Canada proposes a new border plan, a BC lawsuit highlights the problems with assisted death, and Alberta delivers a new Green line plan for Calgary’s LRT. Also, Chrystia Freeland resigns from cabinet before the economic statement showed a $61.9B deficit. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:00:33 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.…

A potential rift in the BC Conservatives is overblown by the media, The UCP want to strengthen power generation, and 30,000 people are unaccounted for by CBSA. Also, Alberta makes plans to secure the border. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 56:23 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.بقلم Shane and Patrick

Air Canada will now charge for carry-on bags, Alberta is scaling back photo radar, and the police no longer support decriminalization in BC. Also, former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says we may be in an actual recession. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 54:02 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.…

The Trudeau Liberals give Canadians a 2 month GST holiday, Alberta is looking at a different auto insurance approach, and BC Ferries is looking to raise fares by 30%. Also, Trump tariffs cause chaos in the Canadian media. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:05:16 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.…

Former BC Premier John Horgan passes away from cancer, Edmonton asks for feedback on a single use plastics bylaw, and Canada Post workers go on strike. Also, Steven Guilbeault proposes a global shipping carbon tax. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 58:38 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.…

Canada bans TikTok operations but not the app, Alberta slams Trudeau’s deranged emissions cap, and BC’s forestry sector faces new challenges. Also, Donald Trump's election win will make things interesting for Canada. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:00:24 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.…

Alberta amends the Bill of Rights, BC’s election result shows a tenuous NDP majority, and the Trudeau Liberals spent $2M on podcasts. Also, several elected officials get named as beneficiaries of foreign interference. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:00:22 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.…

The BC election results are still in limbo, the Alberta Pathways Alliance has high hopes for carbon capture, and Trudeau laments that he didn’t get the balance quite right on immigration. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:05:10 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.بقلم Shane and Patrick

Alberta launches a national ad campaign, the BC Conservatives released their platform just days before the election, and Trudeau says he knows who is involved in foreign interference. Also, Canada expels Indian diplomats. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 59:57 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.…

A misleading article defends Eby’s crime record, capital gains tax increases yield less revenue than expected, and TD bank is fined billions in the US for money laundering. Also, Canadian doctors now have to be on the lookout for scurvy. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 58:54 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.…