PolitiCoast Podcast

Procedural shenanigans and strong armed bills in the House of Commons

The BC Legislature rises for the summer, just as the House of Commons gets back underway

BC hires then fires a DTES czar, Carney releases the mandate letter to rule them all and Danielle Smith plays with fire

BC's opposition is under investigation and Mark Carney unveils his 'ministry.'

Mr. Carney goes to Washington but first a look at David Eby’s infrastructure fast tracking stumbles and new interim leaders (kind of). Links

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 […]

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 […]

The English leader's debate and a debate about the notwithstanding clause

Elections BC annual reports are out! And the federal election sees foreign interference allegations and ample policy.

BC repeals the carbon tax and parts of bill 7. Candidates get replaced and policy starts dropping.

The campaign is off to an uninspiring start but I guess we're guaranteed some tax cuts.

Bill 7 proves controversial and Mark Carney sets to trigger the election.

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

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

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

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

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

Trade war delayed, BC United’s corpse and liberal leadership policies

The BC Greens kick off a long leadership race, the federal Liberals race narrows and the foreign interference commission reports.

The nomination deadline for Liberal Leader has past. We break down who is in, and what they want to do. Plus a look at the upcoming fight over US tariffs. Links Official Websites of the Candidates (other than Ruby Dhalla, who does not appear to have one)

The nomination deadline for Liberal Leader has past. We break down who is in, what they want to do. Plus a look at the upcoming fight over US tariffs.

Then there were two (or maybe three and a couple others). The Liberal leadership takes shape.

Justin Trudeau announces his resignation and a prorogation.

A cabinet shuffle, Jagmeet Singh ups his threat and we look back at our predictions for 2024.

Freeland resigns with a blow to Trudeau. GreeNDP 2.0. And some fiscal updates no one cared about.