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Former Ward 3 councillor David Hickey, who is the Liberal MLA-elect for Saint John Harbour, gives some advice on what potential candidates should know if they're thinking of running for council in the upcoming byelection.

With a provincial election call expected any day now, Liberal MLA for Sydney-Whitney Pier Derek Mombourquette discusses what will be in his party's platform for CBRM.

Kate Elman Wilcott is the Liberal MLA-elect for Saint John West-Lancaster.

John Herron is the newly elected Liberal MLA for Hampton-Fundy-St. Martins.

Blair Lekstrom says some former BC United candidates will have tough decisions to make.

It wasn't the first time a provincial politician switched political stripes in Nova Scotia — and it likely won't be the last. But it was rather surprising when Premier Tim Houston announced Brendan Maguire (Halifax-Atlantic) would also be joining the Executive Council as a member of his cabinet. The former Liberal MLA has been highly critical of the Progressive Conservatives since they took office. And now he says he'll have a chance to make a difference from the Government side of the house. What does it all mean? That's what we explore in this conversation with Dalhousie University Professor Dr. Lori Turnbull.

It was a dramatic day today in Nova Scotia politics. Liberal MLA Brendan Maguire has crossed the floor to the Progressive Conservatives and has been named the new minister of Community Services. He spoke with guest host Preston Mulligan about the change. 

Rob McKee is the Liberal MLA for Moncton Centre.

A frank conversation with Liberal MLA Tony Ince about the challenges he experienced living on the streets as a young person, and how the experience informs his view on the current housing crisis this province is experiencing.

Kathy Legge of Duncans Cove is still waiting for repairs after her access road was washed away in significant rainfall and flooding last weekend. And she's not alone. Host Jeff Douglas spoke with Kathy, and Brendan Maguire, the Liberal MLA for Halifax Atlantic, about the damage and questions that remain.

Angela Simmonds was elected as a Liberal MLA in 2021 to represent the Preston riding. She left about halfway into her first term, after running for the leadership of the party. Now, she's taking on a new challenge! Angela Simmonds talks with Portia about her journey.

Seg 1: Scientists have developed a mirror that is capable of time travel in a way. Guest: Andrea Alù, Co-Researcher and Founding Director of the Photonics Initiative at the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center Seg 2: How the quick reflexes of a BC MLA saved the day. Guest: Elenore Sturko, BC Liberal Mental Health, Addiction, Recovery Critic Seg 3: What is on the agenda and what can Canadians expect from Joe Biden's presidential visit to Canada? Guest: Touria Izmi, Reporter for Global News National Seg 4: Why is it important to include traditional Indigenous names on government documents. Guest: Doug Clovechok, Liberal MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke Seg 5: The Childcare reduction fee initiative was meant to help families with the burden of high cost childcare, but what's disrupting the fee program? Guest: Grace Lore, Minister of State for Childcare Seg 6: Why would Han Dong advise China to postpone the release of the Two Michaels?  Guest: Sam Cooper, Investigative Journalist at Global News National Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is it important to include traditional Indigenous names on government documents. Guest: Doug Clovechok, Liberal MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A piece of legislation passed in 2002 called The Lunenburg Commons Act was helped clarify the public use of a 22-acre parcel called Blockhouse Hill. That was property set aside after the settlement of the town in 1753. In 2017, the Liberal MLA for Lunenburg introduced amendments to that act, allowing the elected representatives to make the property available for development. And not surprisingly, many people who are finding out about this now are not pleased. Paula Rennie is one of those residents who says they are still organizing to come up with a strategy. She says not every decision council makes should be up for a public vote or a plebiscite. But she says it's different when those plans interrupt a 270 year old promise.

