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The federal NDP are asking for official party status, the Alberta UCP are navigating an independence movement, and the BC NDP’s fast tracking legislation hits some hurdles. Also Parkland Fuels may be bought by an American company. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 54:38 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

April 11, 2025 - Federal Conservative and Liberal leaders campaign in BC, with provincial overdose prevention sites suddenly becoming an election campaign issue. And BC has a brand new political party, called CentreBC, which officially launches to try and appeal to voters who want a middle-ground choice between the BC NDP and BC Conservatives. In audio extras, a discussion about the so-called fudge-it budget scandal with $3 billion in missing revenue from the carbon tax. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jillian Oliver, Jeff Ferrier and special guest Carlie Pochynok from Hill & Knowlton. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

It was a packed city hall chamber when a number of New West residents came out to speak about how they are not being properly consulted with and communicated to regarding various projects.Have a listen to excerpts from their presentations where they plead with Council to change the way city hall consults with residents and business owners. Presentations by residents Mike Timoffee, Brandi Rogocky, Grant Penner and Myles Liversidge are featured.Richmond Queensborough MLA Steve Kooner makes his first appearance at city hall. He's the first MLA or MP to come in and present to the Mayor and Council since the 2022 civic election. He spoke about his advocacy for a new turf and track field at Ryall Park South as well as a new high school in Queensborough.The podcast discussion also focuses on a new motion coming to council that will help increase the level of consultation and communication for 'signature' projects. But will it get the required four votes to become a reality?Coun. Paul Minhas talks about his motion which aims to permanently eliminate the city's 3.5% Climate Action Levy (aka mini carbon tax) in time for the 2026 budget process. Previous attempts have all failed 5-2, but with the BC NDP and Federal Liberal governments both abandoning their consumer carbon tax, will Community First stick with their levy?What happened this week at a West End Resident Association meeting? A high profile guest made a special appearance. Listen in to find out who that was! HINT: It rhymes with hat trick.A look ahead to a few NWP and councillor events coming up over the next couple of months including the 3rd Annual Spring Fundraiser at the Taverna Greka on April 15th. It's almost sold out, so get your tickets today. April 22nd is the next Councillor Cafe - Queen's Park Edition. It takes place at the Queen's Park Arena.If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to encourage your friends and family to follow it. For the Record is available on all major platforms including Spotify and Apple Podcast.UPDATE: Since this podcast has been recorded, it has been confirmed that 4 councillors are prepared to potentially support a motion to remove the US flag at Queen's Park Arena and replace it with the City of New West flag...stay tuned!

Is the BC NDP Solving the Housing Crisis? British Columbia's Minister of Housing, Ravi Kahlon, sits down with Aaron Pete to discuss the housing crisis, new legislation, Indigenous housing, US tariffs, and municipal challenges. Send us a textSupport the showwww.biggerthanmepodcast.com

Democracy stands at a crossroads in British Columbia as Michael Mulligan delivers a powerful analysis of the NDP's proposed Tariff Response Act (Bill C-7). Drawing on historical parallels that send shivers down the spine, Mulligan unpacks how this legislation bears troubling similarities to Nazi Germany's 1933 Enabling Act—legislation that effectively rendered their legislature irrelevant and set the stage for catastrophe.The bill's provisions would allow the government to make retroactive amendments to laws, shield officials from judicial review for procurement decisions, and potentially criminalize non-compliance with up to two years imprisonment. Most alarming is how the exclusion of the Offense Act creates a backdoor to criminal prosecution under Section 127 of the Criminal Code—potentially criminalizing actions that weren't illegal when performed. "The response to right-wing populism and erratic behaviour ought not to be a populist, left-wing, arbitrary response," Mulligan warns, as he urges Green Party MLAs who hold the balance of power to consider the weight of history before supporting such a transfer of power.In the second segment, Mulligan discusses a recent Victoria case with significant implications for homeowners and contractors. The court ruled that consumers can cancel construction contracts lacking specific completion dates within 12 months under the BC Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act. When a sunroom company demanded an additional $17,310 and dumped materials "the size of a small car" in a homeowner's driveway after cancellation, the judge ordered a full refund plus damages for trespass. Take note whether you're planning renovations or providing services—completion dates aren't just good business practice; they're legally required. Have you checked your contracts lately?Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed. 

Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford, and Cory Morgan discuss Carney's first week as prime minister, the BC NDP's move to suspend democracy, and ask if Poilievre can bounce back in this week's episode of The Pipeline.

As a former prime minister, Justin Trudeau is now eligible for a lifetime of perks including an RCMP security detail and a special pension. The BC NDP has proposed a new bill to grant themselves emergency powers in response to U.S. tariffs. Some Canadians showed up to boo Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on his way out of the Prime Minister's Office. Tune into the Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey tabled the province's 2025 budget on Tuesday this week, the same day that Trump brought in a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports. The tariff situation has since changed and will inevitably change again, but the fact remains that the NDP budget was tabled in a world that is dramatically different from when the government was elected just 4 months ago. Finance minister Bailey defended the projected 10.9 billion dollar operating deficit saying it is necessary to respond to U.S. tariffs and not cut essential public services. We speak with Marc Lee, senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

March 7, 2024 - The BC NDP government tables its new provincial budget, drowning in red ink, and yet nobody pays much attention to it due to the continued drama around U.S. tariffs. Plus, Premier David Eby unveils a new response to the Americans. And BC Conservative MLA Dallas Brodie's residential school comments infuriate her colleagues and spark a public war of words. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

Welcome to UnSpun - your reliable source for current events. In this episode, Jody Vance and George Affleck go through a variety of key issues making headlines this week:

Another major backdown by the New Democrats on their drug policy. George Abbott finally makes it to the treaty commission. New Democrats appointed the former BC Liberal cabinet minister Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poilievre pledges to increase our Arctic footprint, Carney wants to rebrand the carbon tax, and the BC NDP cancels the planned grocery rebate. Also, the anniversary of the flag brings a renewal of Canada first. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 57:41 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

The BC NDP are going back on their grocery rebate promise. Their excuse? Trump. Brenda Bailey also announces a “bold” expansion of government's housing freeze. Richmond blocks an NDP double cross on social housing. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC is still sending patients to Bellingham for cancer treatment. Calls are growing for the BC NDP to cancel their promised grocery rebate. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trudeau plans to stack the Senate before resigning, a Victoria school board is fired by the BC NDP, and Calgary reluctantly approves the UCP’s Green Line plan. Also, the final report into foreign interference is released by Justice Hogue. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:01:08 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

After a nine-month hiatus from the B.C. Legislature, including a nasty election, will the BC NDP and Premier David Eby change their approach to governing British Columbia? This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former Chief of Staff to Premier John Horgan, Geoff Meggs, what British Columbians can expect!Recorded: January 6, 2025

A wild year capped by a close election! The official Opposition BC United Party under Kevin Falcon abdicated in favour of the upstart BC Conservative Party under leader John Rustad, who had been kicked out of the caucus by Falcon, setting up one of the best revenge stories ever in BC politics! The BC NDP, under premier David Eby for the first time, started the year with a full tank of gas, but went into an election with the tank on empty - and barely survived the experience!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Justin Trudeau's days as Prime Minister numbered? GUEST: Mackenzie Gray, National Reporter with Global National & Global News Former B.C NDP Minister Selina Robinson releases tell-all book GUEST: Selina Robinson, former B.C NDP Cabinet Minister B.C government starts the new year with a home-flipping tax GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

December 20, 2024 - We break down the new cooperative deal between the BC NDP and BC Greens, who got what and who got the better terms? Plus, BC tables a new record-setting deficit projection, while claiming a hiring freeze, what are the ramifications for the NDP government? Plus, in a podcast audio extra, we discuss the federal implosion in Ottawa and how it affects BC Premier David Eby during a time of trying to deal with the threat of new US tariffs. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Allie Blades, Jillian Oliver and guest panelist Mike McKinnon from Enterprise Canada.

