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The BC Legislature returns with a Speech from the Throne that's big on war rhetoric but thin on substance. The first two bills are introduced as a poll shows the NDP with a healthy lead. At the same time, the NDP introduced changes to address pharmacy kickbacks and opioid diversion allegations. Federally, we (Ontario & Quebec) are getting high speed rail (maybe, eventually) and the CBC will be reformed and funded (maybe, eventually). We also have some fundraising numbers for the federal Liberal leadership race and policy from Mark Carney and the also-rans. And it looks like Ruby Dhalla is out (made official after recording). Finally, introducing:
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- BC Throne Speech
- Bill extending acting conflict of interest commissioner term.
- Bill expanding 3 provincial parks, renaming 2
- Pallas British Columbia Poll: NDP 49, Conservative 41, Green 8
- Government provides update on pharmacy investigations, prescribed alternatives
- B.C. to change fee structure for addiction medication after pharmacies accused of kickback scheme - The Globe and Mail
- Canada is getting high-speed rail
- Federal government moving ahead with high-speed rail in Toronto-Quebec City corridor
- NDP warns privatizing high-speed rail from Toronto to Quebec could kill passenger trains in rest of Canada | CBC News
- The Future of CBC/Radio-Canada
- Federal vote intention tightens to near-tie as Liberals and New Democrats rally around Carney - Angus Reid
- Liberal fundraising data
- Carney leads in fundraising as Freeland says numbers don't 'tell the whole story' | CBC News
- Liberal Party questions leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla over possible interference from India - The Globe and Mail
- Mark Carney to boost construction of new homes
- Mark Carney government will spend less and invest more
- A Real Plan to End the Housing Crisis | Chrystia Freeland
- Doctors & Nurses | Chrystia Freeland
- Energy | Chrystia Freeland
- Made in Canada Innovation – Helping Entrepreneurs Get Ahead – Karina Gould
- Climate Strategy | Frank Baylis for Liberal Leader
- Green Party of Canada Unveils First Rebrand in Over 25 Years 🟢
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