Leah Gazan’s Tweet: Great finding out through the news…. Go “team” NDP Mark Carney tells Donald Trump ‘Canada is not for sale’ in a high-stakes Oval Office meeting Over 800 special ballots ‘mistakenly’ kept in B.C. riding: Elections Canada | Vancouver Sun Issue with some special ballots in Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam – Elections Canada…

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The Two Party Election 1:02:17

14 days ago1:02:17

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The results are in. We break down the election results and why the LPC and CPC each have reasons for happiness and disappointment. Plus the NDP’s disastrous night. You can donate to support the victims and survivors of the Lapu-Lapu attack at: Filipino BC – United Way Fundraiser Public invited to sign condolence books for victims of Lapu-Lapu Festival attack Links Elections Canada: Election Night Results – National Canada federal election 2025 live results | CBC News An emotional Singh steps down with NDP set to lose party status | CBC News ‘That number is arbitrary’: NDP to fight for official party status despite only 7 seats B.C.’s NDP premier says he’s not interested in Jagmeet Singh’s job Pedneault’s Resignation Letter Green Party co-leader Jonathan Pedneault resigns Green Party’s Elizabeth May open to running for House Speaker, joining Carney cabinet Doug Ford shrugs off attacks by Pierre Poilievre’s Tories: ‘I’m done with all this stuff’ ‘It’s an unmitigated disaster’: Conservative insiders debate Pierre Poilievre’s future as leader after election defeat Poilievre is making calls to shore up support as Conservatives take stock of election results | CBC News Mark Carney to install new cabinet, recall Parliament early to cut taxes and open U.S. trade talks – The Globe and Mail ‘I lost my legal right to vote’: Booths closed early — or didn’t open at all — in some Nunavik villages | CBC News B.C. Premier Eby says province will overhaul Mental Health Act after Lapu-Lapu Day festival attack – The Globe and Mail B.C. Premier promises public inquiry into vehicle attack if suspect’s criminal trial fails to answer questions – The Globe and Mail B.C. streamlines permitting for renewable-energy projects New legislation will deliver key infrastructure faster, strengthen economy…

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The Most Canadian Election 1:05:44

21 days ago1:05:44

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It’s the final days of the election and a breakdown of the party platforms. Platforms Liberals – Canada Strong | Liberal Party of Canada Conservatives – Canada First. For a Change NDP – Made for People. Built for Canada. Green – Plans – Green Party Of Canada Bloc – Plateforme politique -2025- | Bloc Québécois Links Green Party going to court after being dropped from election debates Estimate of Turnout at Advance Polls Now Available – Elections Canada Cost Estimates – 45th General Election Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of ‘prudence’ in platforms Conservatives update platform to include omitted ‘anti-woke’ promise | CBC News Poilievre may lose his Ottawa-area riding as Liberals poised to sweep the region – The Globe and Mail Ontario raises questions over future of $10-a-day child-care deal | Globalnews.ca Tensions with N.S. premier simmered as Poilievre made his sole stop in the province | CBC News…

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The debate commission lost the debate 57:36

28 days ago57:36

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There was a debate but more importantly we had plenty of debates about the debate given the kerfuffle that was this entire affair. The Conservatives bring up invoking the notwithstanding clause again and the BCNDP consider making it easier to drive. Links Debates commission defends inviting Greens despite party’s candidate shortage | CBC News Green Party dropped from leaders’ debates for not running enough candidates | CBC News Post-debate press scrum scrapped at last minute over lack of ‘proper environment’ – The Globe and Mail Right-wing media including Rebel News dominate post-debate news conferences | Radio-Canada.ca Federal debates chief says he was unaware Rebel News had registered as advocacy group Time changed for French-language leaders’ debate due to Montreal Canadiens game | CBC News Conservatives are limiting media access to Poilievre. Is it helping or hurting him? | CBC News Journalist appears to be pushed by Conservative staffer WATCH Election 2025: English-Language Federal Leaders’ Debate Liberal operatives planted ‘stop the steal’ buttons at conservative conference | CBC News Carney apologizes for fake Trump-style buttons, Liberal staffers ‘reassigned’ Ed Fast back’s Mike de Jong Poilievre says he’ll use notwithstanding clause to ensure multiple-murderers die in prison | CBC News Poilievre Will Restore Consecutive Sentences For Mass Murderers – Conservative Party of Canada Graduated licensing changes improve accessibility, safety Sick notes restriction will leave more time for patient care Rob Shaw: Gutted org chart signals deeper B.C. health ministry upheaval…

