Dr. Hinshaw apologizes for the misreporting of covid deaths, a new OECD agreement puts Trudeau’s big tech tax on hold, and many still trapped in Afghanistan wait for Canadian help. Also, Horgan’s delay of the Massey Tunnel replacement could cost BC. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 52:14 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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Western Context 240 – A Bridge to Nowhere

Alberta shows us that referendums are not just symbolic, Huawei sponsors a Chinese cultural event in BC, and we look at municipal elections in Edmonton and Calgary. Also, inflation on groceries and natural gas is here to stay. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:26 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 239 – Symbolic Gestures

The BC Supreme Court lifts the injunction on Fairy Creek protestors, the Two Michaels return to Canada, and the BC government misleads us on hospital stats. Also, Trudeau spends the first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation at the beach in Tofino. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:47 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 238 – Reconciliation at the Beach

Monday’s federal election doesn’t produce much change in party standings, calls for party leaders to be changed should be weighed carefully, and criticism of CBC’s Rosemary Barton may not be just misogyny. Also, Alberta changed its Health Minister. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:11:04 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 237 – The Election to Nowhere

Alberta implements a ‘restriction exemption program’, the BC government isn’t overseeing the safety of 1900 dams in the province, and General Vance can’t face justice because he’s too highly ranked. Also, China’s influence in our elections continues. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:09:24 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 236 – Damning Conclusions

We look at how polls work and why they can’t be trusted, the BC NDP releases ICU info to get people vaccinated, and the Alberta NDP are influencing local municipal candidates. Also, Trudeau’s record on housing affordability is in question. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 44:51 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 235 – Flipping Out

Alberta’s economy rebounds as mask mandates reappear, thousands protest the BC NDP’s vaccine passport system outside hospitals, and yet another Trudeau ethics scandal gets buried. Also, a Liberal MP is allowed to run again amid sexual harassment claims. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 58:37 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 234 – Unwanted Harassment

Maryam Monsef refers to the Taliban as ‘our brothers’, A Chinese shipyard is building Canadian ships, and BC institutes a vaccine passport and mandatory masks. Also, Twitter labels a Chrystia Freeland tweet of O’Toole as being ‘manipulated media’. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 53:18 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 233 – O Brother, Where Art Thou?

The PCs win in the Nova Scotia election, Erin O’Toole’s Conservative platform is thoughtful and moderate, and Horgan and Kenney decide to take vacations. Also Canada’s inflation rate continues to inflate. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 44:36 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 232 – Cleaning Up Ottawa

The upcoming election spurs a need for Canadian innovation, a Calgary doctor donating to the NDP organized anti-government protests, and China sentences Michael Spavor to 11 years. Also, concerns over vaccine passports go unheard. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 51:08 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 231 – Arbitrary Decisions

Alberta rolls back more COVID restrictions, BC’s drought conditions throw a spotlight on bottled water companies, and Trudeau ignores Alberta’s senate elections. Also, Trudeau condemns the Mailloux draft while the media ignores Trudeau’s past. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 52:09 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 230 – The Unquenchable Past

Trudeau faces calls to bring Afghan interpreters to Canada, BC’s 150th anniversary of Confederation is forgotten, and Alberta calls for pepper spray. Also, Carolyn Bennett’s former staff detail the sabotage she has done to Indigenous relations. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:07:23 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 229 – Assault and Pepper Spray

Singh and O’Toole battle for BC’s votes, Alberta will vote on equalization and DST in the fall, and the Green Party goes through a civil war. Also, we detail the untold stories of the pandemic: overdoses, comorbidities and more. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 55:13 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 228 – Just Call the Election

Canada has its first Indigenous Governor General, pressure mounts from the US to open the border, and federal support for passenger rail lines is announced. Also, Erin O’Toole has lots of ideas to solve the equalization problem once and for all. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 57:10 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 227 – The Electoral Dark Horse

Alberta’s Health Minister is persecuted by anti-lockdown protestors, Lytton BC burns to the ground a day after breaking Canada’s heat record, and dozens of churches and statues are burned down on Canada Day. Also, Chinese influence extends far in Canada. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 54:55 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

Western Context 226 – Heated Discourse

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