Topics discussed with Vaughn today: The government hiring freeze that TOTALLY isn't a hiring freeze. Selina Robinson publishes a book with her side of her rough treatment by the BC premier and the BC NDP party. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC NDP expected for form a majority government pending final judicial count on November 7 & 8th. We cover what it will mean for the province of British Columbia, what David Eby's plans are for helping home buyers and also we cover Pierre Poilievre's comittment if he gets elected to remove GST from new homes built in Canada under $1 Million. Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube: youtube.com@manninguponrealestate?sub_confirmation=1 Watch this episode via YouTube: https://youtu.be/TGIcKUIWy14 Connect with Cameron through his socials: https://hoo.be/cameronemanning --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cameronmanning/support

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Is the BC NDP too woke? Glen Clark weighs in!With the initial ballot results of British Columbia's 2024 provincial election, This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former B.C. Premier Glen Clark: Is the BC NDP too woke? Did the BC Conservative miss an opportunity to form government by being too extreme? What is B.C. Premier David Eby's political brand now and how can it be improved? Also, what can the province realistically do in order to fire up B.C.'s private sector?Recorded: October 21, 2024

British Columbia heads to the polls this Saturday, October 19th. It's been an election campaign full of surprises — from the collapse of one established party, to the meteoric rise of a nearly defunct one. With the ongoing challenges of housing, affordability, healthcare and the toxic drug crisis, polling has BC Conservatives and the incumbent BC NDP in a dead heat.  The Globe's B.C. politics reporter, Justine Hunter, walks us through the province's unpredictable election, what both the campaign and the result could tell us about the forthcoming federal election.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

As election day approaches, housing affordability and access are top of mind for many British Columbians. The BC NDP, Green, and Conservative parties acknowledge the severity of the crisis, but they offer very different plans to tackle it. We spoke about those differences with Thom Armstrong, CEO of BC's Cooperative Housing Federation. We also dig into a few of the key strengths and weaknesses in housing platforms that matter most for younger and future generations. Dig deeper Our BC Election Housing Report Card Housing Central's BC Election Platform Analysis Our full BC Voters Guide

Both the BC NDP and the Conservative Party of BC have pledged to expand involuntary care under the Mental Health Act for people who use drugs. More than 17 organizations have condemned forced detention plans, including the BC Civil Liberties Association and the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users. Meenakshi Mannoe is connected to anti-prison and anti-policing movements and has previously engaged in advocacy related to the expansion of involuntary care. We speak with her about this issue.

We dig into what the BC NDP, Conservatives and Green parties are promising on child care. Our guest Rita Chudnovsky serves on the board of the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC and has spent three decades advocating for child care with organizations across Canada. The conversation should interest all Canadians concerned about supporting families with affordable child care. Learn more: Our Good Ancestor Report Card on Child Care $10aDay's BC Election Platform Analysis from the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC and the Early Childhood Educators of BC Generation Squeeze's non-partisan ⁠BC Voters Guide⁠ with our election analyses on child care, housing, deficits, climate, and health.

