Ep 262: Free the trees

The BCNDP Government have introduced two major pieces of legislation this week. Their under fire for their first that would apply a "modest fee" to freedom of information requests and the other will overhaul the province's approach to forestry.But first we tee up the next round of the Greatest BC Premier Bracket and look at the contemporary BC Liberal premiers - Gordon Campbell and Christy Clark. Vote now.LinkSegment 1: Dom of InformationGovernment Release: Amendments strengthen access to information, protect people's privacy | BC Gov NewsCritics slam NDP's proposed Freedom of Information Act changesPremier’s office to be exempt from scrutiny under law changes: McEvoyPrivacy Commissioner letter [pdf]Horgan suggests there may be no feesBob Mackin is a busy beeAdam Olsen raises a question of privilege (2:35pm)Speaker Raj Chouhan rules againstProvince intends to introduce legislation to extend key COVID-19 orders | BC Gov News Segment 2: John speaks for the treesRelease: Revamped forest policy puts environment, people first | BC Gov NewsMinister introduces bill to 'reshape' forest management in B.C.   What's next for BC ForestryQuick takesConservatives say they oppose 'secret' move to introduce mandatory vaccine rule for MPsVaughn Palmer: B.C. legislature to require vaccinations, politicians on all sides decide unanimouslyChrystia Freeland says new ‘targeted’ COVID-19 benefit programs to cost $7.4-billion, run until May 7If you’re fired for not getting vaccinated you won’t get EIAlberta 'anti-energy' inquiry doesn't outline impact of so-called misinformation