Ep 61: Minister of Silly Names

Unparliamentary language is threatening our democracy in BC but thankfully Darryl Plecas is there to save us from such profanity. Plus, what does peacekeeping even mean anymore, particularly in light of Ukraine’s request that the UN intervene on their behalf against Russia. And the conversation about supply management we know you’ve been dying to hear. Finally, some quick takes which, as always, includes a not-so-quick look at the TPP and housing controversies in Vancouver. Make sure to tell a friend about us. Links Segment 1: Does the legislature need an explicit tag? at 7m03s Premier backs ban on name calling iPolitics list of things you can’t say in Parliament Segment 2: Peacekeeping, what is it good for? at 16m20s Canada mulls Ukrainian peacekeeping proposal Scheer takes to Twitter to make his announcement Segment 3: Supply management interview with John Hordijk at  23m09s Quick takes at 48m44s TPP deal reached and Angus Reid poll Four upcoming byelections and Jagmeet Singh rules out a run 105 Keefer rejected, Marpole social housing faces opposition and Meena Wong & Andy Yan call for better consultations Man sues BC government to prove Sasquatch exists If you actually read this David Moscrop, Tweet “Canadian Mussolini” at us.