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This week in "what's going wrong for BC United": Another MLA defects, polls paint a bleak picture, they've made a desperate plea to Elections BC to include "formerly BC Liberals" on the ballot and interim financial reports show they have the fewest donors.Meanwhile, the BC Government stands firm against West Van and delivers (insufficient) housing targets for ten more communities. And Bonnie Henry declares the COVID public health emergency over and unvaccinated workers can apply for their jobs back.Federally, the Conservatives continue to run away with fundraising as two more by-elections are announced. The NDP's stronger chances in those ridings has led to the Conservatives turning their attacks on Jagmeet Singh.First time homebuyers can now get 30-year mortgages and the PBO is slightly skeptical of the government's projected revenue from the capital gains tax changes.LinksBC United MLA Teresa Wat defects to BC ConservativesBC Conservatives Rise, Governing BC NDP First in British Columbia – Research Co.BC United requests to add Liberals to ballot2024 Second Quarter Interim Financial Reports Available | Elections BCDo it or we do it for you: B.C. government tells West Vancouver it has 30 days to allow small-scale, multi unit housingB.C. housing minister denies West Van request for extensionBC Government delivers ultimatum to West VanThousands of homes on the way through housing targets in more communities | BC Gov News'Our schools are full': David Eby says population growth in BC 'completely overwhelming'COVID-19 public-health emergency ends, new vaccine registry will keep people safe | BC Gov NewsProvincial health officer rescinds orders for COVID-19 | BC Gov NewsB.C. official ends COVID public-health emergency four years after pandemic declared - The Globe and Mail Conservatives on pace for another record fundraising year as Liberals, NDP trail by wide margin - The Globe and MailFinancial Returns of Registered Political Parties for the Second Quarter of 2024 Now OnlineTrudeau announces dates for Manitoba and Quebec byelectionsConservatives launch attack ads on NDP, calling leader 'Sellout Singh' | CBC NewsGovernment announces 30 year amortizations for insured mortgages to put homeownership in reach for Millennials and Gen Z - Canada.caFirst-time homebuyers can now apply for a 30-year mortgage. Is that a good thing? | CBC NewsProjected revenue from capital gains tax falls short of government expectations, says PBO | CBC News
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