Ep 246: Cancelada Day

We recorded on July 1 so we had to ask: Should we cancel Canada Day and what does that  even mean? But before we get into it, we round up the latest news. Links 3rd First Nation discovers unmarked residential school graves ‘Most homes’ in Lytton, BC, destroyed by catastrophic fire, minister says Premier Horgan under fire for saying “fatalities are a part of life” Aaron Gunn launches BC Liberal leadership exploratory committeeBC to lift COVID-19 restrictions on masks, enters stage 3 on July 1 – NEWS 1130 RCMP investigating Winnipeg scientists fired from lab for possible transfer of intellectual property to China David Lametti on Twitter: “Disappointed to see @CPC_HQ Senators deny unanimous consent to continue to advance #C6 over the summer. Canadians believe conversion therapy should be banned. Conservatives apparently disagree.” Green party president says ultimatum to Annamie Paul still unanswered, putting her job in limbo Green party president says Annamie Paul’s job still in limbo, demands retraction Annamie Paul faces July 20 non-confidence vote as Green Party lays off staff Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna set to retire from politics   Trudeau defends Bennett after ‘racist and misogynist’ text Building a green economy: Government of Canada to require 100% of car and passenger truck sales be zero-emission by 2035 in Canada Perspectives on Canada Day: A Postmedia – Leger Poll – Leger Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action