Cantankerous caucus

A rough week for the Conservatives as Rustad struggles to keep his cantankerous caucus under control. Meanwhile, the NDP face criticism over a land deal signed before the election but only announced recently. Federally, the Liberals kick Ruby Dhalla out of the race as the remaining four candidates square off in French and English while releasing their full platforms. Links BC Conservative backs lawyer in Law Society residential school row | Vancouver Sun Conservative Surrey MLA defends Pink Shirt Day social media post – The Chilliwack Progress B.C. Conservatives deny rift after 5 MLAs vote against anti-Trump motion – Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News John Rustad acknowledges divisions in B.C. Conservative party: ‘As a family, you have these issues’ Rustad’s motion for non-confidence vote against BC NDP fails | CityNews Stronger consumer protections coming for people in B.C. shíshálh Nation, B.C. renew landmark reconciliation agreement B.C. government defends withholding details of shíshálh Nation deal | Vancouver Sun Voting for the new Liberal leader has begun. Here’s how the process works | CBC News Ruby Dhalla kicked out of Liberal leadership race after ‘extremely serious’ violations: party | CBC News Ruby Dhalla statement Mark Carney’s French under scrutiny after Liberal leadership debate | CBC News Fortifying Canada against Donald Trump dominates final Liberal leadership debate Poll shows Freeland a close second on first ballot in Liberal leadership race Prosperity For All Canadians | Frank Baylis for Liberal Leader Carnet It’s time to build. Carney Make Housing More Affordable Carnet Economic Pillars for Change Platform – Karina Gould A Comprehensive Plan for Climate Action | Chrystia Freeland Transport Minister Anita Anand to reverse course and seek re-election: sources | CBC News