BC Brief

BC Brief is back! This week, Rachael sits down with BC Liberal Education Critic Dan Davies to get his report card on the NDP’s back-to-school plan.

This week on BC Brief, Rachael has a conversation with our new candidate in Courtenay-Comox, Brennan Day. Brennan talks about his passion for his community and why he believes the BC Liberals can bring opportunity and prosperity to British Columbia.

This week, Rachael speaks to MLA Tracy Redies about her decision to leave politics and some of the lessons she has learned as an MLA.

On BC Brief, Rachael speaks about the NDP’s back to school “plan” with BC Liberal Education Critic, MLA Dan Davies, who has led our efforts to keep the NDP accountable to parents and British Columbians on school re-openings.

This week on BC Brief, Rachael has a conversation with our new candidate in Vancouver-Fraserview, David Grewal. David talks about his deep roots in the community and how he envisions the BC Liberals can bring opportunity and prosperity to British Columbia.

This week on BC Brief, Rachael talks to Finance Co-Critic and MLA Stephanie Cadieux about the Finance Minister’s update and the projectrd $12.5 billion deficit.

On this week’s BC Brief, Rachael has a conversation with Joan Isaacs, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, about skyrocketing strata insurance impacting millions of residents.

On this week's BC Brief, Rachael chats with Roxanne Helme, our newly elected BC Liberal candidates for Oak Bay-Gordon Head! She discusses her priorities for Oak Bay-Gordon Head and what we need to do to win this seat back from the Greens.

This week, Rachael chats with long-time BC Liberal MLA and former Finance Minister Mike De Jong, about the summer Legislative session and our plans to keep NDP accountable on economic recovery.

This week on BC Brief Roundup, Rachael has a conversation with MLA Jane Thornthwaite, the BC Liberal Critic for Mental Health and Addictions, about the alarming numbers of drug-related deaths in BC and the letter she sent to the Premier outlining actions this government needs to take to prevent addiction and create a pathway to recovery.

This week on BC Brief Roundup, Rachael chats with MLA Jordan Sturdy, the BC Liberal Jobs Critic, about the May unemployment numbers and what we need to do to help British Columbians go back to work.

On this week’s BC Brief Roundup, Rachael has a conversation with MLA Michelle Stilwell, Co-Critic for Tourism, Arts, and Culture about the tourism industry and how we can help small businesses as they reopen.

On this week’s BC Brief Roundup, Rachael sits down with former MLA and Health Minister, Colin Hansen, to talk about the SARS epidemic and how preparations for that health crisis have helped us during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this week's BC Brief Roundup, Rachael talks to Emile about the recent rise of hate crimes in BC. MLA Todd Stone and Rachael discuss BC's first week of reopening as businesses and schools open again.

On this week’s BC Brief, Rachael and Emile talk about Andrew Wilkinson’s suggestions for the next stage of BC's reopening. Rachael also chats with MLA Peter Milobar about whether BC’s businesses and restaurants can reopen next week under the government’s unclear guidelines.

On this week's BC Brief Roundup, Rachael talks to Emile about BC's reopening plan. MLA John Yap joins Rachael to discuss how Chinese communities are reacting to the rising rates of hate crimes and what we need to do to help.

On this week’s BC Brief Roundup, Rachael chats with Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes about the flooding in her riding and how to manage multiple stresses during this pandemic.

This week on BC Brief Roundup, Rachael has a discussion with Opposition House Leader Mary Polak about how to manage our teams positively and effectively during this pandemic.

On this episode of BC Brief Roundup, Rachael speaks to Greg Kyllo, MLA and small business owner about how we can support local businesses in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

On this week’s BC Brief Roundup, we’re talking about kids and what to do with them! Rachael chats with former teacher and education critic Dan Davies about the resources available for digital schooling and the current pressures facing parents to teach their children while also working from home.

On this week’s BC Brief Roundup, we are talking about the role that the media is playing during this pandemic. Rachael sits down (from afar) with Jas Johal, long-time Global News Journalist and current BC Liberal MLA to discuss what the media response has been to the pandemic.

On this week’s revamped BC Brief Roundup, we are talking about the role of government during times of crisis. Rachael and Emile discuss steps the party has taken to follow the public health rules. Norm Letnick, our health critic, joins us to talk about what our government is doing to tackle this pandemic.

