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Sep 30

Hot races and ridings to watch — days before Quebecers vote

What could the map of Quebec look like, after voters go to the polls this October 5th? With tight races in many ridings, the political landscape could change dramatically. That’s what CBC's Sudha Krishnan’s is watching for our election night special. She joins hosts Ainslie MacLellan and Alison Brunette with a look at what you need to know about the race to be next premier of Quebec, in a special cross-over episode between This is Montreal and This is Quebec.
3d ago

Pipelines and the B.C. election campaign

A busy week in politics in B.C. Our weekly political panel talks about Canada's growing appetite for LNG projects and oil pipelines, and what it means for the BC election campaign. Adam Olsen is a former Green Party MLA, and a member of the Tsartlip Nation. Andrew Reeve is a former press secretary and deputy director of communications with the BC Liberal and BC United parties. Elizabeth Cull, is a former NDP cabinet minister.
2d ago

What's it like on David Eby’s campaign bus?

CBC's Justin McElroy spent four days travelling with B.C. NDP leader David Eby on the campaign trail. In this bonus episode, Justin takes us behind the scenes of the tour and explains why Vancouver could become increasingly important as election day approaches.
2d ago

Is the Byward Market safe? A cop and a former addict weigh in

The historic heart of Ottawa has a problem. Many voters have told us they feel the Byward Market has become less safe. There are fears about open drug use, crime and homelessness. So what can be done? In part two of our “blind date” municipal series, we set up a conversation between a police officer and a former drug addict turned outreach worker.
6d ago

Why do so many people want to leave Toronto?

Recent polling suggests many people intend to move away from Toronto in the next five years. A former Torontonian and an urban planner weigh in.
6d ago

Who is going to be the next Mayor of Richmond? (Part 2)

For the first time in a quarter century, the City of Richmond is going to have a new Mayor. That's because longtime Mayor Malcolm Brodie is not running for re-election. Multiple candidates are vying for the position. On this episode of This Is Vancouver, we hear from candidates Mei Kang and Dickens Cheung. We also hear from mayoral candidates for the Township of Langley. Justin McElroy interviews sitting Mayor Eric Woodward and challenger Jay Lundgren.
Sep 24

Is public transit getting shortchanged in this Quebec election?

Public transit hasn’t exactly been front and centre during the campaign, despite many municipalities and transit advocates calling for major investments. Montreal’s metro needs fixing, off-island municipalities need better service and transit corporations everywhere are asking for more stable funding. So with so many demands, what should the transit priorities be? Plus, host Ainslie MacLellan rides along with a committed Huntingdon transit commuter and has a humbling revelation about the challenges of regional transit.
5d ago

B.C. Politics with a First Nations perspective

Island residents will head to the polls twice in October for the municipal and provincial elections. This week we hear from two Island First Nations leaders, to hear what they're watching or hoping for as the many campaigns unfold. ShanaThomas is hereditary chief of Lyackson First Nation, and Tania Dick is a Clinical Director for Island Health’s Indigenous Quality and Care Transformation.
Sep 24

Is Ken Sim's new campaign ad a political gamble?

CBC Municipal Affairs reporter Justin McElroy shares what some of Vancouver's municipal parties are doing to garner attention during a dual election period.
6d ago

What does Treaty Day mean today?

On this week's episode of the podcast, we hear from Mi'kmaw artist, scholar and educator, Aaron Prosper about what Treaty Day means to him, what's in the treaties that cover Nova Scotia, and where he feels we stand when it comes to treaty relations.

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