229. Trevor Halford: Can B.C. Survive a $13.3B Deficit?

About this episode

Trevor Halford discusses the financial challenges and political landscape of British Columbia with host Aaron Pete.

Trevor Halford, interim leader of the BC Conservatives, joins Aaron Pete for a conversation on the province’s downgraded credit rating, the 2026 BC budget, small business pressure, DRIPA, Indigenous reconciliation, internal Conservative Party tensions, and what kind of vision British Columbians are looking for next. Send us Fan Mail Support the show nuancedmedia.ca

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Host: Aaron Pete

Guest: Trevor Halford

Topics covered

• politics
• finance
• Indigenous reconciliation
• small business
• Conservative Party

Keywords

• deficit
• credit rating
• BC budget
• DRIPA
• Indigenous issues
• Conservative tensions

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Organizations: BC Conservatives

Places: British Columbia, B.C.

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