Elenore Sturko, Liberal MLA for Surrey South discusses why a 'safe supply' isn't always a safe supply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Debating B.C's commercialization of cocaine in Question Period Dana Larsen, Director of the Medicinal Mushroom Dispensary and Get Your Drugs Tested discusses Question Period's debate on B.C's commercialization of cocaine Why can't we put anyone away? Suspected money launderer won't be charged John Daly, Former Global News Investigative Journalist discusses why it's difficult to put away white collar criminals in Canada. The concern to keep jobs in Victoria's downtown region Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce discusses why work from home may kill Victoria's downtown core. Nordstrom pulls out of Canada Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst and President of Bruce Winder Retail discusses why Nordstrom has decided to close all of its stores across Canada and what this means for the future of departments stores. Should traffic fines be based on a person's income? Daniel Fontaine, New Westminster City Councillor asks if traffic fines be based on a person's income Calling for a public inquiry into China's interference in Canadian elections Peter Julian, NDP MP for New Westminster-Burnaby discusses why there needs to be a public inquiry intro China's interference in Canadian elections The commercialization of hard drugs in BC Elenore Sturko, Liberal MLA for Surrey South discusses why a 'safe supply' isn't always a safe supply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show: Liberal MLA reacts to ICBC rate freeze Women's car stolen with her kids inside! Fighting back against increased vape taxes. Healthcare workers pushed to brink according to new survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lettuce prices skyrocket amid a shortage of Iceberg and Romaine Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab & Professor in Food Distribution at Dalhousie University Are food waste apps becoming the new way to grocery shop? Sarah Soteroff, PR Manager of Too Good To Go Can a gel that stops excessive bleeding mend BC's healthcare system? Joe Landolina, Co-Founder and CEO of Cresilon, and the inventor of VETIGEL: a bio-gel that stops excessive bleeding How will lifting isolation restrictions in BC impact the spread of COVID-19? Dr. Brian Conway, Medical Director & Infectious Diseases Specialist at the Vancouver Infectious Disease Centre Is Ken Sim sending the wrong message by attending the World Cup? Dr. Travers, Deputy Editor of Gender & Society and Professor of Sociology and Anthropology at Simon Fraser University How are Family Connections Centres impacting children on the spectrum? Julia Boyle, Executive Director of Autism BC Will Eby's public safety plan mitigate crime in Vancouver? Elenore Sturko, Liberal MLA for South Surrey

Today on Baldrey's Beat:  BC ambulance paramedic begins bargaining discussions. Liberals have a new MLA in the Leg as of yesterday: Elenor Sturko! Will she be tough on crime?

On today's show: Today is the 2nd Truth and Reconciliation day. ABC candidate Ken Sim joins us to discuss his party's platform. Liberal MLA reacts to David Eby's housing plan.

Long lineups, technical difficulties and lack of water: Vancouver Craft Beer Week facing harsh criticism on social media after disastrous Saturday event As you probably know, Vancouver is a craft beer haven. From Stanley Park to Parallel 49, there are tons of breweries that call this city their home. That's why so many beer enthusiasts were eager to check out the Vancouver Craft Beer Week this past Saturday at the PNE. But instead of getting to enjoy bold new flavours, they were treated to long line-ups, technical difficulties and a lack of water. Our show contributor Jawn Jang spoke with Lenny, one of the attendees who went on Saturday about how the event turned out. More than half of BC's Housing board is being replaced To discuss the changes that were announced late last Friday evening is Mike Bernier, Liberal MLA, Peace River South & the current Official Opposition Critic for Housing How can we avoid similar network outages in the future, after Rogers begins to get back online? Matt Hatfield, Open Media Campaign Director, Digital Rights Advocate says more cellular network options is the way to prevent further mass network outages in the future.  Regulating 3D printed guns How is Canada regulating 3D printed weapons in the wake of the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. We discuss with Rod Giltaca, CEO and Executive Director at the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights How is climate change impacting mosquitos throughout British Columbia? Dan Peach, Postdoctoral Fellow at UBC and Director of the Entomological Society of British Columbia tells us how he's been studying the changes to mosquitos over the years due to climate change.  What have we learned from COVID when it comes to Long-term care homes? Terry Lake, CEO of BC Care Providers Association joins us to discuss the state of long-term care homes in British Columbia and how they may be planning for further covid case spikes 

To discuss the changes that were announced late last Friday evening is Mike Bernier, Liberal MLA, Peace River South & the current Official Opposition Critic for Housing

You know it if you've been to the grocery store or the gas pump lately. Inflation is having a big impact on the cost of living with the Consumer Price Index and food prices increasing by more than they have in decades. While the price of gas and diesel may have stabilized slightly, they are still at historic highs. And so far, the Nova Scotia Government has rejected calls for a reduction in motive fuel taxes. There's also the issue of the tax-on-tax when you add the cost of HST to your purchase. Brendan Maguire is the Liberal MLA for Halifax Atlantic. He's hoping the Progressive Conservatives follow the examples of provinces like Newfoundland and Labrador and Alberta where they have introduced temporary tax relief at the pumps. And he says all politicians in all parties need to do a better job of following through when they move from opposition to government.

