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• Western Context 447 – Rustad Resigns

  John Rustad eventually resigns as BC Conservative Leader, the UCP AGM reaffirms Danielle Smith’s opposition to federal overreach, and Canada steps into the EU tent on defence. Also, a Canadian company sells military APCs to ICE. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:02:54 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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• Western Context 446 – Canada’s Purpose

  Nutrien decides to export through Washington instead of BC, more UCP MLAs are facing recall campaigns, and the Dakota Nations sue for title over southwest Manitoba. Also, a memorandum sets the conditions for a west coast pipeline. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:01:39 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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• Western Context 445 – Target Unacquired

  The gun buyback pilot in Cape Breton produces only 22 guns, the notwithstanding clause gets misinterpreted by the media in Alberta, and BC cancels its EV mandate and rebate. Also, Canada looks at the Saab Gripen instead of the F-35. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:03:06 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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• Western Context 444 – Public Projections

  The media ignores internal Liberal infighting, Carney approves more major projects, and the Alberta NDP turns to Americans for public relations. Also, a DND directive that would see public service members trained by the military quietly gets scrapped. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:10:14 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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• Western Context 443 – Deficit and Defection

  Carney’s budget promises capital spending and a huge deficit, David Eby declares BC wants no pipeline to the north coast, and Alberta faces rural redistricting issues. Also, a Nova Scotia MP crosses the floor to the Liberals. Hosts: Shane and Patrick Duration: 1:09:48 For detailed show notes visit westerncontext.ca.

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