#BCPoliTalk with Bill Tieleman and Daniel Fontaine

Ep. 010: Lori Ackerman on housing, First Nations and resource economy

#BCPoliTalk is examining the issues that shape the political landscape of British Columbia.

Being a northern city, Fort St. John faces challenges and issues that differ from a large city like Vancouver.

So how is the city run and how does it handle issues such as First Nations protests, housing, and manging natural resources? As its mayor Lori Ackerman states, the secret is that "we only hire rock stars."

That, and so much more.

Ep. 009: Lisa Dominato on Vancouver taxes, homelessness and civic elections

#BCPoliTalk is examining the issues that shape the political landscape of British Columbia.

Residents in the City of Vancouver are facing a hefty tax increase this year, but are they seeing value for their dollars? How can the city be spending taxpayer money more efficiently?

And then there’s the issue of Oppenheimer Park. Residents should be able to use the park with their families, but the current situation makes that nearly impossible. With a civic election coming up, can someone come up with a plan that we can all accept?

We sit down with Vancouver city councillor Lisa Dominato to discuss the problems and potential solutions that will surely decide the city’s direction in the years to come.

That, and so much more.

Ep. 008: Greg D'Avignon on coronavirus and protests' economic impact

#BCPoliTalk is examining the issues that shape the political landscape of British Columbia.

Protests. Coronavirus. Just mentioning those two words will give many business leaders a chill in their spines today, as goods and products run low and transportation grinds to a halt. On top of that, there are barriers and hoops such as the carbon tax.

How worried should we be about our economy? How can we prepare? What impact will this have on the current (and future) governments? Join us as we dig deep into the challenges facing our economy with Greg D'Avignon of the Business Council of BC.

That, and so much more.

Ep. 007: Live from BC Budget 2020 at the Legislature in Victoria

In this special episode, we are in Victoria for the budget announcement by the British Columbia government. Among the highlights: the tax on soda / pop; tackling childhood obesity; the childcare plan; grants for students; anti-poverty measures; and ICBC.

What are the shortcomings of the budget? What are some of the areas of contention? Join us as we analyze and discuss the announcement and the impact of the new budget on our communities.

That, and so much more.

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Ep. 006: Joyce Murray on the government's role in technology

The Minister of Digital Government, Joyce Murray. shares just what that digital technology means, why it's important to Canadians and the daunting task of replacing the ill-fated Phoenix system.

Ep. 005: Linda Annis on Surrey police, transit, and ride-hailing

In this episode, Linda Annis, Surrey City Councillor and, some say, unofficial opposition to the Mayor. Linda and the Mayor do not see eye to eye on the police force, Uber, the City budget and its lack of attention to maintaining appropriate resources for fire and other emergency departments.

Ep. 004: Ellis Ross on First Nations, LNG, and the urban/rural divide

In this episode, Ellis Ross, the MLA for Skeena. Ellis is the opposition critic for LNG and Resource Opportunities and he has a particular interest in the relationship between First Nations and the development of the energy sector.

Ep. 003: Jas Johal on ICBC, LNG, and Ridesharing

In this episode, Jas Johal, the MLA for Richmond-Queensborough. Jas is the opposition ICBC critic and he has a particular interest in the energy sector.

We start by getting Jas’ take on the potential of an election. The answer is an election could happen at any moment but Jas says it may very well be out of the Premier’s hands when it comes to calling an election. He says there are too many variables in play to know for sure.

Ep. 002: Ravi Kahlon on Ridesharing and Natural Resources in BC

In this episode, Ravi Kalhon, the MLA for Delta North. Ravi is the Parliamentary Secretary for Forests. Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development.

In this episode, we dig into much of his broad range of responsibilities.  We also dive into a discussion about the effect of former Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver’s resignation from his role and his party will have on the “Confidence and Supply Agreement” with the NDP. 

Ep. 001: Vaughn Palmer on BC politics in 2020

What's up ahead for politics in British Columbia in 2020? Will the BC NDP call an election? What about the Green Party leadership? Will the BC Liberals make a comeback?