David Eby backtracks on indigenous reconciliation, Alberta’s job creation lowers unemployment, and the CRA spends $18M on a chatbot that doesn’t work. Also, another floor crossing shows the importance of foreign interference coverage.
Hosts: Shane and Patrick
Duration: 1:10:23
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Western Context 447 – Rustad Resigns
John Rustad eventually resigns as BC Conservative Leader, the UCP AGM reaffirms Danielle Smith’s opposition to federal overreach, and Canada steps into the EU tent on defence. Also, a Canadian company sells military APCs to ICE.
Hosts: Shane and Patrick
Duration: 1:02:54
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Western Context 446 – Canada’s Purpose
Nutrien decides to export through Washington instead of BC, more UCP MLAs are facing recall campaigns, and the Dakota Nations sue for title over southwest Manitoba. Also, a memorandum sets the conditions for a west coast pipeline.
Hosts: Shane and Patrick
Duration: 1:01:39
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Western Context 445 – Target Unacquired
The gun buyback pilot in Cape Breton produces only 22 guns, the notwithstanding clause gets misinterpreted by the media in Alberta, and BC cancels its EV mandate and rebate. Also, Canada looks at the Saab Gripen instead of the F-35.
Hosts: Shane and Patrick
Duration: 1:03:06
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Western Context 444 – Public Projections
The media ignores internal Liberal infighting, Carney approves more major projects, and the Alberta NDP turns to Americans for public relations. Also, a DND directive that would see public service members trained by the military quietly gets scrapped.
Hosts: Shane and Patrick
Duration: 1:10:14
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