Federal Politics

Will blackface controversy destroy Trudeau?

This political bombshell has turned into a bomb blast. It's an open question whether Trudeau survives the fallout.

Sep 25, 2019 9:00 AM Read more >

Indigenous candidates making history, shaping the future

Dallas Smith: The good news is this election has more Indigenous candidates than ever. The better news is they’re split across party lines.

Sep 24, 2019 1:26 PM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 37

Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.

Sep 20, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: breaking down week 1 of the federal election

Have you heard there's an election campaign going on? Jordan and Maclean wade into the muck so you don't have to. Unless you want.

Sep 18, 2019 1:18 PM Read more >

Does government debt really matter?

Roslyn Kunin: we pay taxes to pay for goods and services from government, not to service an ever-growing debt.

Sep 17, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Federal election is Horgan’s opportunity to get what B.C. needs out of TMX

Caroline Elliott: BC’s leverage will never be greater – now’s the time to demand TMX set aside some capacity to bring down gas prices.

Sep 16, 2019 1:00 PM Read more >

Not just about a carbon tax

Matthew Lau: for all the talk about a carbon tax, a massive increase in funding and transfer payments should get more attention.

Sep 13, 2019 9:14 AM Read more >

UnSpun with Jody Vance and George Affleck -- Episode 36

Welcome to UnSpun - The Orca's current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more.

Sep 13, 2019 6:43 AM Read more >

#BCPOLI Hotstove: On dropping writs and fiscal fortunes

It's officially election season - and for once, BC might get some national attention. Might be a welcome distraction from worrisome fiscal trends, and yet more disastrous news in forestry.

Sep 11, 2019 1:10 PM Read more >

Clean/green movement won’t transform the economy quickly

There are formidable technical and economic obstacles to replacing fossil fuels with other forms of energy.

Sep 9, 2019 6:45 AM Read more >