Step 3: Profit

This episode of PolitiCoast dives into the evolving political landscape across British Columbia and Canada, starting with the tightening conservative leadership race, where several candidates have dropped out, leaving Peter Milibar as the sole MLA in the running. The endorsements of Caroline Elliott and Yuri Fulmer are seen as strategic moves to consolidate moderate and social conservative support. The show also examines the shaky state of Centre BC, questioning its viability as a new political force amid executive resignations and low organizational capacity. On the policy front, the Greens' ambitious rail strategy is scrutinized for its feasibility, with concerns over cost, infrastructure decay, and prioritization of regional commuter networks over long-distance routes. The episode turns to David Eby’s declining popularity in the latest Angus Reid poll, highlighting a lack of political energy and vision from the NDP government. Meanwhile, the federal NDP leadership race appears to be shaping up for a clear victory by Avi Lewis, though tensions with provincial wings and the party's branding remain unresolved. The Liberals, led by Mark Carney, enjoy strong polling, with Carney benefiting from a steady-hand image amid global uncertainty, though questions remain about whether they’ll call a snap election or rely on by-elections to secure a majority.