The Dogwood Podcast

In this Pro Rep deep dive, Seth Klein, the director of the B.C. chapter of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives dispels the myths of the No side, explains what proportional representation really is and how it will fix our democracy, and describes what your three Pro Rep options on the ballot are. This episode was recorded on Coast Salish territory. Register to vote: https://elections.bc.ca/register-to-vote/

On August 30 2018, the Federal Court of Appeal ruled on fourteen different court cases brought forward against the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion’s NEB review process. And they all won. The court invalidated the permit approval on the basis of two claims: 1. The NEB under Trudeau’s government did not adequately consult First Nations and 2. The review did not account for impacts on marine life. Now the federal government must go back to the drawing board and restart the entire process. So what now? With the electoral referendum on the horizon, Dogwood supporters are ramping up for an exciting campaign on Proportional Representation which ensures a more representative democracy. This is a unique opportunity to implement a new and exciting program called relational voting which ensures our friends and family members are motivated and up to date on the facts they need to get their ballots in this fall. Take Action Register to vote or update your voter registration: https://eregister.electionsbc.gov.bc.ca/OVR (https://eregister.electionsbc.gov.bc.ca/OVR/Unavailable.aspx#)/ Find out more on the different types of Pro Rep options on the ballot: https://elections.bc.ca/referendum/voting-systems/ (https://elections.bc.ca/referendum/voting-systems/) Want to pledge to vote yes to Pro Rep? Sign up at Vote.BC.ca (https://dogwoodbc.ca/petitions/yes-to-pro-rep/?utm_source=blubrry&utm_medium=podcast) Become a recruiter for Dogwood’s Relational Voting Program: Organize.VoteBC.ca Deeper Reading Lies and losses, Dogwood, Sophie Harrison (https://dogwoodbc.ca/news/trudeau-broken-promises-trans-mountain/?utm_source=blubrry&utm_medium=podcast) No Consequences, Dogwood, Lisa Sammartino (https://dogwoodbc.ca/news/lying-first-past-the-post/?utm_source=blubrry&utm_medium=podcast) The dying of the light, Dogwood, Dave Mills (https://dogwoodbc.ca/news/democracy-dark-age-pro-rep-light/?utm_source=blubrry&utm_medium=podcast) Where are all the women?, Dogwood, Lisa Sammartino

In the wake of the explosive Peter German report which connected money-laundering in B.C. to the fentanyl crisis and housing market, we look at reactions from journalists, politicians and the public, talk about who is to blame and discuss the growing calls for a public inquiry. Sign the petition: https://dgwd.ca/corruptbc-podcast Send the Attorney General a message: https://dgwd.ca/email-eby-podcast Join a Dogwood team: https://dgwd.ca/volunteer-podcast This episode was recorded on unceded Coast Salish territory.

Do you have questions about the government’s buyout of Kinder Morgan’s pipeline and tanker expansion project? We hosted a live Q&A on Facebook to address Dogwood supporters’ most pressing Trans Mountain questions. Want to take action? Write your MP: https://dgwd.ca/stop-bailout-qa-podcast Call Minister Morneau’s office: https://dgwd.ca/call-morneau-qa-podcast Volunteer with Dogwood: https://dgwd.ca/JoinTheTeam-qa-podcast This episode was recorded on Coast Salish territory.

The B.C. government filed a reference case to the province’s highest court to prove their jurisdiction to protect local people from diluted bitumen. And they want to hear from you (yes, you!) about oil spill response. With help from former Transmountain engineer Romilly Cavanaugh and lawyer Stephanie Hewson, we give you the information you need to submit your comment. Submit your comment: https://dgwd.ca/spill-consult-podcast Read more on the West Coast Environmental Law blog: https://www.wcel.org/blog/support-stronger-regulations-keep-bc-safe-oil-spills This episode was recorded on Coast Salish territory.

With dirty money pouring into Vancouver casinos, luxury car dealers and real estate market, Attorney General David Eby heads to Ottawa to ask for help. Meanwhile, the FBI is investigating Trump Tower Vancouver. And it turns out the worldwide Facebook data scandal got its start in B.C. Sure, we live in a beautiful province – but what lies beneath the surface? Sign the petition: https://dgwd.ca/corruptbc-podcast   Send Attorney General David Eby a message: https://dgwd.ca/email-eby-podcast This episode was recorded on Coast Salish territory.

A lot happened in B.C. this past month! Between B.C.’s announcement of their new regulations and restrictions on the transport of bitumen to the wine war between Alberta and B.C., British Columbians have a lot to sort out. With the help of some expert guests, we are here to help weed through the poli-speak and media rhetoric to find out what’s actually going on.   This episode was recorded on unceded Coast Salish territory.  

In this first Dogwood podcast episode of 2018, we tackle the biggest but least covered stories of the month: the largest oil tanker spill in a quarter century. Could a similar tragedy happen on the B.C. coast?

For many British Columbians, 2017 was challenging. So why are we filled with optimism for the new year? From Kinder Morgan to U.S. thermal coal exports to democratic renewal, tune in to find out what opportunities we see for British Columbia in 2018.

A jam-packed month in the Kinder Morgan fight. Back in the host chair, Kai Nagata talks with Sophie Harrison about illegal construction, the Squamish Nation’s Supreme Court case, massive stockpiles of pipe coming to a town near you, and what the heck our governments are doing about it all. Emily Glass brings an update on this month’s province-wide organizing action, marking the anniversary of our betrayal by Justin Trudeau.   Join the day of action in your community.

Happy Knocktober! This month Dogwood's remote organizer, Anna Barford, takes over the podcast to talk about the month-long push to gather support for a Corruption Inquiry. Anna talks to four volunteers who have signed up to knock their block -- from trophy hunting to Kinder Morgan to fish farms, they tell us how they see corruption impacting their communities and why they are taking action. Take action against corruption in your community: www.dogwoodbc.ca/knocktober2017/

After a roller coaster of a year in politics, this week British Columbians are preparing for our third throne speech of the year. What does the new government have in store for Dogwood’s campaigns? Guest host Christina Smethurst finds out what’s going on with Ban Big Money, stopping U.S. thermal coal exports and the fight against Kinder Morgan.

Dogwood's pipeline and tankers campaigner Sophie Harrison takes on ten of the most popular myths about Kinder Morgan's expansion project, with help from economists Robyn Allan and Marc Lee, as well as UBC Law professor Jocelyn Stacey and Dogwood's communications coordinator, Christina Smethurst. You can find out more information at www.DogwoodBC.ca/km-myths

In the first episode since the provincial election, B.C. is still in rocky waters. SFU political scientist David Moscrop joins host Kai Nagata to explain what’s going on in the legislature and what could happen next. Director of Organizing Laura Benson hops aboard to explain what’s happening with the Citizens’ Initiative now that a new government is in sight. And Sophie Harrison, Arie Ross and Lisa Sammartino sail by to chat about the future of Dogwood’s campaigns.

In this election edition of the Dogwood podcast, Kai Nagata debriefs Christy Clark's great flip-flop on U.S. thermal coal with Arie Ross. Lisa Sammartino breaks down last week's leaders' debate and discusses the role of political donations in the campaign. And "resident youth voter motivation expert" Sophie Harrison talks about what Dogwood is doing to help Get Out the Vote.