Should Be Digging Up

11/10/2025 1h 3min
Should Be Digging Up

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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