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by Scott de Lange Boom, Ian Bushfield
PolitiCoast is the BC politics podcast. We cover British Columbia, Canadian and sometimes international politics from a West Coast lens. PolitiCoast was launched in October 2016 by Ian Bushfield & Scott de Lange Boom.
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- 5 days ago57 min
Supercycle
Economist Kevin Milligan joins to break down Budget 2026 and the state of the BC economy left for Lorne Doerkson.LinksFollow Kevin Milligan (@kevinmilligan.bsky.social) Budget 2026 - Canada.ca What's next as the B.C. Conservatives transition from opposition to government? | CBC News
- 1 weeks ago1h 7m
Snapback
Lorne Doerkson's BC Conservatives won a massive majority with 48% of the vote and 63 seats (at time of recording), while David Eby's BCNDP crashes to 37% in its worst result since 2001 (and second worst result since Thomas Berger). The Greens sit at 11% with two seats, and turnout is a bleak ~48% as many NDP voters stay home.Ian's joined by journalist Shannon Waters and now ex-political staffer Patrick Meehan to breakdown what happened.We argue Eby never sold a convincing reason for the snap vote, looked opportunistic, and lacked a forward-looking “what’s next” pitch—while distractions like the childcare controversy and shifting rationales didn’t help. We flag tight races, the Greens’ limited breakthrough, and the risks for the new premier, including party infighting over his interim leadership status. The NDP taps Jennifer Whiteside as interim leader, Kevin Falcon resigns as BC United leader, and Patrick reflects on seven years as a government staffer now job-hunting after the loss.LinksRead Shannon Waters in The NarwhalFollow Shannon on BlueskyFollow Patrick Meehan on BlueskyElections BC resultsB.C. NDP knives were out for David Eby before the last vote was cast | Vancouver SunJarryd Jäger claims of BCNDP infighting over Whiteside appointmentDiamond Isinger response to Falcon's resignation
- 2 weeks ago1h 2m
Beginning of the End
Scott's last episode before paternity leave coinciding with possibly our last episode covering David Eby as premier. What a world.Anyway, the polls are bad for David Eby, the Conservative platform is built on economic magic and maybe we'll look for two leadership contests in the new year when Scott returns. And Alberta's sticking around, for now.LinksGo vote! Or if you're late to listening, check for the results.BC Conservatives open up commanding lead over Eby NDP | Trending PoliticsGreens rising, NDP diving BC Conservatives lead as election enters final week – Innovative Research GroupB.C. Election 2026: BC Conservatives lead slightly as two-way race narrows and campaign enters final daysSarbraj Singh Kahlon on X: Doug McCallum rallies with BC Conservatives / X Platform | Conservative Party of British ColumbiaConservatives Commit to Building SkyTrain to Newton Town CentreBC NDP will work with Surrey to build SkyTrain extension to Newton338Canada British Columbia | All 93 districts The Writ's British Columbia Election Tracker Elliott, Gunn deny BC NDP claim they're vying for Doerkson's position Advance voting for B.C. provincial election down 11% compared to 2024: officials | CBC NewsElections AlbertaAlberta referendum live results | CBC News
- 3 weeks ago1h 6m
David Eby is no John Horgan
The debate was bad. The platforms are too long, too short or too non-existent. But at least the Cons are smart enough to dump the Hitler comment guy.LinksBC Leaders' Debate 2026 NDP Platform: Build BC Strong - BC Strong Fiscal & Costing Plan BC NDP will advance Sooke’s Phillips–Throup connection BC NDP to connect people to new Cowichan Hospital with new bus route Eby to expand transit to get people where they need to go, faster Eby Outlines Next Steps for Forestry Eby pledges new B.C. shipyard, permanent manufacturing fund Eby’s BC Ferries Plan: Reserving Bookings for Locals | BC NDPConservatives Will Fix BC FerriesConservatives Will Crack Down on Gangs and Lock Up Violent OffendersConservatives Vow To End NDP Election ChaosConservatives Will Build a New Massey Bridge and New Hospital in SurreyGreens Platform: https://bcgreens.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/BCG_Platform.pdf2026 Platform | CentreBC — A Balanced Plan for BC B.C. NDP Leader David Eby gets $10-a-day child care. Opponents are outraged | CBC News B.C. Conservatives cut ties with candidate accused of Hitler remarks - The Globe and MailB.C. Conservative campaign director under fire for anti-Islam posts | CBC News DAVID EBY MUST FIRE NDP CANDIDATE FINED FOR CONCEALING INFORMATION FROM INVESTIGATORS | Conservative Party of British Columbia Judge dismisses B.C. NDP's challenge of Green candidate in Yaletown | Vancouver Sun
- Oct 11, 20261h 1m
I've made a huge mistake