Ch1: Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are set to begin a three-day tour of Canada this week that will focus on Indigenous reconciliation and climate change. Guest: Ross Lord, Global National Atlantic Correspondent. Ch2: Abundant housing Vancouver argues Vancouver City Council should strengthen the Broadway Plan. Guest: Albert Huang and Peter Waldkirch,  Directors of the nonprofit, volunteer-run Abundant Housing Vancouver. Ch3: B.C. Liberal leader Kevin Falcon returned to the legislature with a promise to offer “bold solutions” to B.C.'s problems. Guest: Mike Bernier, Liberal MLA for Peace River South. Former finance critic Ch4: Farmers in B.C. have been beset by weather woes in the past two years, including scorching temperatures, wildfires and catastrophic flooding. Guest: Armel Castellan, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Senate rejects Women's Health Protection Act aimed at preserving access to abortion Janet Rutledge, MLA for Burnaby North and founding member of Every Woman's Health Centre discusses where the status of the conversation surrounding abortion in Canada.  Plus, your calls! Do you think the Senate's decision will have an impact on Canada? Will cutting gas tax lead to lower fuel costs in BC? Peter Milobar, Liberal MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson region and ​​the Official Opposition Critic for Finance discusses the current gas price situation in British Columbia.  Plus, your calls! Should the province cut the gas tax? What do you think needs to be done to curb the skyrocketing gas prices?  Does the Broadway Corridor Plan need to be amended? Michael Geller, Retired Architect, Planning and Real Estate Consultant examines the Broadway Corridor Plan and how the city of Vancouver has changed over the years   After making WHL history, Vancouver Giants fully embrace underdog mentality against Kamloops Blazers It's a great time to be a hockey fan with the NHL playoffs providing so much drama through the first round. And even though the Canucks didn't qualify, that doesn't mean you can't see post-season hockey in the Lower Mainland! Our show contributor Jawn Jang joins us now to tell us more about a cinderella run happening in our own backyard. How is BC preparing for the arrival of Ukrainian Refugees? Chris Friesen, Chief Operating Officer of the Immigrant Services Society of BC discusses how B.C, is preparing for the first arrival of Ukrainian refugees.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recent news of bullying and swarming incidents have parents on edge. What's your reaction? What steps need to be taken by schools, parents, or other authorities? Next, the B.C. Liberal Party is pushing for public funding to help pay for IVF treatments. We hear from a Liberal MLA, and hear about people's experience with infertility across the province.

Peter Milobar, Liberal MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson region and ​​the Official Opposition Critic for Finance discusses the current gas price situation in British Columbia.  Plus, your calls! Should the province cut the gas tax? What do you think needs to be done to curb the skyrocketing gas prices?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ch1: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2022 inductees were announced Wednesday, and despite initially opting to "respectfully bow out" of the nomination process, Dolly Parton is part of this year's diverse class. Guest: Alan Cross, Music Journalist Ch2: A new trend in the gig economy is standing in line for other people.  But who would do this? Guest:  Raji Sohal, Mornings with Simi Contributor Ch3: One of the crises the NDP provincial government is dealing with is repeat offenders. An idea proposed on the other side of the legislature is to create a special crown counsel,dedicated to dealing with repeat offenders. Guest:  Mike Morris,  Liberal MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie critic for Public Safety and Solicitor General. Ch4: Two B.C. men facing murder and conspiracy charges in gang-linked violence were among four people who died in northwestern Ontario when a small plane crashed there last week. Guest: Kim Bolan, Vancouver Sun Crime Reporter. Ch5: Having a midwife for primary care during pregnancy and birth has become so popular in BC that midwives are now doing 25% of the births in the province! Guest: CKNW Contributor Raji Sohal interviewed Lehe Spiegelman, Midwife and President of MABC Ch6: In Canada, Cinco de Mayo is used to channel the spirit of celebration with bright and vibrant decorations, food and drinks. Guest: Colin MacDougall, Portfolio Consultant at Corby Spirit and Wine Limited. Ch7: Well-known police officer Elenore Sturko has announced she has been appointed by the BC Liberal Party to be their candidate in the Surrey South byelection. Guest:  Elenore Sturko, B.C. Liberal candidate for Surrey South. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob McKee is the MLA for Moncton Centre.

Rob McKee is a Liberal MLA who introduced a petition to bring back the mask mandate in schools.

There are several news stories circulating on the immediate future of the shelter at the Mi'kmaw Friendship Centre. Some are focusing on the increased demand for services and the challenges of meeting their core goal of helping the urban indigenous population. Other stories are looking at the expiring lease agreement, lack of secure funding for 2022 and allegations from workers who have applied to become unionized. Brendan Maguire is the Liberal MLA for Halifax Atlantic. He's the party's Poverty and Homelessness Critic but he was also Municipal Affairs Minister in Iain Rankin's short lived government. Maguire has spoken openly about his own experience being homeless and the missed opportunities of his own recent time in government. He also offers his thoughts on stigma and what each of us can do to help.

Last February, former Premier Stephen McNeil took some time after his last cabinet meeting to thank Geoff MacLellan for his time as a Liberal MLA and Cabinet Minister. At one point in his political career, there was talk that he may some day run for the leadership. Today, MacLellan made his return to the public stage next to Premier Tim Houston.

