PolitiCoast: The BC Politics Podcast

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September 18, 2026Most improved premier
Sometimes a whole week of politics happens in a day and sometimes that day is the day after we record. Anyway, here’s our thoughts from Thursday night before three more Conservatives MLAs were dumped on the street and Peter Milobar inherited CentreBC.
Election speculation runs rampant, Conservatives spy on themselves, Mark Carney flirts with Europe and investors.
Links
BC’s Political Orphans: Unhappy with NDP, wary of alternatives, half say they have no party to gladly support – Angus Reid Institute Canada
BC Conservative Support Scatters Under Kerry-Lynne Findlay | Ipsos
David Eby taps campaign manager as election speculation grows | CBC News
Stewart Prest thread
B.C. Conservatives hire private investigator to investigate CHEK’s Rob Shaw along with current, former MLAs
Ex-B.C. Conservative MLAs and party president say a private investigator was hired to look into them | CBC News
At least 2 Con MLAs ask KLF to resign at caucus meeting Wed https://x.com/RobShaw_BC/status/2100481742163644610
The B.C. Conservatives must win. Here’s how. – Claire Ratée
BC Conservatives Are Not Far-Right, Findlay Says as Party Friction Continues | The Tyee
Milobar’s new party gains seventh B.C. legislator as Donegal Wilson joins
Will Milobar do a deal with CentreBC to avoid vote split/beat registration rules https://x.com/RobShaw_BC/status/2100428728577020416
Canada
Prime Minister Carney delivers an address to the European Parliament
Canada in talks to join EU’s Erasmus+ exchanges programme | Euronews
@vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu on Bluesky
What we know about the proposed partnership between Canada and the EU | CBC News
Prime Minister Carney delivers opening remarks at the Canada Investment Summit
Prime Minister Carney introduces new Productivity Mega Deduction to boost Canada’s advantage as the most competitive G7 country for new business investment
Government of Canada introduces new Productivity Mega Deduction to boost Canada’s advantage as the most competitive G7 country for new business investment (Backgrounder)
‘Mega’ tax writeoffs, private money for airports: How Carney’s investment summit unfolded | CBC
Canada Investment Summit: Browse the Dealbook
Canada’s 4 largest airports to be opened up to private investment, Carney says | CBC News
Stephen Harper says Canada had ‘no choice’ but to walk away from U.S. trade talks | CBC News
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1h 1min
September 13, 2026Untitled Peter Milobar Project
The BC Conservatives go a full week without losing any MLAs as the new third party in the legislature begins to take shape. Carney makes deals and pitches relationships with Europe and Mike Morrice is set to become the next leader of the Green Party (unless the members choose none of the above).
Links
Abbotsford-Mission By-election Candidates Confirmed
5 former B.C. Conservative MLAs form new party
MLA Teresa Wat to join other Conservative defectors in new party | Vancouver Sun
Group seeks to resuscitate ‘mainstream’ BC United, calls on Falcon to quit as leader | CFJC Today Kamloops
Unite Liberal BC
Updates – Recall Tara Armstrong
‘Growing pains’: Embattled B.C. Conservative leader defiant in face of caucus exodus
Eby announces ‘never 51st state’ signs as Canada-U.S. trade war escalates
From pipelines to railways and AI: Ottawa pitches 167 projects ahead of Carney’s investment summit | CBC News
Carney government drops plan to bypass protections for at-risk species
Ministers asked to prove progress ahead of cabinet retreat: sources
Canada, Ukraine forge 100-year pact built on drones and defence | CBC News
Canada targets millions of drones, a third going to Ukraine | Financial Post
EU and Canada Plan Deal to Boost Trade, Security as US Ties Fray
EU and Canada plan deal to boost trade, security as U.S. ties fray
China reveals military talks with Canadian officials after years of strain
Former MP Mike Morrice only Green Party of Canada leadership candidate after Nira Dookeran withdraws | CBC News
Green Party 2026 Leadership Race Rules [PDF]
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48min
September 05, 2026 Either way, Eby wins
The exodus continues, from the BC Conservative caucus and the government’s revenue forecasts; and the Liberals expectedly sweep three byelections.
Links
B.C. legislator and Indigenous activist Joan Phillip dies
Byelection called for Abbotsford-Mission
Áʼa꞉líya Warbus becomes 7th MLA to exit B.C. Conservatives citing leadership concerns | CBC News
2 more B.C. Conservative MLAs quit caucus to sit as Independents | CBC News
B.C. MLA Ian Paton questioned by Mounties over allegation Conservatives offered him a job if he’d step down – The Globe and Mail
Former Abbotsford-Mission MLA Reann Gasper, is Now Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s Chief of Staff
Dew says Findlay deserves chance to prove leadership – Castanet.net
Exclusive: Former BC Conservative Staffer Alleges Questionable Conduct, Racial Discrimination From Former Party Chief of Staff
2026 Conservative Party Leadership Contestant Financing Reports Available | Elections BC
B.C. admits to $1.5B budget error following BIV investigation
B.C. government overstates gas revenue forecasts by $1.46-billion due to errors – The Globe and Mail
Canada
Liberals sweep 3 federal byelections in Ontario, Quebec and B.C. | CBC
Liberal Braeden Caley wins byelection in North Vancouver-Capilano | CBC News
Steven Guilbeault officially resigns Montreal seat of Laurier-Sainte-Marie – The Globe and Mail
6 more byelections on horizon will test Liberal momentum, pressure other parties | CBC News
Prime Minister Carney announces the largest investment in VIA Rail’s history to bring passenger rail car manufacturing back to Canada
Carney government to extend gas tax holiday into the new year
Canadians should prepare for a 5 C hotter future, report warns | CBC News
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54min
August 29, 2026Summer of Discontent
The BC Conservative exodus begins and Carney finds his elbows.
