It’s not 2015 anymore

Kelowna General Hospital’s pediatric ward is closed, which is very bad. Meanwhile our premier is in Asia while the other premiers met with Mark Carney. In Ottawa, the Throne Speech passes quietly in the night despite the NDP’s pledge to vote against. And the Liberals introduce their first bills, including a major border and security state overhaul bill. Links Pediatric unit at Kelowna hospital to close for at least 6 weeks amid doctor shortage | CBC News Kelowna General Hospital doctors warn of ‘collapse’ of primary maternity care coverage | CBC News B.C. health officials were warned of problems nine months before Kelowna hospital pediatric ward closure B.C. premier on trade mission says Japanese companies expressing interest in LNG, critical minerals | CBC News Pipeline policy divides B.C., Alberta as premiers meet with Carney in Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca Premiers express optimism after pitching major projects to Carney | CBC News First Ministers’ statement on building a strong Canadian economy and advancing major projects Ontario signs deals with Saskatchewan, P.E.I. and Alberta to reduce trade barriers | CBC News Throne speech motion rewrite should remind Liberals of the perils of minority government – iPolitics Throne speech adopted without a vote in House of Commons Government of Canada strengthens border security Government Bill (House of Commons) C-2 (45-1) – First Reading – Strong Borders Act – Parliament of Canada Migrant Rights Network Condemns Bill C-2’s Anti-Refugee & Mass Deportation Provisions Privacy At Risk: Government Buries Lawful Access Provisions in New Border Bill – Michael Geist Border security bill would give law enforcement access to internet subscriber information without a warrant – The Globe and Mail From increased police power to stricter immigration, here’s what’s in the new border bill – The Globe and Mail Canada introduces proposed citizenship by descent legislation Government Bill (House of Commons) C-4 (45-1) – First Reading – Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act – Parliament of Canada House unanimously adopts Liberals’ promised income tax cut | CBC News