Ep 263: Prepare to be disappointed

Like many BCers, we hope for a speedy recovery for John Horgan.This week we look at the latest round of bills covering cities, education, political party financing and banning plastics. Plus the province's next step in CleanBC. Federally, we dig into the new cabinet picks.And we pit Ujjal Dosanjh against John Horgan in the Greatest BC Premier Bracket. Vote on Twitter or on our website.LinksPremier's statement on his health | BC Gov News Operation described as "successful"Segment 1: A cleaner BCFOI BillFOI bill passes second reading without government MLAs speaking to itBill 22: A call to Action Bill 22: A call to Action 2Clean BCBC launches stronger climate plan for a better future | BC Gov NewsCleanBC Roadmap to 2030 [pdf]Clean Energy Canada view B.C.’s climate roadmap sets the right course, but the clock is ticking and Dan WoynillowiczEfficiency Canada supportive Seth Klein reaction From leader to follower: B.C.’s updated climate plan – its “CleanBC Roadmap to 2030” – is not an emergency plan — Climate Emergency UnitCities billProvince gives local government more tools to increase housing | BC Gov NewsIntroduction of Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2021 | BC Gov NewsB.C. government proposes legislation to speed up permitting applications (Globe & Mail)Other billsLegislative changes to support First Nations jurisdiction over education | BC Gov NewsProposed amendments will make per-vote allowance permanent | BC Gov NewsProvince takes aim at banning problem plastics | BC Gov News Segment 2: CabinetWho's who in Justin Trudeau's 2021 cabinet Quick takesGavin Dew supports conversion practices banAaron Gunn out of BC Liberal leadership, Laurie Throness is madGreen Party members are voting on Annamie Paul's leadership — weeks after she said she would quitCanadian government urged to rescue Afghan interpreters long before American withdrawal, leaked emails reveal