The 2019 BC Budget is out to the luke-warmest of receptions. Meanwhile at LAMC, Speaker Darryl Plecas straight out calls the Clerk and Sergeant-at-Arms liars. And in the ongoing l’affaire SNC, Gerald Butts is out as Trudeau’s principal secretary.
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Segment 1: Carole James’ balancing act
Segment 2: Plecas Strikes Back
at 16m10s
- Additional LAMC documents out
- Report of Speaker Darryl Plecas to the House Leaders and LAMC in reply to the responses of Mr James and Mr Lenz
- Independent judge to review legislature for misconduct
Segment 3: Butting out of the PM’s business
at 35m36s
- Trudeau reviewed SNC Lavalin options
- Gerald Butts resigns
- Jody Wilson-Raybould addresses cabinet
- PCO Clerk and new Justice Minister speak to Justice Committee
- Wilson-Raybould’s short speech gets standing ovation from opposition
Quick takes
at 46m36s
- United We Roll convoy
- Senator David Tkachuk calls for convoy to “roll over” Liberals
- Some other less than exemplary people at the rally
- Sexual assault allegations against Gordon Campbell under investigation
- Andrew Weaver introduces term limits bill
- BC Health Minister rules out mandatory vaccinations
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