Ep 113: Never a dull moment in BC politics ft Shannon Waters

It’s been one of the wildest weeks in BC politics, so we’ve brought back BC Today’s Shannon Waters to help us understand what led up to and has happened since the Clerk and Sergeant-at-Arms were put on administrative leave. Plus we look at the various pieces of legislation flying through the House before the legislature rises for the holidays on Tuesday. Follow Shannon @BCTodayOfficial (work) and @sobittersosweet Image via @bcpoliportraits (who’s back!) 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 Otter vs Koi in Chinatown Segment 1: Stone-Wallying the Speaker’s Office National Post story on possible fraud connections behind dismissals Latest updates It’s getting crazier. pic.twitter.com/Wu0qy6Uzcm— Mike Smyth (@MikeSmythNews) November 23, 2018 Wally Oppal made it clear in an interview with @RadioNLNews – he was the one that nixed the Plecas presser on Thursday. Hear more after about 4:20 on NL Newsday. LISTEN: https://t.co/zrmEmfWBtX #Kamloops #bcpoli— Brett Mineer (@MineerBrett) November 24, 2018 Segment 2: Other stuff is happening in BCat 35m36s Ridesharing legislation tabled (release) and some critiques from Jon Woodward (thread): Having had a chance to read B.C.'s new legislation on ride-hailing… I can't help but think how happy the taxi industry is. So here's a thread on that, with some links (that will probably be interrupted when I do a live hit for @CTVVancouver at 6pm).— Jon Woodward (@ctv_jon) November 21, 2018 Electric vehicle announcement$1B over 10 years to retrofit social housingGlobe & Mail piece on electrifying BCElections BC referendum pageToo Close To Call turnout analysisDeadline extended (after recording) BUT you must request your ballot today The voting period for the 2018 Referendum on Electoral Reform has been extended. Elections BC will now accept completed voting packages until 4:30 p.m. on December 7, 2018. https://t.co/2W4h5yC6Uw— Elections BC (@ElectionsBC) November 23, 2018 Quick takesat 56m25s CRA treats rich & poor and people living in different regions differentlyFeds release fall fiscal update – more highlights (PDF)Jagmeet’s byelections may happen in February but he misses a chance at BramptonMainstreet poll