We have candidates, policies, upcoming debates and more.And if you have an idea for a future guest co-host, let us know!Links2026 Provincial Election | Elections BCCandidates | Elections BC CANWEST PARTY How to watch the B.C. provincial election leaders' debate on Oct. 14 | CBC News Eby will take on grocery giants to protect families from rising costsTo build B.C. strong, Eby will ask the wealthy to pitch in a bit more, B.C.'s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health care BC NDP to double funding for public librariesDavid Eby’s plan will strengthen health care for seniorsEby to support small businesses through the trade warBC NDP commits to Jewish community security and summit to confront organized hateBC NDP announces new support for wildfire-impacted families, including those uninsured Fighting Wildfires. Protecting Communities. | Conservative Party of British Columbia Meet the BC Wildfire Service aviation fleetConservative Platform: Delivering Essential Services and Cutting Waste at Metro VancouverSafe Streets For BC | Conservative Party of British Columbia Supercharge British Columbia's EconomyConservatives Will Cut Your Taxes by $1,000 BC Greens' Fair Share Act would unlock $22.2B for childcare, transit, and housing BC Greens announce plan to end legislated poverty and address low assistance ratesBC Greens announce plan to regulate AI and hold Big Tech accountable<a href="https://angusreid.org/data-centre-doubts-two-thirds-want-them-limited-fears-over
- Oct 3, 20261h 1m
Voluntary Underdog
We have polls! So many polls that all say the same thing.We have policies! They're... well maybe we'll get something better.We're getting a pipeline (dammit, that's not what I meant).LinksBC Conservative Support Rallies Without Kerry-Lynne Findlay | IpsosBC’s Wide-Open Election – Innovative Research Group B.C.: Conservatives 40%, NDP 39% as Housing Mandates Collide BC Election 2026: Dissatisfaction Is High, But Voters Remain Unsettled 338Canada British Columbia | Poll Analysis & Electoral Projections The Writ's British Columbia Election Tracker British Columbia Election Projection | Poliwave Eby to turn more empty condos into homes people can affordEby to double critical mineral exports, expand Port of Prince Rupert Eby’s plan will cut gas prices by up to 30 cents a litre, crack down on gougingConservative Party of BC Pledges No New Taxes on British ColumbiansMake British Columbia an Energy SuperpowerConservatives to Remove PST from Canadian AlcoholBC Greens announce plan to lift the freeze on $10-a-day daycare, with universal free child care by 2031, alongside new candidate for Victoria-Swan LakeBC Greens announce plan to support renters, unveil two new candidates for South IslandBC Greens announce Toxic Drugs policy alongside former chief coroner and candidate for Saanich South, Lisa LapointeBC Supreme Court finds Drug Law Unconstitutional, Frees DULFThe ruling OneBC pledges not to run against eight ‘principled’ B.C. Conservative candidates B.C.'s large parties on track to field candidates in all ridings as deadline looms Current candidate list Criminally charged B.C. incumbent running for re-election, another ‘seriously considering’ candidacy<a href="https://saanichnews.com/2026/09/28/recently-resigned-abbotsford-mission
- Sep 26, 20261h 11m
The Craziest Week in BC
Register to vote: https://elections.bc.ca/2026-provincial-election/register-to-vote/ Links B.C. Premier David Eby pauses PST expansion, adds $90M tariff relief packageEby mum on snap election as Conservatives lose three more MLAs - The Globe and MailOneBC 'overwhelmed' with candidates but fails to get party status before B.C. vote B.C.: NDP Leads Conservatives 41% to 36% as Election Begins Ballot Backlash: BC Conservatives open 8-point lead after snap election call, but electorate far from locked inConfused by what's going on in B.C. politics? Catch up on the disarray | CBC NewsPolicy Announcements:NDP: Eby to triple U.S. health worker recruitment Eby pledges new “Built in B.C. and Canada” buying rules
- Sep 18, 20261h 0m
Most improved premier
Sometimes a whole week of politics happens in a day and sometimes that day is the day after we record. Anyway, here's our thoughts from Thursday night before three more Conservatives MLAs were dumped on the street and Peter Milobar inherited CentreBC.Election speculation runs rampant, Conservatives spy on themselves, Mark Carney flirts with Europe and investors.LinksBC’s Political Orphans: Unhappy with NDP, wary of alternatives, half say they have no party to gladly support - Angus Reid Institute Canada BC Conservative Support Scatters Under Kerry-Lynne Findlay | Ipsos David Eby taps campaign manager as election speculation grows | CBC News Stewart Prest threadB.C. Conservatives hire private investigator to investigate CHEK’s Rob Shaw along with current, former MLAsEx-B.C. Conservative MLAs and party president say a private investigator was hired to look into them | CBC News At least 2 Con MLAs ask KLF to resign at caucus meeting Wed https://x.com/RobShaw_BC/status/2100481742163644610The B.C. Conservatives must win. Here’s how. - Claire RatéeBC Conservatives Are Not Far-Right, Findlay Says as Party Friction Continues | The Tyee Milobar's new party gains seventh B.C. legislator as Donegal Wilson joinsWill Milobar do a deal with CentreBC to avoid vote split/beat registration rules https://x.com/RobShaw_BC/status/2100428728577020416 CanadaPrime Minister Carney delivers an address to the European ParliamentCanada in talks to join EU's Erasmus+ exchanges programme | Euronews @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu on Bluesky What we know about the proposed partnership between Canada and the EU | CBC NewsPrime Minister Carney delivers opening remarks at the Canada Investment Summit Prime Minister Carney introduces new Productivity Mega Deduction to boost Canada’s advantage as the most competitive G7 country for new business investment<a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/department-fina
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