We are living in different times, so we thought we might take this opportunity to change up our weekly BC Liberal podcast, to bring you stories and information more relevant to the times we are living in.We’re calling this new version: BC Brief Roundup. Starting next Friday, March 27th, you will hear new voices, new stories, and new topics. Instead of learning about our guests, we will be focusing on important discussions about what is happening in our communities while we all go through this together.Our hope is that you can use this podcast to continue to engage with us from the comfort of your own.We’ll speak to you next week!

On our first episode of virtual BC Brief, Rachael and Emile talk about COVID-19. Rachael is joined by MLA Ellis Ross, who discusses his role as the former chief councilor of the Haisla First Nation and the importance of responsible resource development for First Nation communities.

On this week's BC Brief, Rachael is joined by Deanie Wong to talk about empowering women to be more involved in politics, the boardroom, and the community. We also have part 2 of Stephanie Cadieux's interview with Rachael discussing the impact of International Women's Day.

On BC Brief this week, Rachael and Emile talk about the protests and illegal blockades. Stephanie Cadieux joins us to discuss International Women's Day on part 1 of a 2 episode series.

On this week's BC Brief, Rachael and Emile talk about the budget! We welcome our guest Jackie Taggert, MLA for Fraser-Nicola, who tells us about her journey to the legislature.

On BC Brief this week, Rachael and Emile talk about the Throne Speech and the Premier missing in action. Our guest this week is Bruce Banman, who was just elected to be our candidate in Abbotsford South!

This week on BC Brief, Rachael and Emile discuss the NDP’s continued failure on a number of files including forestry and TMX. Our guest this week is Cheryl Ashlie, who is our first official candidate in Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows.

This week on BC Brief, Rachael and Emile discuss our first nomination opening this weekend. Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount joins us to chat with Rachael about famiy, politics and being the first ever female Attorney General in BC in 2011!

On this week's episode of BC Brief, Rachael and Emile talk about this week's "cabinet shuffle." Our guest, MLA John Yap, chats with Rachael about Lunar New Year and shares his fondest foods and traditions.

On the first BC Brief of 2020, Rachael and Emile chat about the resource industry crisis across the province and the potential of a cabinet shuffle. Our guest this week, MLA Peter Milobar, chats with Rachael about his long tenure as Mayor, being a small business owner and his career.

On the last episode of BC Brief for 2019, Rachael and Emile talk about what's ahead for the Party in 2020. Also, they chat about all the holiday season from traditions to favourite movies and songs.From the BC Brief family to yours, wishing you a happy holidays and a healthy new year!

This week on BC Brief, Rachael and Emile chat about the forestry crisis. Rachael speaks with MLA John Rustad about family, politics and his pet bird!

On BC Brief this week, Rachael and Emile discuss forestry and the Grassroots Powered Million Dollar Month! Our guest this week, MLA Greg Kyllo, sits down with Rachael to have a chat about his family and his houseboat business!

This week on BC Brief, Rachael and Emile talk about what did — and didn't — happen during the fall Legislative session. She also sits down with Coralee Oakes to discuss life as an MLA in the Cariboo and the importance of youth involvement in politics.

On this week's episode of BC Brief, Rachael discusses John Horgan's so-called "Community Benefits Agreement" and the workers who visited the legislature this week to voice their concern. Also, Rachael chats with six-time Paralympic gold medalist and MLA, Michelle Stilwell about her journey from Olympian to Politician.

On this week's episode of BC Brief, it's all about Opportunity! We talk to Opportunity Summit co-chairs Alex Taneda and Jeffrey Hernaez about Saturday's event and why it will be such an important day for our party.

On this week's episode of BC Brief, Emile and Rachael discuss the Lower Mainland transit strike and its impact on commuters.Rachael then chats with our special guest, MLA from Kamloops-South Thompson Todd Stone! Tune in to hear all about his hatred of peas and how he differed politically from his grandfather!

On our second episode of BC Brief, Rachael has a discussion with Executive Director, Emile Scheffel about UNDRIP and ICBC. She also welcomes long-time MLA Ralph Sultan to discuss his various jobs, going from business to politics, and his advice for the next generation as he leaves the Legislature at the end of his term.

Welcome to the first episode of BC Brief! This week, Rachael has an open discussion about the federal election with Emile Scheffel, Executive Director of the BC Liberals, and Dimitri Pantazopoulos, a leading public opinion researcher in Canada. She also interviews an extra special guest, Andrew Wilkinson, the leader of the BC Liberal Party!If you like what you hear in this episode, subscribe and share with your friends!

Welcome to BC Brief - the BC Liberals' podcast! Launching October 25, 2019, host Rachael Segal will host weekly conversations with BC Liberal Party staff, MLAs and leader Andrew Wilkinson.