Author: Scott

  • Ep 273: Predictions in Unpredictable Times

    Ep 273: Predictions in Unpredictable Times

    Ian returns to the podcast and we (belatedly) review our predictions for 2021 and look ahead to the year ahead. Plus a round up of the news. Vote in the Greatest BC Premier Bracket Links John Horgan announces he has completed his cancer treatment 2021 Prediction Episode (Ep 221: 2021 is off to a helluva…

  • Ep 271: Unclear Goals

    Ep 271: Unclear Goals

    Stewart Prest returns to discuss the evolving pandemic, how BC is adapting to omicron and why is it so hard for governments to articulate what the covid response goals are. Links All travellers will once again need a molecular COVID-19 test before arriving in Canada | CBC News  Province strengthens COVID-19 measures for safer holiday…

  • Basic income: Easier said than done

    Basic income: Easier said than done

    The Basic Income Task Force has questions for basic income proponents and opponents.

  • BC Government Economic Strategy Calls for Fewer Jobs in Vancouver, More Sprawl

    BC Government Economic Strategy Calls for Fewer Jobs in Vancouver, More Sprawl

    Does Vancouver have too many jobs, particularly in the tech sector? The BC government seems to think so. In January the Vancouver Sun’s Vaughn Palmer reported on an government economic strategy report that was circulating within the government. I have obtained a copy of the report via a FOI request. You can read the report…

  • Ep 160: Promises and Platforms

    Ep 160: Promises and Platforms

    In our final pre-election episode, we break down platforms of the four main national parties. The Cambie Report’s Matthew Naylor returns to discuss the highlights and lowlights of the platforms and what they tell us about the state of Canadian politics. Check out our partner: BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC…

  • Ep 159: It’s Debatable

    Ep 159: It’s Debatable

    Call the Question’s Maria Dobrinskaya returns to discuss the Legislature’s busy first week and what effect the debate will have on the election. Check out our partner: BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an…