Note: We recorded before the news of NDP MLA Joan Phillip’s death. Our condolences to her friends, family and community at this time.
Links
BC
Two MLAs who defected from B.C. Conservatives plan to form new party – The Globe and Mail
https://bsky.app/profile/jasjohal.bsky.social/post/3mtwnngivkc2e
Prince George-Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird outlines her reasons for leaving Conservative caucus
Brennan Day, Teresa Wat exit B.C. Conservatives, the latest to express concerns with Kerry-Lynne Findlay | CBC News
Kerry-Lynne Findlay loses two more MLAs and fires operations director | Vancouver Sun
Bruce Banman joins exodus from B.C. Conservative caucus | CBC News
Brennan Day, Teresa Wat exit B.C. Conservatives, the latest to express concerns with Kerry-Lynne Findlay | CBC News
https://bsky.app/profile/teamcanadaforever.bsky.social/post/3mu4a56jut22k
https://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/les-leyne-recording-appears-to-have-findlay-offering-job-in-exchange-for-mlas-seat-12716180
B.C. Conservative MLA for Abbotsford-Mission to step down, paving way for new leader to seek election | CBC News
B.C. Conservative riding association president for Abbotsford-Mission steps down
Elections BC allows petition bid for Indigenous law’s repeal to proceed | Vernon Matters
Canada
Mark Carney: Why I Rejected Trump’s Trade Deal
B.C. premier urges feds to reconsider fighter jet purchase, coal shipments as U.S. trade war ramps up | CBC News
Ottawa fires back after rejecting U.S. trade deal – The Globe and Mail
Ottawa removes seafood from counter-tariffs list, adds copper wire and charcoal | CBC News
LeBlanc welcomes U.S. decision ‘withdrawing positions’ on language, culture | CBC News
2026 By-elections
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52min
August 22, 2026The Smallest Shuffle
Eby makes the smallest possible cabinet shuffle, the Findlay loses a MLA and the trade talk deadline was approaching as we recorded.
Episode Notes
Links
Premier announces three cabinet changes
B.C. opposition finance critic Peter Milobar exits conservative party – The Globe and Mail
B.C. Conservative president out as party transitions under new leadership | CBC News
NDP officials, B.C. leaders get raises amid record deficit – Bowen Island Undercurrent
Transparency issues raised over B.C. gov’t decision to remove public employee directory | CBC News
BC Government Directory
Manitoba Premier urges Carney to keep fighting in trade talks with U.S. – The Globe and Mail
Premiers divided as Carney pushes to close Trump trade deal that keeps tariffs in place
Carney asks provinces to return U.S. alcohol to stores
Premier Eby’s silence on U.S. booze ban could concern lumber file, says analyst
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49min
August 15, 2026Shuffling silver linings
Another NDP MLA faces down a cancer diagnosis, more MPs announce their resignations and the Greens kick of their leadership race.
Links
B.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey announces she has cancer | Vancouver Sun
Brenda Baily statement
Premier announces three cabinet changes
1-time settlement ‘windfall’ means B.C.’s deficit last year was $3B less than expected | CBC News
Liberal MP Shaun Chen to resign over health concerns – The Globe and Mail
Liberal MP’s travel documents show claims he voted on bills while in China are false | CBC News
Ontario Conservative MP Larry Brock set to resign in September – The Globe and Mail
Mike Morrice, Nira Dookeran running for Green Party leadership – The Globe and Mail
Jeremy Appel Green Leadership interview
https://mikeforleader.ca/
https://nira2026.ca/
After a month of fundraising, Canadians have donated 1.5% of the goal for 24 Sussex Drive
Restoring 24 Sussex: A National Project for Future Generations – Rideau Hall Foundation
Quebec law ending mandatory oath to King faces constitutional challenge | CBC News
Supreme Court of Canada to hear case on constitutionality of requiring oath to the Crown | CBC News
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46min
August 02, 2026 Saved by a shambolic opposition
What’s happening with the BC Conservatives and who will win the next round of federal byelections.
