Ep 208: Much Trudeau about nothing

We're in the first few days of the provincial election and the debate over whether it should've been called is still underway. While the leaders didn't present much at their speeches at UBCM, they were faced to confront the Coroner's report of 147 people who died in August from toxic drug supply. But we also have some polling.Federally, Trudeau is daring the opposition to bring down his government with a new Speech from the Throne and a bill to transition workers on the CERB to a suite of new benefits, including something branded as "paid sick leave."And in our quick take we look at the scandal that reminded everyone the federal Greens are in the midst of a leadership race.Listen to Scott & Ian on Ontario Loud this Tuesday.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-trialLinksSegment 1: And they're offFormer Green leader Andrew Weaver backs NDP in B.C. electionElection should be a test of premier's trustworthiness, BC Liberal leader saysBC Election 2020: Horgan, Furstenau set to speak at UBCM conventionIllicit drug death count remains high in BC during dual health emergencies.'The fix was in': BC Liberals in Surrey-White Rock call out own partyElections BC says 160,000 voters ask for mail-in ballotsInsights West Majority of BC Residents Disapprove of Horgan's Snap Election Call, But Voter Intentions at this Early Stage in the Race Point Towards BC NDP LeadResearchCo BC NDP Ahead of Rivals as Campaign Starts in British ColumbiaSegment 2: Much Trudeau about nothingThrone Speech: A stronger and more resilient CanadaDavid Moscrop Opinion | In Canada's throne speech, Trudeau's Liberal government promises more of the sameGovernment of Canada introduces legislation to support Canadians through Recovery Benefits and extend access to funds for emergency measuresGovernment Bill (House of Commons) C-2 (43-2) - First Reading - COVID-19 Economic Recovery ActLiberals enrich some COVID-19 benefits in new bill, urge all MPs to support itQuick takesGreen Party Leadership Candidate Appeals Expulsion From Race, Reinstated