PolitiCoast: The BC Politics Podcast

A Canadian politics podcast from the West Coast.

PolitiCoast: The BC Politics Podcast is a commentary podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 506 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts PolitiCoast: The BC Politics Podcast, a commentary show with 506 episodes published.

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  Shuffling silver linings

  Aug 15, 202646 min

  Another NDP MLA faces down a cancer diagnosis, more MPs announce their resignations and the Greens kick of their leadership race. Links B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announces she has cancer | Vancouver Sun Brenda Baily statement Premier announces three cabinet changes 1-time settlement ‘windfall’ means B.C.’s deficit last year was $3B less than expected | CBC News Liberal MP Shaun Chen to resign over health concerns – The Globe and Mail Liberal MP’s travel documents show claims he voted on bills while in China are false | CBC News Ontario Conservative MP Larry Brock set to resign in September – The Globe and Mail Mike Morrice, Nira Dookeran running for Green Party leadership – The Globe and Mail Jeremy Appel Green Leadership interview https://mikeforleader.ca/ https://nira2026.ca/ After a month of fundraising, Canadians have donated 1.5% of the goal for 24 Sussex Drive Restoring 24 Sussex: A National Project for Future Generations – Rideau Hall Foundation Quebec law ending mandatory oath to King faces constitutional challenge | CBC News Supreme Court of Canada to hear case on constitutionality of requiring oath to the Crown | CBC News

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  Saved by a shambolic opposition

  Aug 2, 202647 min

  What’s happening with the BC Conservatives and who will win the next round of federal byelections. Links Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives urged to stop using term ‘First Nations’ Findlay says ‘no directive’ to B.C. Conservatives on First Nations terminology | Victoria News Executive director of BC Conservatives is out as Kerry-Lynne Findlay reshapes party leadership – The Globe and Mail Jas Johal on Conservative talking points Kerry-Lynne Findlay doesn’t deny she called Teresa Wat ‘CCP’ as B.C. Conservative leader faces more challenges Jas Johal on MLAs refusing to resign seats for Kerry-Lynne Findlay Kelly Greene’s break from NDP cabinet solidarity a potential problem for David Eby, experts say Former OneBC chief of staff sues MLA Dallas Brodie over firing and alleged defamation campaign ‘Blanket’ forced treatment of involuntary psychiatric patients unconstitutional, B.C. court rules | CBC News Ottawa to scrap base contribution requirements for U.S. streamers – The Wire Report Ottawa plans to end ‘Netflix tax,’ replace with public Canadian content funding: document | CBC News Carney rules out using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks – The Globe and Mail Carney says he doesn’t ‘see the value’ in using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks | CBC News . Carney calls August byelections for 3 ridings in Ontario, Quebec and B.C. | CBC News EXCLUSIVE: Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh being considered for Destination Canada’s top job Ethics watchdog’s exoneration of Trudeau on We Charity file can be legally reviewed, top court says | CBC News

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  Eby’s no Starmer

  Jul 25, 202655 min

  A familiar face returns, another is sticking around and one might need to find the door; and a bridge deal done Links Former B.C. Liberal MLA says centrist party is the answer for voters tired of ‘extremes’ | CBC News Is the province cutting SOGI funding in schools? The answer is complicated | CBC News Vancouver-Quilchena Recall Petition Unsuccessful | Elections BC Recall campaign against Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie fails: Elections B.C. | CBC News Province would consider selling B.C. Place to Whitecaps: Kahlon The pipeline, the politics, the fallout: who’s up, who’s down after Alberta to B.C. project announcement – Angus Reid Institute Carney slammed over lack of Gordie Howe bridge opening deal details | CBC News Gordie Howe Bridge deal released as Conservatives accuse Carney of lying Proposed Agreement in Principle | Gordie Howe International Bridge 9 premiers to allow wineries, distilleries, breweries to sell directly to consumers across provinces | CBC News

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  Principles of convenience

  Jul 17, 20261h 2m

  A floor crosser, a Conservative party shakeup, and Eby inks a pipeline deal as Ontario burns. Links Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee joins the BC NDP – Castanet.net JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee | iNFOnews.ca Kerry-Lynne Findlay Announces Shadow Cabinet | Conservative Party of British Columbia Veteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end B.C. nurses’ dispute B.C. government may have no choice but to spend more to settle with nurses, experts say Minister’s statement on Squamish to 100 Mile rail corridor U.S. company believes it can provide rail service between Squamish and 100 Mile House as CN pulls out | CBC News North Coast oil tanker ban being upheld, Port of Vancouver expanding in multibillion-dollar B.C.-Ottawa deal | CBC News Canada and British Columbia strike new cooperative prosperity partnership to build a stronger, more sustainable economy Alberta will provide oilsands producers with incentives to fill proposed West Coast pipeline Alberta-Ontario pipeline proposal faces criticism over costs, need and lack of Indigenous consultation | CBC News Federal government refers Port of Vancouver strategy to Major Projects Office | CBC News Backgrounder: Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy – Canada.ca Conservatives lose another MP as Carney appoints Martel to the Senate Carney appoints one of his top advisers and a Conservative MP to Senate | CBC News Carney may name more Conservative senators to beef up ranks, says Liberal Senate representative NDP Leader Avi Lewis rules out running in upcoming byelections | CBC News Conservative Party had $85M in revenue but ended 2025 with a $14M deficit | CBC News The Conservative flogging will continue until morale improves – The Hill Times LILLEY: Does Pierre Poilievre actually want to be prime minister? Conservative infighting

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  David Eby Has Lost Touch

  Jun 27, 202652 min

  Eby and Carney face blowback over their plans to buy condos and the PM might be getting a new home. Links Highway linking Vancouver to Prince Rupert proposed by construction company | CBC News The Long Quest to Merge Victoria and Saanich Hits a Roadblock | The Tyee Critics blast government plan to ‘bail out’ sagging condo sector in B.C. | CBC News Carney-Eby housing deal met with mixed reactions and desire for more detail Premier Eby on B.C. condo purchase proposal: ‘We don’t have to do it’ Carney announcing decision on future of 24 Sussex in coming weeks: sources | CBC News Carney to announce fundraising campaign, design competition to restore 24 Sussex: source | CBC News Feds push to have 3 northern projects fast-tracked under Building Canada Act | CBC News Federal plan aims to boost nuclear sector with up to 10 new reactors, expand international footprint – The Globe and Mail Nuclear Energy Strategy for Canada Scheduling note: we will be on hiatus for one to two weeks, starting next week.

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