The BC Liberals consider a name change, the federal Conservatives talk membership numbers and reports covering heat deaths, freedom of information and elections.

Segment 1: A record breaking race

Conservative leadership: More than 600,000 may vote in race | CTV News

Conservative leadership hopeful Pierre Poilievre tables bill to ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates

Brown says he won’t run for the Conservatives if Poilievre wins the leadership

5 of 6 Conservative leadership candidates open to another debate

Segment 2: Damning reports round up

Report: Extreme Heat and Human Mortality: A Review of Heat-Related Deaths in BC in Summer 2021

Coroner’s report on B.C. heat-dome deaths calls for greater support for populations at risk

Heat dome report includes “no recommendations” to keep people safe this summer, says critic

Report: FIPPA FOR THE FUTURE

Access to BC government information rooted in culture of secrecy, MLA committee hears – Economy, Law & Politics | Business in Vancouver

Report Meeting New Challenges: Recommendations from the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada following the 43rd and 44th General Elections

Recommendations: Meeting New Challenges: Recommendations from the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada following the 43rd and 44th General Elections

Politics Chief electoral officer says it should be illegal to spread misinformation about voting

Quick Takes

BC Liberal convention to focus on party name change | Vancouver Sun

BC Liberal Party Convention 2022 – Register Today!

BC government delays some school upgrades due to shortage of capital cash | Globalnews.ca

Canada and Denmark reach settlement over disputed Arctic island – The Globe and Mail

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