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Episode Synopsis
A bevy of bills get introduced in the BC Legislature, Rustad’s caucus troubles continue and Carney changes his signature legislation.
Links
In John Rustad’s hunt for a leak, B.C. Conservative MLAs have their phones searched | CBC News
The NDP sets a trap. The B.C. Conservatives walk right into it | Vancouver Sun
B.C. bill that would have stopped puberty blockers defeated
White House talks ‘successful, positive, substantive,’ but no relief on steel just yet, says LeBlanc | CBC
Canada has been working for years to prepare for Golden Dome, Air Force general says – The Globe and Mail
Billionaire Chip Wilson fined $600 for unauthorized election sign targeting B.C. NDP | CBC News
Elections BC Notice of Fine
Fall federal budgets to become the norm, Champagne says – The Globe and MailLiberals in closed-door talks to boost NDP funding, claim it’s not related to upcoming budget vote
Aspiring NDP leader who has raised thousands may be breaking party rules, official says
Yves Engler Fires Back at NDP CEO
Canadian residency, language provisions added to bill on citizenship by descent
Conservatives want to end birthright citizenship for children of temporary residents
Public Safety Minister set to table new version of strong borders bill after slew of criticism – The Globe and Mail
Understanding Strengthening Canada’s Immigration System and Borders Act, Bill C-12
BC Legislature Bills:
Bill 17 – Intimate images Stronger protections coming for people affected by intimate-image abuse
Bill 18 – Sexual violence policy Stronger measures will address sexual violence at post-secondary schools
Bill 19 – School Amendment (childcare) Province to remove barriers, make way for more child care at schools
Bill 20 – Construction prompt payment New legislation will ensure prompt payment in B.C.’s construction industry
Bill 21 – AG Statute amendments (2) Introduction of attorney general statutes amendment act (No. 2), 2025
Bill 22 – Statutes Act
Bill 23 – Regulations Act New legislation makes online versions of B.C. laws official (and 22)
Bill 24 – Vaping damages New law will hold vape manufacturers accountable for public health costs
Rob Shaw: B.C. introduces bill to sue vaping companies for health harms
Bill 25 – Housing amendments Introduction of housing and municipal affairs statutes amendment act, 2025
Bill 26 – Vancouver Charter Amendments Vancouver residents will have say on park board’s future – Can save for Cambie report
Bill 27 – Misc Statutes (2) New meeting rules will strengthen Indigenous, local government relations and Introduction of miscellaneous statutes amendment act (No. 2), 2025
Bill 28 – Business Practices & Consumer Protection Amendment Stronger tools coming to protect people from credit fraud
Bill 29 – Child, Family & Community Service Amendment Safety planning updated to better support children, families
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