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Western Context 487 – Assembling the Team (opens the original)
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The BC Conservative upheaval leads to Findlay’s resignation, an assembly highlights Alberta’s role within Canada, and David Eby calls a snap election for October 24th. Also, new Statistics Canada numbers reverse Canada’s population decline. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:07:53 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca .
Western Context 486 – Canada For Sale (opens the original)
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Canada might become an EU associate member, the BC government forecasts larger deficits in the future, and a Calgary provincial by-election goes to the NDP. Also, Carney’s investment summit was produced by an American company. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:05:42 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca .
Western Context 485 – It’s a Party in Canada (opens the original)
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Canada announces trade deals with the EU, Poland and New Zealand, Carney moves to simplify energy project approvals, and Eby unveils new border signs while wearing flannel. Also, CBC pumps up Stephen Fuhr who opposes the F-35. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:10:22 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca .
Western Context 484 – The Dog and Pony Show (opens the original)
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The media dismisses the US-Venezuela oil deal as inconsequential, spreadsheet errors lead to a $1.5B decline in BC revenue, and the Carney government is spending $4.7B on new passenger rail cars. Also, Toronto defends its Muslim-only housing policy. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:03:47 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca .
Western Context 483 – The Media Carnival (opens the original)
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The federal government announces counter-tariffs on the US, the BC Conservatives lose 6 MLAs in 2 weeks, and Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley join forces in the Alberta referendum. Also, the CBC reverses its policy on calling 9/11 terrorism. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:11:16 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca .
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