Carney officially removes non-partisanship from the Senate, Alberta and Ontario agree on a cross-Canada pipeline, and the BC Nurses strike escalates. Also, trucking companies facing safety violations were still permitted to use TFWs.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:12:59

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Alberta, BC and the federal government agree on a West Coast pipeline proposal, the BC NDP breathe easier after a floor crossing, and Alberta plans a new power plant and data centre. Also, claims that the Order of Canada is colonial miss the larger story.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:11:52

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Carney makes a plan to renovate 24 Sussex Drive, BC stops an amalgamation vote in Victoria, and a noise bylaw threatens fun at the Calgary Stampede. Also, Carney and Eby give a bailout to real estate developers.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:08:40

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The Carney Liberals ram the lawful access bill through the House of Commons, the BC NDP fires the Massey Tunnel contractor, and Albertans will receive a $100 energy rebate. Also, Canada tariffs canned vegetables at 10%.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:16:34

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The Liberals spend billions on a secure food strategy, Poilievre positions himself as Captain Unity in Alberta, and BC allows drivers knowledge tests to be taken online. Also, the teenager social media ban will have a lot more consequences for everyone.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:06:42

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Alberta looks at airport to downtown train corridors, the BC Conservatives elect Kerry-Lynne Findlay as their new leader, and Alberta rolls out a new surgery funding model for hospitals. Also, Carney addresses antisemitism with a new advisory council.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:05:20

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Canada makes a deal to export LNG to Germany, Carney’s inflight meals incur huge costs, and the Supreme Court decides Aboriginal title does not apply to private property. Also, Carney wants to help make America great again.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:05:20

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Liberal MPs are unhappy with Carney’s environmental policies, the CRTC is forcing streamers to pay even more tax, and the BC Conservative leadership race concludes soon to little fanfare. Also, Danielle Smith will bring her own referendum to Albertans.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:02:45

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Alberta and Ottawa continue to advance a west coast pipeline, VPNs could leave Canada over Bill C-22, and a judge quashes the Alberta separatist petition. Also, a CBC funded comedy show fakes interviews over residential schools.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:03:50

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Louise Arbour will be Canada’s new governor general, Chinese officials wanted to stop Vancouver’s Shen Yun performances, and Alberta’s electors list sees a data breach. Also, US Indigenous tribes are using BC’s DRIPA legislation to halt resource projects.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:14:17

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