Ep 243: Who speaks for the trees?

The 3 nations surrounding Fairy Creek have asked for, and received, a deferral on old growth logging in their territories but the protesters aren’t backing down yet. And a prominent Green MP jumps ship suggesting deeper troubles in the party.LinksSegment 1Old growth harvesting deferred in Fairy Creek, Walbran areas | BC Gov NewsBC agrees to defer old-growth logging for 2 years in Fairy Creek and central Walbran areasSquamish Nation calls on B.C. to halt old-growth logging in traditional territoriesTahltan and BC further their vision of shared prosperity | BC Gov NewsSegment 2Green MP Jenica Atwin crossing the floor to join the LiberalsQuick takesG7 finance ministers reach historic deal to set 15 per cent minimum corporate tax rateFederal government opening immigration options for Hong Kongers to come to CanadaParliament adopts motion demanding Trudeau halt 'belligerent' court fights versus First Nations kids, survivorsSettlement reached on residential school day scholars class-action lawsuitSkye's legacy: Recommendations in report on death of Indigenous teen in B.C. careNew legislation moves BC toward inclusive universal child care | BC Gov NewsMore licensed child care options coming to BC families | BC Gov NewsRob Shaw twitter thread on childcareRob Shaw - Ministry of AirFord government set to invoke notwithstanding clause after court rejects election finance changesFord’s notwithstanding clause usage background twitter thread