Ryan joins us again on this episode to take a look at Canada’s new governor general, the role itself and some of the history behind it. Then we look at who might make the cut in the first BC NDP cabinet in 16 years and our usual quick takes.

Correction: In the second segment Ryan mistakenly suggests Rob Fleming was part of the NDP caucus to push for Carole James’ resignation. Sorry for this mistake.

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The dust is finally settling after the 2017 BC election and the next NDP government is starting to take shape. Trudeau is in hot water over a $10.5 million apology to Omar Khadr, but did he have any other choice? And what’s going on in the NDP leadership race?

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Segment 1: Meggs in line

Segment 2: A controversial apology

Segment 3: And then there were four

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Christy Clark lost the confidence of the legislature and the Lieutenant Governor has asked John Horgan to be the next premier of BC. We recorded this episode literally as it was happening and are getting it out as quick as possible.

We also spoke with Stephen Carter from (what was) The Strategists’ podcast about what’s happening with the possible merger between the Wildrose and Progressive Conservative parties. Follow Carter @Carter_AB

And no show notes this week as we’re trying to get this up as fast as possible.

BC has a speaker and a Throne Speech but those ideas sound awfully familiar… Brendan Dawe joins us to talk about Abundant Housing Vancouver. And Micah Goldberg joins us to talk through the Vancouver Aquarium’s lawsuit against the Vancouver Park’s Board.

Find the full, uncut interviews at patreon.com/politicoast

Apologies for the dicey audio quality at times, Ian’s still trying to figure out how to operate the fancy equipment at the Vancouver Public Library’s Inspiration Lab.

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Segment 1: What election platform?

Segment 2: Abundant Housing Vancouver

Segment 3: Vancouver Aquarium vs Vancouver Park’s Board

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Yes, we have to talk about the BC election again. Christy Clark announced her cabinet and rumours are flying whether there’s trouble in the GreeNDP paradise. Then we invite Micah back for thoughts on the retirement of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Beverley McLachlin and we look at Vancouver City Council’s decision to reject the development application for 105 Keefer Street. Plus we have lots in our quick takes.

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Segment 1: Get on with it

You’re too stupid to be following me… https://t.co/TFpVrip0Gd

— Norman Spector (@nspector4) June 14, 2017

Segment 2: Supreme Retirement

Segment 3: Don’t fear the Keefer

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We sat down with political scientist David Moscrop for this episode to talk about the ongoing BC stalemate, his work an experiences as a pundit and Canada’s new foreign policy. Follow Dave on Twitter at @David_Moscrop or find more links at his website.

Apologies for the bit of popping on Dave’s mic.

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Segment 1: Who will speak for the legislature?

Segment 2: Apparently people care what you think

Segment 3: The Trudeau Doctrine

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With the growth we’ve had since launching in October, and particularly following the historic 2017 BC election, we think it’s time to see what we can really do with this podcast. That’s why we’re launching a Patreon page to ask you to help us build this show into all that it can be.

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In this week’s episode: The NDP & Greens came to a historic alliance to bring down the BC Liberals. Andrew Scheer in the surprise new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. And Quebec wants to open the constitution. Plus our usual quick takes.

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We finally know the results of the 2017 BC election but we still don’t know who will be able to win the Green Party’s support and form a stable government. Then, we look at the recent dust up between the Vancouver Park’s Board and the Vancouver Aquarium. Should we free the whales? Plus our usual quick takes.

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Segment 1: The final countdown

Segment 2: Cetacean’s needed?

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Probit poll: @CharlieAngusNDP leads #NDPldr race, but most cases came in before Singh officially entered. #cdnpoli @VoiceOfFranky pic.twitter.com/ZKGEWV4uZn

— Probit Inc (@ProbitInc) May 19, 2017

There’s still lots to talk about in BC politics this week. Who will be Andrew Weaver’s dance partner in the coming months? What’s the state of the Conservative and NDP leadership races? And what does pollster Mario Canseco think about the state of BC politics?

Segment 1: Let’s make a deal

The Greens want official party status, electoral reform and campaign finance reform. Everyone else wants to govern. Who has a Green heart and who will be left green with envy?

Segment 2: Who wants to lead a Canadian political party?

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Conservative members, it’s your last chance to get your ballots in. Counting starts Friday, May 26 at 5PM with the leader announced the next day.

Inside the mail room:

Segment 3: Mario Canseco interview

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Learn more about Insights West, including their poll on what BCers want. Follow Mario on Twitter at @mario_canseco

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Because we love you (or at least the sound of our own voices), here’s a bonus episode this week! Here we feature some of Scott Gilmore’s “New Conservatives” dinner party, thoughts of some of the people there and our hot take after. Then we take a quick look at the Comey firing.