Baldrey's Blog

• Political discourse has weakened during the COVID-19 pandemic, in Canada and the U.S.

  The recent takedown of Alberta Premier Jason Kenney from his party leadership is the latest example of some political parties finding it difficult to maintain unity in their ranks.

  Commentary

  May 26, 2022
  
• Keith Baldrey: The BC NDP could give Santa Claus a run for his money

  The BC Liberals look on and can only shake their heads at the tone-deaf approach their government took to dealing with big budget surpluses.

  Politics

  Dec 7, 2018
  
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• COMMENTARY: NDP facing tough test in upcoming teacher contract talks

  The possibility of another strike by B.C.’s teachers when their contract expires next June cannot be discounted or minimized.

  Politics

  Nov 30, 2018
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• Don’t expect ICBC changes to make it easier on your wallet

  It is hard to argue against penalizing bad drivers and 'rewarding' good drivers, although the word 'rewarding' may be overstating things a bit.

  Commentary

  Aug 17, 2018
• COMMENTARY: The issue of affordability in B.C. is coming back to haunt the NDP government

  It has now been more than a year since the election that eventually led to the NDP forming government and there are signs the issue the party rode to victory may be coming back to haunt it.

  Politics

  May 21, 2018
• Baldrey: How Tuesday’s provincial budget could shape the upcoming B.C. election

  Now that the Throne Speech is out of the way, the ground is prepared for something that is a far meatier subject: the provincial budget.

  Feb 18, 2017
• Baldrey: Why the budget surplus might be good news for the NDP

  There is enough financial elbow room for either party to make big spending promises, without having to raise taxes or tip the provincial budget into deficit.

  Sep 22, 2016
• Baldrey: Win or lose, Liberals are gaining ground

  Whatever the outcome of the Oct. 19 federal election, it seems likely the party that will see the greatest growth in votes and seats will be the Liberal Party of Canada, says Global BC's Keith Baldrey.

  Oct 14, 2015
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• Baldrey: B.C. wildfires a sign of larger trouble

  It looks like the weather is going to cost B.C. taxpayers dearly this year, but the provincial government is still only taking baby steps when it comes to dealing with what appears to be the chaotic effects of changes in climate patterns.

  Jul 9, 2015