The ongoing investigation into the Jasper wildfire is set to intensify, with the Conservatives proposing a motion to extend the study by four additional meetings. Plus, Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's home was vandalized over his anti-BC NDP “communist” sign. And a Canadian university wants to fill 75% of its new medical school with race and sexual orientation of candidates in mind. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A recent letter from the head of the Public Service Alliance of Canada's British Columbia regional branch urges union members to support the BC NDP over the BC Conservatives in the upcoming provincial election. Will members listen? Plus, despite allegedly planning to carry out the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham terrorist attack, a man caught in Canada with plans to kill as many Jews in New York as possible allegedly was applying for refugee status in Canada, claiming he was gay. And the Canadian Taxpayers Federation is urging all provincial premiers to join New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs' federal carbon tax legal challenge. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Noah Jarvis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC NDP reacts to John Rustad's promise to end ‘soft on crime policies' Guest: Niki Sharma - BC NDP candidate for Vancouver Hastings and Attorney General of B.C Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events. In this episode of UnSpun, hosts Jody Vance and George Affleck discuss a range of political topics, focusing on recent developments in British Columbia's provincial elections and the dynamics among political party leaders. Jody attended the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Luncheon, where she witnessed speeches and debates from leaders like David Eby, Sonia Furstenau, and John Rustad. The discussion explores challenges faced by the BC NDP amid rising momentum for the BC Conservative Party, highlighted by polling data. The conversation also touches on national politics, including recent federal debates and the potential for upcoming elections in Canada, as well as a brief mention of the US political scene. Additionally, Jody and George talk about the financial and infrastructure promises within BC, the difficulties for the Green Party in gaining traction, and comments on Twitter's valuation loss under Elon Musk's ownership. All that and more on episode 267 of UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com. If you need to reach out, email george@curvecommunications.com.

Solving Emergency Room Closures in B.C.This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir asks former BC United candidate and obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Claudine Storness Bliss what can be done immediately to alleviate the constant closures of emergency rooms across British Columbia. Plus, the Duke of Data, City Planner Andy Yan dissects the BC NDP's "Opening Doors to Homeownership" plan. Will Premier Eby's policy proposal really make housing more affordable? Lastly, crisis communications expert Alex Shiff explains what politicians can do after being caught saying something that offends the public. Recorded: September 30, 2024

CCFR Radio – Ep 174: Major CCFR Announcement, Rod's Elk Hunt, New Scandal & Buyback Boondoggle New Liberal “consultant” scandal brewing? Wilson goes undercover. Major CCFR announcement! Rod's full elk hunt story with Scott Carpenter, the CCFR's president. The BCNDP lower the bar on appalling behavior in BC election. SHARE THIS PODCAST!! Watch this episode […]

Will 25,000 additional homes be enough to help B.C residents afford home ownership? GUEST: Michael Geller, President of The Geller Group, Architect, Planner and Real Estate Consultant New poll reveals tight race between the B.C NDP and the Conservatives GUEST: Dave Korzinski, Research Director with the Angus Reid Institute Introducing the unofficial, yet official, B.C election theme song GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show Contributor The vote to suspend Vancouver's integrity commissioner held back…again. GUEST: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor Why are more cities making the move to ban natural gas? GUEST: Bill Tieleman, director of the B.C Coalition for Affordable Dependable Energy (CADE) What to expect at the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival GUEST: Curtis Woloschuk, Director of Programming at VIFF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC NDP's latest 2,600 homes announcement is being touted as “glorified rentals” by realtors in the province. Plus, Liberal MP Mark Gerretsen has issued a public apology to independent journalist Kat Kanada for falsely accusing her of being influenced by the Russian government. And a Pakistani man who was arrested in Quebec near the US border over an alleged terrorist plot earlier this month is said to have raised no red flags for immigration official. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast, digital media editor Warren Frey has two interviews with Independent Contractors and Business Association (ICBA BC) president Chris Gardner and BC Building Trades executive director Brynn Bourke about who they're endorsing and what they want to see for their sectors after the election on Oct. 19. Gardner said the ICBA is supporting the BC Conservatives and its leader John Rustad and pointed to the current NDP government's use of community benefit agreements (CBA) as one of the main reasons. Bourke said the BC Building Trades are allied with the BC NDP and current B.C. premier David Eby  and also voiced the organization's support for CBAs and other NDP labour policies.   You can listen to our most recent podcast on the history of the hardhat  here and Part One of our BC Election podcast series here. Our episodes are available at the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites, on Libsyn and at  Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services

