Policy and rights September 7 2021

The BC Vaccine Card will allow vaccinated people to conveniently and securely show their proof of vaccination at higher-risk social and recreational events and settings when new COVID-19 vaccine requirement rules take effect on Sept. 13, 2021. This will help increase vaccinations, while protecting people in these settings, keeping businesses open and allowing events to take place.Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole holds a news conference in Coquitlam, B.C., to outline his plan to combat the Delta-driven fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conservatives are planning to launch a national campaign to promote their plan, which they say will get vaccination rates up over 90 per cent within two months. Measures include working with the provinces on a national proof of vaccination system. The party is also calling for regular Public Health Agency of Canada briefings to resume. O'Toole continues to face questions from reporters to clarify his position in repealing a ban on assault weapons in Canada.NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with reporter in Toronto, where he outlines his party's commitment on climate action by promising to double public transit funding for municipalities and helping them electrify their bus fleets by 2030. He responds to questions about the recent protest at an Ontario campaign event where gravel was thrown at Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau, the NDP's climate plan, gun control, and the upcoming federal leaders' debates.Interview with the Green Party Candidate in Surrey BCBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.