Ep 103: It’s not the people’s People’s Party

Maxime Bernier’s launched his new party: The People’s Party of Canada and everyone’s already made the requisite PP jokes. Meanwhile in Ontario a court ruling invalidated Doug Ford’s attempt to halve the size of Toronto’s City Council, so naturally he is invoking the Notwithstanding Clause to overrule the courts. And one former BC premier decided to weigh in with her thoughts on the matter. Everything is seriously normal in Canadian politics. We’ve cut down the quick takes for the public release. To hear our full discussion, become a supporter on Patreon. Check out our partner: BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription deal if you decide to continue. Start your trial at britishcolumbiatoday.ca Links Segment 1: Maxime unveils his PP People’s Party of CanadaMaxime admits to speaking to Canadian Nationalist PartyPlay-by-play of Maxime’s announcement Segment 2: If at first you don’t succeed, invoke Section 33at 9m33s The rulingChristy Clark’s comments (video) and CBC article Quick takesat 28m17s Burnaby spent $1.1 million fighting Trans MountainHorgan says LNG deal close at UBCM4.5% rental increase approvedGroup uses Bowinn Ma office for allegedly partisan purposesFederal NDP wrap strategy session in SurreyPeople don’t know Jagmeet Singh in Burnaby SouthSaudi reduces arm’s deal size