Ep 235: War on carbon

MLAs are back in the legislature for a new throne speech and new bills and Erin O’Toole comes around on the carbon tax. Links Segment 1: BC Politics Throne Speech Text  BC moves forward on drug decriminalization, new overdose emergency response funding  $2 billion to support thousands of new homes for middle-income families | BC Gov News  Pacheedaht First Nation says old-growth activists ‘not welcome’ in Fairy Creek area  Elder Bill Jones statement 2020 Annual Financial Reports Available  Segment 2: The CPC Climate Plan Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole announces climate change plan – Secure the Future Assessing the impacts of the Conservative Plan to Combat Climate Change Quick takes At NDP convention, a new wealth tax on millionaires and a $20 minimum wage gain favour  Liberal delegates endorse a universal basic income, reject capital gain tax hike  Liberals plan to wrap up committee probing Gen. Vance’s sexual misconduct allegations Liberals limit timeline on committee study of sexual misconduct in military  Italian-Canadians to get formal apology for treatment during Second World War