BC goes to war

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: LinksBC Throne SpeechBill extending acting conflict of interest commissioner term.Bill expanding 3 provincial parks, renaming 2Pallas British Columbia Poll: NDP 49, Conservative 41, Green 8Government provides update on pharmacy investigations, prescribed alternativesB.C. to change fee structure for addiction medication after pharmacies accused of kickback scheme - The Globe and MailCanada is getting high-speed railFederal government moving ahead with high-speed rail in Toronto-Quebec City corridorNDP warns privatizing high-speed rail from Toronto to Quebec could kill passenger trains in rest of Canada | CBC NewsThe Future of CBC/Radio-Canada Federal vote intention tightens to near-tie as Liberals and New Democrats rally around Carney - Angus ReidLiberal fundraising dataCarney leads in fundraising as Freeland says numbers don't 'tell the whole story' | CBC NewsLiberal Party questions leadership candidate Ruby Dhalla over possible interference from India - The Globe and MailMark Carney to boost construction of new homesMark Carney government will spend less and invest moreA Real Plan to End the Housing Crisis | Chrystia FreelandDoctors & Nurses | Chrystia FreelandEnergy | Chrystia FreelandMade in Canada Innovation – Helping Entrepreneurs Get Ahead – Karina GouldClimate Strategy | Frank Baylis for Liberal LeaderGreen Party of Canada Unveils First Rebrand in Over 25 Years 🟢