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Episode Synopsis
All three parties are kicking off the election campaign with a bevvy of policies. We look at their housing policies and more. Plus the NDP have started dropping their research suggesting how weird John Rustad is, while the Conservatives try to implicate Ravi Kahlon's sister in influence peddling.Federally, Trudeau easily survives his first confidence motion but there are more on the horizon, particularly as the Bloc draws its red lines.LinksB.C. party leaders to clash in sole televised debate on Oct. 8 | Globalnews.caPoliciesNDPMortgage schemeCritical mineral/mining strategySkilled trade apprenticeshipsMore doctors and pharmacistsConservatives"Rustad Rebate" housing tax creditMining Mining backgrounderSeniors plan Seniors backgrounderNorthern BC power generationGreensDemocratic reformAddressing toxic drug crisisMental healthcareCarbon tax tweaksScandalsVideo shows Rustad saying he regrets getting 'so-called vaccine' | CBC NewsBug-eating remarks from B.C. Conservative leader raise eyebrowsBC housing minister faces questions about sister's consulting clientJas Johal oppo dumbFederal newsJustin Trudeau's Liberals survive first confidence vote | CTV NewsAfter 1st failed attempt, Conservatives table another non-confidence motion - National | Globalnews.caTrudeau government survives Tory non-confidence vote as Bloc issues new ultimatumBoosting Canadian seniors' benefits would cost a 'chunk of change,' says PBOFederal firearm buyback program has cost $67 M since 2020, still hasn't collected guns
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