Links
Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives urged to stop using term ‘First Nations’
Findlay says ‘no directive’ to B.C. Conservatives on First Nations terminology | Victoria News
Executive director of BC Conservatives is out as Kerry-Lynne Findlay reshapes party leadership – The Globe and Mail
Jas Johal on Conservative talking points
Kerry-Lynne Findlay doesn’t deny she called Teresa Wat ‘CCP’ as B.C. Conservative leader faces more challenges
Jas Johal on MLAs refusing to resign seats for Kerry-Lynne Findlay
Kelly Greene’s break from NDP cabinet solidarity a potential problem for David Eby, experts say
Former OneBC chief of staff sues MLA Dallas Brodie over firing and alleged defamation campaign
‘Blanket’ forced treatment of involuntary psychiatric patients unconstitutional, B.C. court rules | CBC News
Ottawa to scrap base contribution requirements for U.S. streamers – The Wire Report
Ottawa plans to end ‘Netflix tax,’ replace with public Canadian content funding: document | CBC News
Carney rules out using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks – The Globe and Mail
Carney says he doesn’t ‘see the value’ in using energy as leverage in U.S. trade talks | CBC News.
Carney calls August byelections for 3 ridings in Ontario, Quebec and B.C. | CBC News
EXCLUSIVE: Former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh being considered for Destination Canada’s top job
Ethics watchdog’s exoneration of Trudeau on We Charity file can be legally reviewed, top court says | CBC News
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47min
July 25, 2026Eby’s no Starmer
A familiar face returns, another is sticking around and one might need to find the door; and a bridge deal done
Links
Former B.C. Liberal MLA says centrist party is the answer for voters tired of ‘extremes’ | CBC News
Is the province cutting SOGI funding in schools? The answer is complicated | CBC News
Vancouver-Quilchena Recall Petition Unsuccessful | Elections BC
Recall campaign against Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie fails: Elections B.C. | CBC News
Province would consider selling B.C. Place to Whitecaps: Kahlon
The pipeline, the politics, the fallout: who’s up, who’s down after Alberta to B.C. project announcement – Angus Reid Institute
Carney slammed over lack of Gordie Howe bridge opening deal details | CBC News
Gordie Howe Bridge deal released as Conservatives accuse Carney of lying
Proposed Agreement in Principle | Gordie Howe International Bridge
9 premiers to allow wineries, distilleries, breweries to sell directly to consumers across provinces | CBC News
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55min
July 18, 2026Principles of convenience
A floor crosser, a Conservative party shakeup, and Eby inks a pipeline deal as Ontario burns.
Links
Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee joins the BC NDP – Castanet.net
JONESIE: We need to talk about MLA Amelia Boultbee | iNFOnews.ca
Kerry-Lynne Findlay Announces Shadow Cabinet | Conservative Party of British Columbia
Veteran mediator Vince Ready to step in to try to end B.C. nurses’ dispute
B.C. government may have no choice but to spend more to settle with nurses, experts say
Minister’s statement on Squamish to 100 Mile rail corridor
U.S. company believes it can provide rail service between Squamish and 100 Mile House as CN pulls out | CBC News
North Coast oil tanker ban being upheld, Port of Vancouver expanding in multibillion-dollar B.C.-Ottawa deal | CBC News
Canada and British Columbia strike new cooperative prosperity partnership to build a stronger, more sustainable economy
Alberta will provide oilsands producers with incentives to fill proposed West Coast pipeline
Alberta-Ontario pipeline proposal faces criticism over costs, need and lack of Indigenous consultation | CBC News
Federal government refers Port of Vancouver strategy to Major Projects Office | CBC News
Backgrounder: Port of Vancouver Gateway Strategy – Canada.ca
Conservatives lose another MP as Carney appoints Martel to the Senate
Carney appoints one of his top advisers and a Conservative MP to Senate | CBC News
Carney may name more Conservative senators to beef up ranks, says Liberal Senate representative
NDP Leader Avi Lewis rules out running in upcoming byelections | CBC News
Conservative Party had $85M in revenue but ended 2025 with a $14M deficit | CBC News
The Conservative flogging will continue until morale improves – The Hill Times
LILLEY: Does Pierre Poilievre actually want to be prime minister?
Conservative infighting
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1h 3min
June 27, 2026David Eby Has Lost Touch
Eby and Carney face blowback over their plans to buy condos and the PM might be getting a new home.
Links
Highway linking Vancouver to Prince Rupert proposed by construction company | CBC News
The Long Quest to Merge Victoria and Saanich Hits a Roadblock | The Tyee
Critics blast government plan to ‘bail out’ sagging condo sector in B.C. | CBC News
Carney-Eby housing deal met with mixed reactions and desire for more detail
Premier Eby on B.C. condo purchase proposal: ‘We don’t have to do it’
Carney announcing decision on future of 24 Sussex in coming weeks: sources | CBC News
Carney to announce fundraising campaign, design competition to restore 24 Sussex: source | CBC News
Feds push to have 3 northern projects fast-tracked under Building Canada Act | CBC News
Federal plan aims to boost nuclear sector with up to 10 new reactors, expand international footprint – The Globe and Mail
Nuclear Energy Strategy for Canada
Scheduling note: we will be on hiatus for one to two weeks, starting next week.
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53min

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