Ep 191: COVID Pharma Politics

Pharmacist Sasha Maleki joins us to talk science and pharmaceutical politics during COVID-19. Plus the latest on Canada-China relations, long-term care, Andrew Weaver's meltdown and the return to the legislature.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 politicstoday.news/free-trialPatron Slack is open to all supporters – Fill out the form for accessA transcript will be available soon at politicoast.caLinksPharmacy politics with Sasha MalekiWatch Sasha Maleki on Viral TransmissionsKenney to use tests, medications from 'peer' countries, won't wait for Health Canada to play 'catch up'Alberta pauses trial testing hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatmentDr Bonnie Henry reiterates call for decriminalization of drugsWhy was Alberta's chief medical officer not consulted in decision to end public health order, NDP asksQuick takesWhat the Meng Wanzhou ruling means, and how it could have gone the other wayTrudeau says Ottawa undecided on whether to block Huawei from 5G networksMilitary teams raise concerns about conditions at Ontario care homesSummary of military reportArmed Forces reportNora Loreto's tracking sheet of long term care deathsFreeland says all options open as Singh questions why federal pension fund owns care company facing COVID-19 lawsuitsPM Trudeau commits to explore plan to allow 10 days of paid sick leaveFormer BC Green Party leader lashes out at former caucus on social mediaBC in longest state of emergency as legislature set to resume