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Economist Kevin Milligan joins to break down Budget 2026 and the state of the BC economy left for Lorne Doerkson. Links Follow Kevin Milligan (@kevinmilligan.bsky.social)   Budget 2026 - Canada.ca   What's next as the B.C. Conservatives transition from opposition to government? | CBC News  

Lorne Doerkson's BC Conservatives won a massive majority with 48% of the vote and 63 seats (at time of recording), while David Eby's BCNDP crashes to 37% in its worst result since 2001 (and second worst result since Thomas Berger). The Greens sit at 11% with two seats, and turnout is a bleak ~48% as many NDP voters stay home. Ian's joined by journalist Shannon Waters and now ex-political staffer P...

Scott's last episode before paternity leave coinciding with possibly our last episode covering David Eby as premier. What a world. Anyway, the polls are bad for David Eby, the Conservative platform is built on economic magic and maybe we'll look for two leadership contests in the new year when Scott returns. And Alberta's sticking around, for now. Links Go vote! Or if you're late to listening, che...

The debate was bad. The platforms are too long, too short or too non-existent. But at least the Cons are smart enough to dump the Hitler comment guy. Links BC Leaders' Debate 2026   NDP Platform: Build BC Strong - BC Strong Fiscal & Costing Plan   BC NDP will advance Sooke’s Phillips–Throup connection   BC NDP to connect people to new Cowichan Hospital with new bus route  ...

We have candidates, policies, upcoming debates and more. And if you have an idea for a future guest co-host, let us know! Links 2026 Provincial Election | Elections BC Candidates | Elections BC   CANWEST PARTY   How to watch the B.C. provincial election leaders' debate on Oct. 14 | CBC News   Eby will take on grocery giants to protect families from rising costs To build B.C. strong,...

We have polls! So many polls that all say the same thing. We have policies! They're... well maybe we'll get something better. We're getting a pipeline (dammit, that's not what I meant). Links BC Conservative Support Rallies Without Kerry-Lynne Findlay | Ipsos BC’s Wide-Open Election – Innovative Research Group   B.C.: Conservatives 40%, NDP 39% as Housing Mandates Collide   BC Election 2...

Register to vote: https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/register-to-vote/     Links   B.C. Premier David Eby pauses PST expansion, adds $90M tariff relief package Eby mum on snap election as Conservatives lose three more MLAs - The Globe and Mail OneBC 'overwhelmed' with candidates but fails to get party status before B.C. vote   B.C.: NDP Leads Conservatives 41% to...

Sometimes a whole week of politics happens in a day and sometimes that day is the day after we record. Anyway, here's our thoughts from Thursday night before three more Conservatives MLAs were dumped on the street and Peter Milobar inherited CentreBC. Election speculation runs rampant, Conservatives spy on themselves, Mark Carney flirts with Europe and investors. Links BC’s Political Orphans: Unha...

The BC Conservatives go a full week without losing any MLAs as the new third party in the legislature begins to take shape. Carney makes deals and pitches relationships with Europe and Mike Morrice is set to become the next leader of the Green Party (unless the members choose none of the above). Links Abbotsford-Mission By-election Candidates Confirmed 5 former B.C. Conservative MLAs form new part...

The exodus continues, from the BC Conservative caucus and the government’s revenue forecasts; and the Liberals expectedly sweep three byelections. Links B.C. legislator and Indigenous activist Joan Phillip dies Byelection called for Abbotsford-Mission Áʼa꞉líya Warbus becomes 7th MLA to exit B.C. Conservatives citing leadership concerns | CBC News 2 more B.C. Conservative MLAs quit caucus to sit as...

The BC Conservative exodus begins and Carney finds his elbows. Note: We recorded before the news of NDP MLA Joan Phillip's death . Our condolences to her friends, family and community at this time. Links BC Two MLAs who defected from B.C. Conservatives plan to form new party - The Globe and Mail https://bsky.app/profile/jasjohal.bsky.social/post/3mtwnngivkc2e Prince George-Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bi...

Links Premier announces three cabinet changes   B.C. opposition finance critic Peter Milobar exits conservative party - The Globe and Mail B.C. Conservative president out as party transitions under new leadership | CBC News NDP officials, B.C. leaders get raises amid record deficit - Bowen Island Undercurrent Transparency issues raised over B.C. gov't decision to remove public employee directory |...

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 r...

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 Con...

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 Whi...

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...

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' Carn...

Links Province 'seriously' considering 4th hydro dam in northeast B.C., plus one on Sunshine Coast: minister | CBC News B.C. Hydro cancels plan to phase out gas-powered generation as electricity gap looms Province nixes deal with contractor on George Massey Tunnel replacement | CBC News Massey Tunnel replacement could cost as much as $11 billion, local official says Adviser makes recommendations t...

Polls aren’t good for David Eby, centrists think it's time for a return, Carney wants to ban kids from social media and the Greens kick off their leadership race. Links Surging Conservatives Tie New Democrats in British Columbia – Research Co. BC Conservatives Take Narrow Lead as Housing Costs, Health Care, and the Economy Shape Voter Priorities Premiers’ Performance: Eby, Smith, and Ford each tum...

Kerry-Lynne Findlay is the new leader of the official opposition, we learn how much FIFA will cost and Carney goes in on AI and out on taxing Netflix and changing environmental assessment laws. Links Kerry-Lynne Findlay elected new leader of B.C. Conservatives | CBC https://conservativebc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-05-30-Conservative-Party-of-BC-Leadership-Results.pdf B.C. MLA Jordan Kealy...

The legislature goes on summer break but not before the government concedes its case against the fired Victoria School Trustees or the Yaletown overdose prevention site. Canada makes a deal to sell LNG to Germany, and Guilebeault calls it quits eventually. Note: If we said something about age limits for FHSAs, we didn't. You heard wrong. Links End of spring session Shannon breaks down bill 9’s pas...

We were going to talk about more things and then we spent 45 minutes on the BC Conservative leadership race, so enjoy the deep dive. Plus Carney gives Alberta a pipeline and they still plan to hold a referendum on whether to hold a separation referendum. Links 2026 Conservative Party of British Columbia leadership election - Wikipedia Iain Black Caroline Elliott Kerry-Lynne Findlay Yuri Fulmer Pet...

The first recall campaign kicks off, nurses vote to strike and Carney launches discussion papers. Links OneBC's Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie to face recall petition | CBC News Past petitions Recall Dallas Brodie Recall Tara Armstrong B.C. nurses union votes for strike action in landslide - The Globe and Mail BC Conservatives revoke Boultbee’s party membership | News | pentictonherald.ca O...

Pick your pollster, party fundraising, a legislative all-nighter, a new Governor General Links BC Politics: Still-leaderless BC Conservatives open 10-point lead over NDP amid DRIPA uncertainty B.C. Politics: NDP Holds Narrow Lead as Housing, Health Care, and Deficit Concerns Keep Pressure on Government, Leger Poll 2026 First Quarter Interim Financial Reports Available | Elections BC B.C. premier c...

Links: Formal offer made to relocate Vancouver Whitecaps to Las Vegas: report | CBC News Rob Shaw: B.C. wrestles with the rising cost of FIFA World Cup, as Whitecaps also ask for support Province cancels Burnaby Hospital agreement - Freshet News B.C. cancels contracts for delayed long-term care facilities, hospital expansion, amid growing uncertainty | CBC News 'Left with half of our hospital': B....