Hosts: Shane and Patrick

A very special episode where we look at the history of conservatism in Western Canada, specifically the rise of social credit policy in BC, Alberta, and a western based Conservative Party of Canada.

For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Duration: 56:59

Western Context 121 – A History of Western Canadian Conservatism

Removing bias and sensationalism from the news of Alberta, BC, and Canada. Providing the context and information needed to put you on the right side of the news.

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BC gets another credit downgrade, Alberta battles the federal government over municipal control, and Trudeau’s South-East Asia trip cost $2M. Also, the CSIS director testifies that the Trudeau government did know about foreign interference.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick
Duration: 51:55
For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 365 – Downgrade Diplomacy

A majority of Canada’s premiers align against Trudeau’s carbon tax, BC sees open drug use in hospitals, and Edmonton’s rolling blackouts show Alberta’s energy vulnerabilities. Also, MP Han Dong’s testimony shows the extent of Chinese foreign interference.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick
Duration: 55:49
For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 364 – Intelligence Blackouts

Canada refuses to sell LNG to another NATO ally, BC’s Haida Nation will have title over all of Haida Gwaii, and a third of gig workers would consider tax fraud. Also, $42m has been spent on Trudeau’s nonexistent gun buyback.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick
Duration: 58:17
For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 363 – Buyback Boondoggle

The Conservative non confidence motion against Trudeau fails, the Liberals want to move the election date, and the Alberta NDP does not legally exist. Also, the RCMP warns that Canadians may revolt against the government.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick
Duration: 49:33
For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 362 – Antagonizing Antics

Alberta moves to allow municipal political parties, the auditor general fires government employees getting money on the side, and Canada pauses non-lethal exports to Israel. Also, Toronto Police give bad advice to deter car thieves.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick
Duration: 56:22
For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 121 – A History of Western Canadian Conservatism

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