PolitiCoast: The BC Politics Podcast

Pick your pollster, party fundraising, a legislative all-nighter, a new Governor General

Stormy seas in BC as the White Caps might leave, new hospitals are canceled. And in Ottawa Carney announces something called a sovereign wealth fund. Links:

Eby changes his DRIPA plans again, and Carney gets his majority

A late cheque is a bigger fine than election misinformation.

New bills, new leaders and controversial trains.

Who’s up, who’s down and who’s out of the BC Conservatives, the Strong and Free Elections Act and the Auditor General attacks the government once more

Conservative leadership contestants drop out, CentreBC launches its own race and questions remain about Eby’s leadership and the fed NDP race comes to an end

BC wants to put limits on protests, and Carney gets another floor crosser as he stumbles his way to yet another position on Iran. Jesse Woodward from CHLY guest cohosts. Links:        

David Eby kills time changes, the feds sign a deal with the Musqueam and Carney dithers on Iran and foreign interference

The BC Conservative race tightens up with candidates dropping out and MLA endorsements racking up. The NDP are under fire for policy changes. The federal government might be fine with some light foreign interference. And the Conservatives get an amendment to the budget.

A new provincial budget, an NDP debate, and a few more seats change hands federally

A sombre reflection takes the place of the throne speech as BC prepares for budget 2026 and Carney may or may not be gearing up for an election.

More and more and more names for the BC Con leadership, while Poilievre survives his vote. And an AI consultation summary delivered to us by AI.

Shots fired in the BC Conservative race and Mark Carney tries to address affordability while offending Quebeckers

BC pauses another act for more consultation, the Cons set their rules for their race and Carney gets attention in Davos

More BC Conservative leadership candidates enter, BC Green leadership candidates fundraising, Centre BC leadership drama and Carney goes to China Links

A look back on our predictions, a few more for 2026 and catching up on the news.

We speak with journalist Rod Mickleburgh about his new book

The BC Conservative leadership race starts to take shape as another federal MP crosses the floor.

John Rustad's time as BC Conservative leader and Stephen Guillbeault is out of cabinet

Involuntary detentions, climate plans, electoral reform and pipeline politics

David Eby and Mark Carney survive the week but John Rustad's a bit more bruised.

Mark Carney has more major projects for us.

Campaign finances, ostriches and the budget

Strikes ending, one way or another and threats of elections provincial and federal.

Conservatives in disarray

Doctors quit, strikes roll on, parties prep for the budget and Canada wants to nuke the moon

A bevy of bills get introduced in the BC Legislature, Rustad’s caucus troubles continue and Carney changes his signature legislation. Links BC Legislature Bills: 

As the Legislature returns, the Conservative infighting continues. Alberta wants a pipeline and the federal NDP race has contestants.

John Rustad surives, kind of, Emily Lowan wins and Mark Carney takes on the post office

People are dying to vote in Rustad's leadership review.

Will the real BC Greens please stand up?

Politics is warming up with strikes, calls to end the temporary foreign worker program and a hint at coming major projects

Ben Woodfinden, former Communications Director for Pierre Poilievre comes on the pod to discuss the 2025 election and the state of Canadian conservativism. Links

We interview the candidates to lead the BC Green Party Emily Lowan, Adam Bremner-Akins and Jonathan Kerr. Find out why they are running and what is their vision for the BC Green Party and the Province. Links Official Campaign Websites: Emily Lowan Adam Bremner-Akins Jonathan Kerr Referenced polls: British Columbians Back Mandatory Voting and Spring […]

Ryan Clayton joins the pod to discuss the BC Green Party leadership race and couple consequential court decisions.  Links

David Moscrop joins the pod to discuss 100 days of Carney. What does the three and a third months since the election tell us about what kind of PM Mark Carney is and what does it mean for the future of Canada. Links

A mining rescue operation, ultimatums for Oak Bay & West Van, an even bigger ballot and First Ministers meet.

A cabine shuffle, a drug decision flip-flop and Poilievre's struggle for relevancy

BC Greens & fed NDP get their leadership races going, events will need risk assessments and tariffs are back on the menu

Non-political blackmail, political ferries and unprecedented NATO spending

BC Conservatives make blackmail accusations, the Liberals infrastructure bill moves ahead and the G7 concludes

The independent Conservative MLAs start a new party, but only some of them. Plus the NDP has ferry troubles again. Meanwhile in Ottawa, Carney takes a page from BC’s Bill 15 as questions pile up about what is his foreign policy. Links

Procedural shenanigans and strong armed bills in the House of Commons

The BC Legislature rises for the summer, just as the House of Commons gets back underway

BC hires then fires a DTES czar, Carney releases the mandate letter to rule them all and Danielle Smith plays with fire

BC's opposition is under investigation and Mark Carney unveils his 'ministry.'

Mr. Carney goes to Washington but first a look at David Eby’s infrastructure fast tracking stumbles and new interim leaders (kind of). Links

The results are in. We break down the election results and why the LPC and CPC each have reasons for happiness and disappointment. Plus the NDP’s disastrous night. You can donate to support the victims and survivors of the Lapu-Lapu attack at:  Filipino BC – United Way Fundraiser  Public invited to sign condolence books for […]

It’s the final days of the election and a breakdown of the party platforms. Platforms Liberals – Canada Strong | Liberal Party of Canada Conservatives – Canada First. For a Change NDP – Made for People. Built for Canada. Green – Plans – Green Party Of Canada Bloc – Plateforme politique -2025- | Bloc Québécois […]