A baker's dozen

Two more MLAs and a candidate cross from BC United to BC Conservatives. And we look at some of their positions as BCU seeks relevancy and BC Conservatives chase the reactionary vote.Federally, a new redacted report says various politicians have wittingly colluded with foreign governments. And the Auditor General criticizes the frequency of McKinsey contracts.LinksB.C. United caucus chair Lorne Doerkson defects to ConservativesBC United unveils historic fish and wildlife management planRob Shaw: MLA Elenore Sturko defects to Conservatives in stunning blow to BC UnitedConservatives announce floor crossingCoquitlam-Maillardville BC United candidate rejoins conservatives Turns out they should have listened to their vetting committeeBC United releases ‘United to Fix Child Care’ plan to address the NDP child care crisisB.C. Conservatives envision sweeping changes to schools, housing, climate and Indigenous policies if elected - The Globe and MailHaida Gwaii agreement pollMurray Rankin retiresGovernment won't commit to releasing names of MPs who allegedly conspired with foreign actors | CBC NewsOpposition challenges Liberals to name parliamentarians allegedly colluding with foreign powers - The Globe and Mail  Special Report on Foreign Interference in Canada's Democratic Processes and InstitutionsLiberals blocking access to 1,000-plus documents, says intel-oversight panel reviewing foreign interferenceWhat the 'inadvertent error' in the PBO's carbon tax analysis means, in as plain English as possible | CBC NewsThe carbon pricing debate is somehow getting worse | CBC NewsFederal government flouted rules when awarding McKinsey contracts: AG report | CBC News2024 Reports 5 to 7 of the Auditor General of Canada to the Parliament of Canada