The Mike Smyth Show

$1000 tax cuts, no new taxes... how do the BC Conservatives plan on keeping all their election promises? Speaking of the BC Conservatives, what changes to the housing market can we expect to see with this new government? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unpacking the results from the provincial eleciton. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Guest: Rachael Segal - Former director in the Harper government, former senior director of BC Liberals and long time political strategist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC Conservatives getting ready to take over BC. But the big question is: how will our housing market be impacted by this new government? Speaking of the Conservatives, they say they want to go back to building the Massey Bridge. Would this even be possible? BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez has walked the plank, and he's taking a hefty severance package with him. Learn more about your ad choices....

The New BC NDP are meeting right now. Who will their new leader be? Who is Lorne Doerkson going to select for his cabinet? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could BC actually be going to war over DRIPA?! There's a ton of friction between the government and First Nations. We continue talking about the incoming BC Conservative leader Lorne Doerkson. What do businesses need from this new government? We bring on BC Green leader Emily Lowan to talk about the Green's place in the BC legislature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will David Eby show up to the legislature? The BC Ferries CEO is OUT! Why did he get fired? The federal tanker ban conversation is blowing up in Ottawa. What should be done? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will the public sector look like under a Conservative government? So many questions up in the air right now, so we'll get into that. Plus, speaking of the BC election, last Saturday saw a record low turnout. Do we need to change the way our votes are counted? We'll bring you the latest on the ongoing Canada-Us trade war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What will the new BC Conservative government do about DRIPA? They've promised to repeal it, but it's easier said than done. Will the new government slash jobs? Could there potentially be changes to the current tanker ban? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday's election was one for the ages! A resounding majority win for the BC Conservatives. We break down the results for you, plus we also discuss what a Conservative majority means for the future of the province. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saturday's election was one for the ages! A resounding majority for the BC Conservatives. What does this mean for the future of the province? Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tomorrow is the BC election. The latest polls show Eby is trailing behind. Can he make a comeback in time? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the final day before the provincial election. Eby is trying to save his political career here. Can he defy the opinion polls come election day tomorrow? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just 48 hours until election day - what are the biggest issues that could make or break this campaign? BC has ditched the second road test! Safer roads, or riskier drivers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will a Conservative government cut infrastructure projects? What transit promises need to be kept by provincial government hopefuls? Will Canada ever tackle housing affordability? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new poll from Innovative Research shows the BC Conservatives leading by five points. Sifting through the aftermath of the failed Alberta separation referendum. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What’s in the BC Conservative's budget and Healthcare Plan? What will this year’s turnout be in the provincial election? Novice drivers in BC no longer need a second road test to get their full license. Will this make a difference on the roads? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alberta votes to stay in Canada! A new Angus Reid Institute poll shows the B.C. Conservatives’ lead over the BC NDP dropping into the margin of error. Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We start by bringing you an update on the CFB Wainwright incident. BC Green leader Emily Lowan comes on to share her thoughts on what's been happening on the election trail so far. Does AI need its own government oversight and regulation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Baldrey comes on to help us unpack all the latest updates on the provincial election. Guest: Keith Baldrey - Global News Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mayor Ken Sim comes on to explain why he thinks ABC should get 4 more years in power. BC Conservatives say they’d turn the tunnel project back to a bridge! Is this even feasible? What to make of the NDPs land back deal... how does it affect BC’s forest industry? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the municipal and provincial election both just days away, how are things looking for all the parties? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More attention and funding for healthcare needed in the South Fraser Guest: Peter Fassbender, Chair of the South Fraser Healthcare Alliance and Former B.C. MLA and three-term Mayor of Langley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unpacking last night's televised debate. Was there a clear winner? Pete Fry from the Green Party of Vancouver comes on to discuss what he would do differently if he got elected mayor. Do kids need a house and a yard to thrive? What does the research say? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last night was the highly anticipated TV debate between three of our BC election candidates. How did it go? Was there a clear winner? Guest: Bill Tieleman - Strategy and communications consultant and veteran campaigner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Checking in on Trump amid the run-up to the midterms. What can TEAM offer Vancouver if Colleen Hardwick gets elected mayor? What would happen if BC scrapped public auto insurance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices