Ep 05: 99 Red Walloons

Did the Canada-Europe trade just get torpedoed by an obscure region of Belgium? Wallonia is being blamed by Canada’s Minister on International Trade for making agreement on the CETA deal impossible. With the Conservatives throwing mad shade, what will the Liberals do on the trade file? Also, Michael Chong presents his democratic reform proposals, which look much like his earlier democratic reform proposals. The Liberals face criticism over cash-for-access meetings and young workers literally turn their back on Trudeau. Finally, the Green Party of BC is attracting some talent in New Westminster. If you liked this shorter episode of PolitiCoast, make sure to subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen and tell a friend what you think. Also, send us suggestions on what you want to hear us cover. Image credit: Flickr/Global 2000 Links: Canada-EU trade talks with Wallonia collapse as Freeland heads home – CBC Failure of the EU free trade deal would leave Canada stranded – Financial Post What’s in the declarations that sealed the Canada-EU trade deal? – CBC Gerry Ritz suggests Chrystia Freeland needs ‘adult supervision’ – Huffington Post Chong vows to eliminate party leaders’ veto over candidates – iPolitics Drug firm executive helps organize cash-for-access fundraiser featuring Bill Morneau – The Globe and Mail Liberals avoid scrutiny for contentious cash-for-access fundraisers – The Globe and Mail Justin Trudeau gets rough ride from crowd at young workers’ summit – CBC New Westminster school board chair Jonina Campbell runs for BC Green Party in 2017 election – The Georgia Straight