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Episode Synopsis
We round up the latest in BC politics: Eby's (delayed) swearing in, fundraising numbers, labour peace, doctor deals, Olympic denial and what's happening in the House (with one week of sitting left).Then we deep dive into the legitimacy of the notwithstanding clause following Doug Ford's usage to strip education workers of their right to strike in Ontario (they're off the job anyway though).And in quick takes, the federal fall fiscal update and new immigration targets.LinksNew B.C. premier Eby to be sworn in Nov. 18, with Liberals and Greens decrying delayMotion to delay sitting approved but they almost lost the voteLiberals canceled more sittings though2022 Third Quarter Interim Financial Reports Available | Elections BCB.C. makes huge boost in compensation for family doctors | Vancouver SunB.C.'s new payment model could lure out-of-province family doctors | Vancouver SunB.C. makes seismic shift in funding model to retain, attract more family doctors | Globalnews.caHealth care workers ratify provincial collective agreement | Hospital Employees' UnionBCGEU ratifies collective agreement with province | Globalnews.caBCTF DealB.C. teachers deal getting mixed reviews | CityNews VancouverB.C. government says it won't support 2030 Winter Olympics bid | CBC NewsB.C.'s decision not to support 2030 Olympic bid is a blow to reconciliation, First Nations say | CBC NewsBC Liberals to vote on name change Nov 13-15Progress of BillsEverything you need to know about the CUPE strikeAndrew Coyne on disallowance and the nothwithstanding clauseFreeland's mini-budget waives interest on student loans, sends more money to low-income workers | CBC NewsHighlights of the 2022 Fall Economic Statement | CBC NewsOttawa reveals plan to welcome 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025 | CBC NewsImage via CUPE Ontario
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