Episode 309
Bridging the political divide
Stewart Prest joins to discuss Kevin Falcon's pledge to build a new bridge to the North Shore and the Canadian Government breaking out the cheque-book for military hardware.
January 14, 202357m 8s
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Show Notes
The BC government is spending money to help non-profits buy affordable rental housing and to expand the Crown Prosecution Service. Meanwhile Kevin Falcon wants a new bridge to the North Shore. In Ottawa it's buying season with a finalized deal for the F-35 fighter for us and a gift of surface to air missiles for Ukraine.
Links
- B.C. plans $500M fund to keep older rental buildings with non-profits, not developers | CBC News
- New fund will protect thousands of renters in B.C. | BC Gov News
- B.C. launches Crown prosecutor hiring drive to help address repeat violent offending | CBC News
- Building a new North Shore bridge a 'huge priority' for BC Liberal leader
- 'Freedom fighter' launches petition to recall 'dictator' Premier David Eby
- Recall Petition to be Issued in Vancouver-Point Grey Electoral District | Elections BC
- Canada finalizes $19-billion purchase of F-35 fighter jets - The Globe and Mail
- Canada to purchase U.S. missile defence system for Ukraine | CBC News
- Canada buys Ukraine $400M air-defence system; Canadian Army still waits for such equipment
- Trudeau wants Alberta to spend budget surplus on carbon capture incentives | CBC News