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• A second MP has left the Cons

  Who’s in/who’s out in the BC Conservative race. Eby promises to amend DRIPA as Conservatives call for a repeal. Federally, another MP crosses from the Liberals to the Conservatives, making Elizabeth May the kingmaker (for now). Yves Engler is rejected from the NDP leadership, Carney pitches ‘constitutional’ mandatory minimums as he snuck superpowered ministers into his budget bill. Links Rookie MP Aaron Gunn considers bid to lead BC Conservatives – The Globe and Mail Kerry-Lynne Findlay Christy Clark cryptic posts Former B.C. premier says Conservatives cannot be ‘kooky’ if they want to govern – Victoria Times Colonist   Sturko hasn’t ruled out B.C. Conservative return, bid for party leadership | Goldstream News Gazette Eby says DRIPA law could be amended after First Nations win appeal in mining case – Victoria Times Colonist B.C.’s Indigenous rights law is legally enforceable, rules court Eby accuses courts of jeopardizing B.C. economy, resource projects – The Globe and Mail Ontario MP Michael Ma crosses floor to Liberals, putting party one seat short of majority – The Globe and Mail NDP rejects Yves Engler as leadership candidate – The Globe and Mail Full correspondence via Yves EnglerCanada overhauls Criminal Code to protect victims and keep kids safe from predators What is in Bill C-16, Ottawa’s legislation that seeks to toughen gender-based violence laws? – The Globe and Mail Opinion | Mark Carney is quietly giving sweeping new powers to his ministers Canada Post commits to free postage for people who are blind as legislation changes  

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• Professionally incapacitated

  John Rustad refuses to accept his firing before resigning to his fate. The Canada-Alberta pipeline MOU leaves BC and Coastal First Nations with little but the public is surprisingly warm to the idea. Stephen Guillbeault isn’t as he leaves cabinet, while his replacement is already stirring up controversy in Quebec. Links John Rustad officially steps down as leader of B.C. Conservatives | Vancouver Sun Rob Shaw: Behind the morning of manoeuvres that unravelled Rustad’s leadership Brad Zubyk out as opposition leader Chief of Staff Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding Rob Shaw: Ottawa’s messaging for B.C. pipeline gets even more confusing National Backing High for Alberta–B.C. Pipeline, But B.C. Approval Remains Elusive B.C. premier open to new pipeline if tanker ban remains in place A Big Energy Deal with a Small Political Impact: What Canadians Really Think of the Canada–Alberta MOU Guilbeault resigns from cabinet over Carney’s energy deal with Alberta 2 top climate advisers quit saying Carney government is ignoring its experts | CBC News NDP leadership hopefuls say Guilbeault not welcome in their party after quitting cabinet Carney brings Trudeau-era minister back into cabinet, adds responsibilities to 2 others | CBC News Legault calls Miller a ‘disgrace to all Quebecers’ for his comments on French language | CBC News How a pipeline deal in Alberta somehow led to a language controversy in Quebec | CBC News

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• Is there someone Carney forgot to ask?

  BC talks big for a small bill on the Mental Health Act. Drug users challenge their conviction. The legislature may take another crack at electoral reform. CleanBC is working but needs help as Carney and Smith come to a pipeline agreement. Links Province taking action to strengthen involuntary care, better support patients B.C. says Mental Health Act changes intended to help nurses, but critics concerned | CBC News Canada’s Drug Laws Face Challenge from Founders of Vancouver Compassion Club Rob Shaw: B.C. abandons compassion club it funded as founders face drug convictions A human rights-based approach to the toxic drug crisis Premier appoints new parliamentary secretaries for armed forces, primary care Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee Report CleanBC independent review B.C. LNG push threatens electricity supply: CleanBC review – Business in Vancouver Carney’s expected green light for oil pipeline causes unease in caucus and cabinet: sources | CBC News Carney and Smith to unveil energy deal in Calgary Thursday, source says – The Globe and Mail

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• It’s curtains for the Conservatives

  David Eby gets a respectable 82% at his convention. More BC Conservative riding associations call out Rustad’s leadership, with one opting to cease operations. BC releases new economic targets while scrapping its EV goals. Pipeline politics renewed. And federally the Budget passes thanks to everyone but the Bloc. Links David Eby and BC NDP focused on working together and fighting for people at 2025 Convention Esquimalt-Colwood B.C. Conservatives end riding association – Victoria Times Colonist More riding associations call out Rustad Rustad in trouble Revolt within B.C. Conservatives swells against leader John Rustad | Nanaimo News Bulletin Procedural twist becoming common in B.C. legislature over provocative private member’s bill Elenore Sturko wants legislative amendment to change Interpretation Act | Surrey Now-Leader Delivering prosperity, good jobs for B.C., Canada Look West: Jobs and Prosperity for a Stronger BC and Canada – Province of British Columbia Kirk LaPointe: The fault lines in B.C.’s ‘Go West’ economic plan – Victoria Times Colonist Provinces sign agreement to drop interprovincial trade barriers on goods except food, alcohol | CBC News Lifting trade barriers, making it easier to buy Canadian B.C. brings in measures to support EV adoption, auto sector, while awaiting federal decision B.C. backs proposal to increase capacity for Trans Mountain pipeline – The Globe and Mail Ottawa, Alberta close to deal that includes oil pipeline to B.C. coast, sources say – The Globe and Mail B.C Conservatives talking with Alberta on pipeline: Rustad Minority Liberals narrowly survive high-stakes confidence vote, fending off holiday election How the Conservatives helped pass Carney’s budget, avoiding an election | CBC News Freeland expected to work out of U.K. for new role as Rhodes Trust CEO – The Globe and Mail Chrystia Freeland tasked with tapping Canadian businesses to help rebuild Ukraine

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• Nation Building of Good Vibes and Sour Grapes

  David Eby hopes to keep his job at the BCNDP convention, Mark Carney unveils the next set of major projects and Yves Engler finally attempts to join the NDP leadership race. Links BC Rob Shaw: Eby working to shore up support ahead of leadership review Rob Shaw: BC NDP policy buffet features everything from free transit to ICBC pet insurance Canada Carney unveils major projects he wants fast-tracked, including new mines, LNG and hydro development | CBC News?  Projects referred to the MPO – Major Projects Office – Canada.ca Major Projects Office: Second tranche of projects under consideration – Canada.ca Prime Minister Carney announces second tranche of nation-building projects referred to the Major Projects Office Canadian military will rely on public servants to boost its ranks | Ottawa Citizen Top soldier has second thoughts about public servants in reserves | Ottawa Citizen Carney government reduces savings targets for some departments, agencies | Politics | thecanadianpressnews.ca Left-wing activist Yves Engler applies to join NDP leadership race – The Globe and Mail

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