Is the B.C. Election "American-ized"?This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with political strategist Kareem Allam (Fairview Strategy) about the "importation of US-style politics" into British Columbia's provincial election campaign: The BC NDP blame the Conservative Party of BC, but the BC NDP is also invoking Kamala Harris and Donald Trump! Kyla Lee (Acumen Law) also delves into the various potential and real lawsuits surrounding B.C.'s election. Plus, This is VANCOLOUR kicks off its #bcpoli Candidate Series with BC Greens West Vancouver-Sea to Sky candidate Jeremy Valeriote to discuss the public health risks of liquified natural gas (LNG) production in B.C. Recorded: September 16, 2024

Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Monday, September 16, 2024.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate and share her daily news digest with our audience. Tune in every morning to the TRNN podcast feed to hear the latest important news stories from Canada and worldwide.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcastReferenced stories:Story 1 - The BC NDP turns its back on progressive drug policy, promises to involuntarily commit more people and hire more cops. Story 2 - Part 3 nurses in New Brunswick reject tentative agreement. Story 3 - Canada extends its ban to former senior Iranian officials to 2003, potentially stripping some of their PR or citizenship status. Story 4 - Storm Boris slams Austria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia. Story 5 - 45 people have died crossing the English Channel this year -- a spike since 2021.

Welcome to UnSpun - your go-to podcast and YouTube show for current events.Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, and federal politics, and much more.In the first episode of UnSpun Podcast's seventh season, hosts Jody Vance and George Affleck discuss recent significant developments in British Columbia's provincial politics, including the turmoil in the BC United Party following Kevin Falcon's decision to pull BC United out of the race in the upcoming election, and the surging popularity of the BC Conservative Party under John Rustad.They analyze how these changes impact the prospects of the BC NDP and their leader David Eby. The conversation then shifts to federal politics, highlighting Jagmeet Singh's strategic moves to strengthen the NDP ahead of a mandatory federal election next year, while speculating on Justin Trudeau's potential resignation.Jody and George also draw parallels with U.S. political strategies, touching upon Kamala Harris's campaign efforts. Finally, they address the pressing issue of unprovoked attacks in Vancouver and the lack of effective measures from both provincial and federal governments.Visit our website to learn where to watch and listen at UnSpunPodcast.com.If you need to reach out, email george@curvecommunications.com.

Aaron Pete interviews Premier David Eby, discussing his political journey with the BC NDP and key issues like housing affordability, infrastructure, carbon tax, government accountability and addressing the opioid crisis in British Columbia.Learn more about Enbridge: https://www.enbridge.com/Send us a textDan Bain's Sleepy Time MumblesAre podcasts TOO interesting? Need a podcast you CAN miss? Every episode Dan Bain...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.www.biggerthanmepodcast.com

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts.On this week's episode we speak with the World Peace Foundation about Israel's use of starvation as a weapon of war on GREEN PLANET MONITOR, hear voices from spaces of solidarity organizing for Palestine on FREE CITY RADIO, reflect on the work and ideas of Noam Chomsky on OATS FOR BREAKFAST and survey what Dave Barrett's 1972-75 BC NDP government accomplished in their three years in government and consider the possibilities and limitations of social democratic strategy in the Canadian context on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 72 podcasts focusing on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like Alberta Advantage, The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated for community and campus radio and heard every week on Winnipeg's CKUW 95.9FM, Montreal's CKUT 90.3FM, Victoria's CFUV 101.9FM, and at CiTR 101.9FM and Co-op Radio in VancouverFinancial support on this episode is courtesy of The Alberta Advantage. Find out more about Calgary's #1 podcast albertaadvantagepod.com.Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com

