Western Context - News from Alberta, BC, and Canada

Western Context 492 – Mastering Destiny

westerncontextpodcast@gmail.com (Shane) — Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:00:58 +0000

Carney’s budget 2026 looks to end homelessness in 10 years, Alberta’s new electoral boundaries are released, and BC looks ahead to a Conservative government. Also, the US midterm results may not provide tariff relief for Canada.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 57:41

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Western Context 491 – Bye Bye Eby

westerncontextpodcast@gmail.com (Shane) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 12:00:37 +0000

David Eby resigns after losing his snap election in BC, Alberta looks at banning DEI hiring practices, and Canada’s associate member status with the EU remains undefined. Also, Carney and Kinew look to abolish the Indian Act.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:14:01

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Western Context 490 – Democratic Decisions

westerncontextpodcast@gmail.com (Shane) — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:08 +0000

Alberta’s referendum results in a mandate for provincial autonomy, BC’s municipal election shows an appetite for change, and Carney’s trade rep says US tariffs may never go away. Also, advance voting numbers are down in BC’s provincial election.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:05:42

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Western Context 489 – The Incompetence Tax

westerncontextpodcast@gmail.com (Shane) — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:23 +0000

The federal government is looking to restart the immigration system, the BC NDP hid a land return plan before the election, and the media believes there may be another Alberta referendum. Also, the CRA gives out millions in fraudulent payments.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:04:23

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Western Context 488 – Infill Fabrication

westerncontextpodcast@gmail.com (Shane) — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:13 +0000

The UCP forces Edmonton to revert its infill rules, the BC NDP announce more tax increases, and Canada’s foreign registry is in shambles. Also, an AI journalist persona infiltrates the Canadian media.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:06:16

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Western Context 487 – Assembling the Team

westerncontextpodcast@gmail.com (Shane) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000

The BC Conservative upheaval leads to Findlay’s resignation, an assembly highlights Alberta’s role within Canada, and David Eby calls a snap election for October 24th. Also, new Statistics Canada numbers reverse Canada’s population decline.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:07:53

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Western Context 486 – Canada For Sale

westerncontextpodcast@gmail.com (Shane) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:00:03 +0000

Canada might become an EU associate member, the BC government forecasts larger deficits in the future, and a Calgary provincial by-election goes to the NDP. Also, Carney’s investment summit was produced by an American company.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:05:42

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Western Context 485 – It’s a Party in Canada

westerncontextpodcast@gmail.com (Shane) — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:35 +0000

Canada announces trade deals with the EU, Poland and New Zealand, Carney moves to simplify energy project approvals, and Eby unveils new border signs while wearing flannel. Also, CBC pumps up Stephen Fuhr who opposes the F-35.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:10:22

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Western Context 484 – The Dog and Pony Show

westerncontextpodcast@gmail.com (Shane) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 12:00:12 +0000

The media dismisses the US-Venezuela oil deal as inconsequential, spreadsheet errors lead to a $1.5B decline in BC revenue, and the Carney government is spending $4.7B on new passenger rail cars. Also, Toronto defends its Muslim-only housing policy.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:03:47

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Western Context 483 – The Media Carnival

westerncontextpodcast@gmail.com (Shane) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:00:54 +0000

The federal government announces counter-tariffs on the US, the BC Conservatives lose 6 MLAs in 2 weeks, and Jason Kenney and Rachel Notley join forces in the Alberta referendum. Also, the CBC reverses its policy on calling 9/11 terrorism.

Hosts: Shane and Patrick

Duration: 1:11:16

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