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-trialPatron Slack is open to all supporters – Fill out the form for accessEpisode 200: RSVP on Facebook to watch us LiveA transcript will be available soon at politicoast.caLinksSegment 1: We're still in a pandemicJuly 23, 2020, Joint statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updatesHealth Canada: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak updateBC July 20 COVID-19 Modelling update: Going ForwardLimit the number of people staying at vacation rentalsB.C. introduces free day-use passes for six provincial parksHouse passes bill to extend and reform wage subsidy, introduce disability benefitsProvince bolsters COVID-19 support for local governments, transitSegment 2: WE still in scandalOpposition calls for Morneau to resign, wants new probe following WE Charity payment revelationsTrudeau gov. contract for $912M student program was with WE Charity’s real estate holding foundationWE organization under scrutiny for not registering as lobbyist before pitching proposals to Trudeau LiberalsPaying volunteer students less than minimum wage was federal government's idea, says WE CharityTrudeau agrees to 1 request to testify on WE controversy - as 2nd committee asks for him tooQuick takesNew Democrats have healthy lead over Liberals in BC « EKOS PoliticsVancouver Pride Society bans BC Liberals from annual parade after ad controversyB.C. premier formally asks federal government to decriminalize illegal drugsGerri Sinclair named BC’s new innovation commissionerCanada's asylum agreement with the US infringes on Charter, says Federal CourtGov. Gen. Payette has created a toxic climate of harassment and verbal abuse at Rideau Hall, sources allegeAndrew Weaver protests bike lanePhoto credit: Flickr/BCGovPhotos