GUEST: Baltej Singh Dhillon, former RCMP officer and BC NDP candidate for Surrey-Serpentine River Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pay up! Richmond Hospital's upgrade costs spike by $1.1 billion GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global BC Legislative Reporter Metro Vancouver's travel expense policy; is it time for an overhaul GUEST: Andrew Leonard, Mayor of Bowen Island and Metro Vancouver board member Furiosa's low box office numbers: a red flag for the summer movie season? GUEST: Marc Staehling, CKNW's in-house movie expert, and executive producer for AM 730 Why America is keeping an eye on B.C's reduced hydro production  GUEST: Barry Penner, Chair for the Energy Futures Initiative Former RCMP officer runs for B.C NDP MLA in Surrey-Serpentine River GUEST: Baltej Singh Dhillon, former RCMP officer and BC NDP candidate for Surrey-Serpentine River Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk abou the BCNDP's about-face on drug decriminalisation. Plus, campus activism and showing Gaza support from the local campus lawn. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On April 2nd, 2024, the BC NDP announced amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act intending to protect tenants from evictions, lengthy rental disputes & rent increases when a minor is added to a household. But all new policy results in unintended consequences & in this case the consequences are far reaching. LandlordBC CEO David Hutniak sits down this week with Adam & Matt to go over the policy changes in detail and spell out some of the major implications. What exactly is the provincial government proposing? How will it impact you as a tenant or a landlord? And how will this create new winners & losers in the Vancouver real estate market. These changes are bigger than you think. Listen up!

Prepare to navigate the tumultuous waters of legal reform and societal justice with our  guest, Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers. Our latest episode peels back the layers of Bill 21, a contentious BCNDP legislation aimed at bringing the regulator of lawyers in British Columbia under political control. Feel the electric tension as we dissect the Law Society of BC's apprehensions, the BC Conservative Party's firm stance on repeal, and the international law implications flagged by Lawyers' Rights Watch Canada. We tackle the poignant question: How will political gamesmanship shape the future of legal regulation?Venture further as we redefine the ordinary, transforming a Surrey man's storage dilemma into a  case study on municipal bylaws. Meanwhile, we scrutinize the recent triage policy by the BC First Nations Justice Council on Gladue reports, underscoring the impact a lack of resources could have on justice for Indigenous people. Join us for a compelling journey through the intricate crossroads where law meets life.Follow this link for a transcipt of the show and links to the cases and material discussed. 

Discover the fate of legal independence in British Columbia as Michael Mulligan from Mulligan Defence Lawyers lends his expertise to the latest legal system 'modernization' attempts. This week's episode pulls back the curtain on the government's controversial plans to revamp the Law Society of British Columbia, including a reduction in elected lawyer positions, which may lead to increased government sway over legal affairs. The BCNDP seems intent on ignoring a warning from the Supreme Court of Canada on the essential nature of an autonomous legal profession, particularly when the rights of individuals stand against government interests, and is proposing that it be given greater control over the regulation of lawyers. The government proposal is troubling for anyone who may have a legal conflict with the government. Also on the show, we lay bare the troubling conduct of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) in defying a court order to pay a retired teacher her rightful compensation following a road mishap. Hear Michael's insightful breakdown of how ICBC's refusal to release $407,000, designated for the victim's future care, raises alarm bells about the insurer's integrity and the challenges faced in the pursuit of justice. With BC embracing a no-fault insurance scheme, our conversation underscores the imperative need for an unbridled judiciary to balance the scales against formidable entities like ICBC. This episode is an urgent call to stay vigilant about the mechanisms that safeguard our individual rights and the importance of a legal profession that can operate without undue influence.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed. 

Mike on BC premier David Eby's surrender to the antisemitic mob. Indigenous and environmental law expert, Robin Junger on the BC NDP's new economy-destroying legislation. And a quote the week featuring the nastiest scientist in the climate debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toxic drug deaths continue to break records in BC. We need an immediate expansion on all harm reduction initiatives. More than anything, we need a real safe supply. Instead, the BC NDP is moving backwards. They've fallen in line with a nation-wide moral panic and are actively rolling back the province's hydromorphone prescribing and drug … Continue reading Episode 41: New Front, Old War →