Ep 199: Mask up

We’re still in a pandemic and the federal government is still mired in the WE scandal. Ian & Scott catch up on the state of COVID-19 and the latest in the ongoing federal scandal. 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-trial Patron Slack is open to all supporters – Fill out the form for access Episode 200: RSVP on Facebook to watch us Live A transcript will be available soon at politicoast.ca Links Segment 1: We’re still in a pandemic July 23, 2020, Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates Health Canada: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update BC July 20 COVID-19 Modelling update: Going Forward Limit the number of people staying at vacation rentals B.C. introduces free day-use passes for six provincial parks House passes bill to extend and reform wage subsidy, introduce disability benefits Province bolsters COVID-19 support for local governments, transit Segment 2: WE still in scandal Opposition calls for Morneau to resign, wants new probe following WE Charity payment revelations Trudeau gov. contract for $912M student program was with WE Charity’s real estate holding foundation WE organization under scrutiny for not registering as lobbyist before pitching proposals to Trudeau Liberals Paying volunteer students less than minimum wage was federal government’s idea, says WE Charity Trudeau agrees to 1 request to testify on WE controversy – as 2nd committee asks for him too Quick takes New Democrats have healthy lead over Liberals in BC « EKOS Politics Vancouver Pride Society bans BC Liberals from annual parade after ad controversy B.C. premier formally asks federal government to decriminalize illegal drugs Gerri Sinclair named BC’s new innovation commissioner Canada’s asylum agreement with the US infringes on Charter, says Federal Court Gov. Gen. Payette has created a toxic climate of harassment and verbal abuse at Rideau Hall, sources allege Andrew Weaver protests bike lane Photo credit: Flickr/BCGovPhotos