Alberta and Saskatchewan continue to be the focus of federal politics but does Western Alienation really apply to British Columbia as well? And what will the current round of efforts to placate the prairie demands mean for the West Coast?

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Segment: Wacky Wexit

This is hardball federalism, I suppose. Puts Scheer in a very difficult position, though. Does he endorse, push back, or lay low?— Stewart Prest (@StewartPrest) October 31, 2019

* Anne McClellan appointed as Trudeau’s Western Advisor

Quick Takes

* End of daylight savings bill introduced* Ending bridge tolls to cost $1 billion* ICBC considered selling domain to Chinese bank* Recount in Port Moody-Coquitlam* Peter MacKay criticizes Scheer’s campaign but still back Scheer* Scheer looks to replace chief of staff* Elizabeth May eyes speaker’s chair