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Read the law before proposing to change it 1:02:19

5 weeks ago1:02:19

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It’s like Christmas for political nerds as we have annual reports from Elections BC and tons of policy coming fast from the parties. Plus allegations China and India are meddling in our politics (again). Linka 2024 Annual Financial Reports Available | Elections BC Demoractic reform committee Premier directs government to cancel American contracts wherever viable Province, mayors pledge stable, expanded transit services in Metro Vancouver Election interference watchdog detects Beijing effort to influence Chinese Canadians on Carney – The Globe and Mail Carney says he had never heard of pro-Beijing group despite photos with its leaders – The Globe and Mail The Exchange The Modi ‘friends’ who helped finance Poilievre’s leadership campaign | Globalnews.ca Policy Liberals Mark Carney’s Liberals to protect Canada’s national identity by strengthening CBC/Radio-Canada Mark Carney’s Liberals to cover costs of apprenticeship training for skilled trades workers Mark Carney’s Liberals to deliver urgent support to protect Canadian retirees in this global crisis Mark Carney’s Liberals to protect Canada’s Nature, Biodiversity, and Water Mark Carney’s Liberals to make Canada the world’s leading energy superpower Mark Carney’s Liberals release plan to fight crime, protect Canadians, and build safer communities Cons Conservatives Will End Carney’s Crime Wave Poilievre to Crack Down on Liberal Violent Crime Wave with ‘Three-Strikes-And-You’re-Out’ Law – Conservative Party of Canada Poilievre Announces Plan To Cut Taxes By $100,000 Per Home – Conservative Party of Canada Conservatives Will Crack Down on Tax Cheats Poilievre Will Bring in ‘One and Done’ Approvals, Accelerate Ten Specific Resource Projects – Conservative Party of Canada Poilievre To Cut Red Tape by 25%, Bring in Two-for-One Law – Conservative Party of Canada Poilievre will Make Recovery a Reality for 50,000 Canadians – Conservative Party of Canada NDP NDP Unveils Plan to Stop Corporate Tax Dodgers Like Carney’s Brookfield Singh pledges federal action to give every Canadian access to a family doctor by 2030 « Canada’s NDP Singh: Universal healthcare isn’t complete until pharmacare is delivered « Canada’s NDP Singh: NDP Will Build 3 Million Homes by 2030—and Make Housing Affordable Again NDP to end landlord money grabs and bring in national rent control Greens Green Party of Canada Unveils Bold Plan to Expand Universal Public Healthcare Green Party Launches Foreign Policy Plan to Strengthen Canada’s Sovereignty and Global Role…

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The candidate shuffle 1:04:12

6 weeks ago1:04:12

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The carbon tax is gone. The dictator clauses of Bill 7 are gone. BC gets a credit downgrade. And we have a new political party on the scene! In the federal election, the Liberals drop candidates (some after some delay) and the Conservatives drop more. The Cons wheels come off and policies abound. Links Gas prices tumble across B.C. after carbon tax lifted in late-night legislative session | CBC News David Eby walks back key portion of proposed B.C. tariff response legislation following backlash | CBC News Rob Shaw: Fixes to Eby’s controversial tariff bill don’t go far enough, say business leaders Double blow as S&P and Moody’s downgrade B.C.’s credit rating again, citing deficit Ex-BC United MLA who ran as independent registers new ‘Centre BC’ provincial party | Globalnews.ca Liberal candidate Paul Chiang withdraws from race after suggesting people claim China’s bounty on Conservative | CBC News Liberals drop Calgary Confederation candidate Liberals drop Edmonton candidate who praised Hamas, Hezbollah in video | National Post https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/conservatives-drop-fourth-candidate-in-just-two-days-over-alleged-social-media-activity/ Ejected Conservative candidate in B.C. defended Chinese government Aaron Gunn and calls to fire him Independent MP Han Dong won’t seek re-election in suburban Toronto riding | CBC News Tory MP Rempel Garner defends Conservative campaign plan amid pressure for Poilievre to pivot Policies Liberal Agrifood plan Housing Con Reduce taxes on alcohol National energy corridor Supporting Newfoundland & Labrador in doubling oil & gas production Poilievre To Axe GST on Canadian-Made Cars, Create ‘Keep Canadians Working Fund’ – Conservative Party of Canada Poilievre Announces Canada First Reinvestment Tax Cut Poilievre Commits to Tax Fairness for Travelling Trades Workers – Conservative Party of Canada NDP Singh to First-Time Buyers: We’ll Help you Buy a Home—Not Investors and Speculators « Canada’s NDP Home retrofits and industrial/border carbon pricing Victory bonds Greens Green Party will create a National Civil Defence Corps to Strengthen Canada’s Resilience…

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Still campaigning like it’s 2024 1:06:10

7 weeks ago1:06:10

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If you watched the first week of the federal election campaign, you might now realize we’re in an unprecedented trade war with the largest economy in the world. Links Federal election campaign begins, with leaders pitching themselves as best option amid trade tensions – The Globe and Mail Canada election: Cancelled debate steals the campaign show from taxes and housing | CBC Elections Canada Redrawn ridings could give Conservatives an advantage, say pollsters Nepean’s Mark Carney surprise further disrupts the local race | CBC News Former B.C. cabinet minister Mike de Jong set to run in federal election as an independent – The Globe and Mail Randy Boissonnault announced he will not run in upcoming election Liberal MP Sean Fraser changes mind, will seek re-election | CBC News Trevor Tombe: Duelling tax cuts from the Liberals and Conservatives improve family budgets—but do little for the economy – The Hub Poilievre pledges $14B annual income tax cut, saving average worker $900 a year | CBC News Liberals launch 2025 campaign with middle-class tax cut Poilievre To Cut Income Tax By 15% For The Average Canadian – Conservative Party of Canada NDP announces plan to cut taxes for working and middle-class families, not millionaires and billionaires Greens Propose a $40,000 Tax-Free Income Threshold, Delivering Up to $3,675 in Direct Tax Relief for Millions Liberals No cap gains increase Mark Carney: “My government is cancelling the capital gains tax hike. We’re going to incentivize builders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to grow their businesses right here in Canada and create more good-paying jobs. It’s time to build the strongest economy in the G7.” — Bluesky National energy corridor: Carney and premiers have agreed to develop national energy, trade corridor, PM says Liberals release plan to rebuild, reinvest, and rearm the Canadian Armed Forces Liberals to protect Canadian auto workers and stand up against tariffs Mark Carney pitches $2B fund to help auto sector navigate Trump’s tariffs Conservatives Poilievre Will Axe The Tolls For Islanders – Conservative Party of Canada Poilievre To Axe GST On New Homes Under $1.3 Million – Conservative Party of Canada Poilievre Announces ‘Canada First TFSA Top Up’ to Bring Home Investment Lower Taxes, Secure Retirement for Our Seniors – Conservative Party of Canada Pierre Poilievre says he’d support Liberal pharmacare, dental-care programs — but questions remain over who would be covered NDP WORKERS FOR CANADA « Canada’s NDP The NDP will unlock public land to build more homes people can afford CSIS alleges India organized support for Poilievre’s 2022 Conservative leadership bid – The Globe and Mail Canada’s ‘old relationship’ with U.S. ‘is over’ amid Trump tariffs: Carney – National | Globalnews.ca…

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The guv goes to the polls 58:01

8 weeks 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

9 weeks 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

10 weeks ago52:48

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The BC Budget has already been forgotten amid the escalating trade war.

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Cantankerous caucus 55:18

11 weeks ago55:18

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Rustad struggles to keep his cantankerous caucus under control and the four remaining contestants for our Prime Minister square off.

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BC goes to war 1:01:46

12 weeks ago1:01:46

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Eby's Throne Speech, another safe supply flip flop, high speed rail, CBC renewal and the Liberal race

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Mr Eby goes to Washington 1:05:26

13 weeks ago1:05:26

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The trade war claims the grocery rebate and candidates and parties pitch policy proposals.

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Carbon tax election grief 1:02:52

14 weeks ago1:02:52