We speak with Bruce Banman, Liberal MLA for Abbotsford South and Robin Cox, head of the Climate Action Leadership Masters Program at Royal Roads University about crisis management. And then we look at ways to help with Jenn Schroeder, Director of Philanthropy and Communications at the Langley Animal Protection Society and Michael McKnight, President ad CEO of United Way British Columbia.

Bill Blair, Emergency Preparedness Minister; David Molko, CTV News; Michael de Jong, B.C. Liberal MLA; Richard Madan; CTV News; Stephanie Levitz, the Toronto Star; Karl Dockstader, One Dish, One Mic; and David Jacobson, former U.S. ambassador to Canada.

David Molko, CTV News; Dan Albas, Conservative MP; Bruce Banman, B.C. Liberal MLA; Robert Batherson; Conservative Party President; Mary Ng, International Trade Minister; Bob Fife, the Globe and Mail; Fatima Syed, The Narwhal; and Rebekah Young, Scotiabank.

Mike Morris represents Prince George-Mackenzie. He argues that jobs are disappearing in the forest industry because of years of mismanagement, but it's not too late to save the wildlife that depends on them.

Mike Morris represents Prince George-Mackenzie. He argues that jobs are disappearing in the forest industry because of years of mismanagement, but it's not too late to save the wildlife that depends on them.

This is part 2/3 of our Lead up to the Legislature series! Over three episodes, we will be chatting with the Third Party, Opposition and Government about their priorities for the Fall sitting of the PEI Legislative Assembly. Today, we are chatting about COVID19 & Education, Tissue and Organ Donation, Anti-Racism and Homelessness, with our special guest, the Liberal MLA for D14 West Royalty, Gord Mcneilly.

Ch.1: If you've been thinking about traveling to the United States, news for you this morning that you need to know. Guest: Len Saunders, Blaine Immigration Lawyer. Ch.2: The City of North Vancouver is in the planning stages of replacing the Harry Jerome Recreation Centre. Guest: Wilson Williams, Squamish Nation Council Member and Governor of the North Shore Indians Lacrosse Team. Ch.3: We're reminded that Thanksgiving for some means dealing with the tough challenges from the pandemic. Guest: Mike Bernier, Liberal MLA for Peace River South. Ch.4: Finland has joined other Nordic countries in suspending or discouraging the use of Moderna‘s COVID-19 vaccine in certain age groups because of an increased risk of heart inflammation, a rare side effect associated with the shot. Guest: Doctor Brian Conway, Medical Director & Infectious Diseases specialist at the Vancouver Infectious Disease Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada Day is just around the corner. It's a celebration of the beginning of our Nation. Barbecues, parties, fireworks are all part of the tradition. But in light of the discovery of 215 bodies at a residential school in Kamloops and now 751 in Saskatchewan, for some people, there is nothing to be proud of or to celebrate.  The residential school system in Canada is one of the dark moments in our history. Between the government and predominantly the Catholic Church, the aim was assimilation. While tragic and deplorable, many countries have an inconvenient past. Does that mean you can't celebrate the positive despite the negative?  The hashtag “cancelCanadaDay” has been picking up steam. Several communities are scrubbing their plans for July 1st. Should the holiday be cancelled?  Victoria, Penticton and Port Hardy have pulled the plug for this year. Kelowna and Belleville Ontario have also pressed pause. Several communities in New Brunswick are backing off plans for July 1st.  Our Unpublished.vote question asks: Do you feel Canada Day celebrations should be cancelled in light of the discoveries in Kamloops and Saskatchewan? Yes, No or Unsure.  You can log on and vote anytime at Unpublished.vote and email your MP to tell them why you think what you do.  Guests: Marcus Gee, Globe and Mail columnistDavid Pratt, Vice Chief of Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Ellis Ross, Liberal MLA for Skeena and a former chief with the Haisla Nation

Chapter 1: The provincial government has a patchy track record getting pandemic relief money out the door, and now issues are arising with their Launch Online program as well.  This was $12 million intended to help businesses in B-C with their online presence, but not everyone is actually eligible to take advantage of that.  Guest: Sumeet Bains, Operations Manager at Bains Travel. Chapter 2: It may be virtual this year but the 2021 International Auto Show is going ahead with all the latest and greatest from automakers around the world.  Guest: Jodi Lai, editor-in-chief at AutoTrader DOT C-A Chapter 3: We’re finally getting some numbers around how much travel into and out of Canada took place during the holiday season.  Travel into Canada declined by a whopping 93 percent in December of last year, and the number of Canadians returning from abroad was similarly impacted, 91 percent compared with 2019. Chapter 4: It’s business as usual in B-C schools after the B117 variant of COVID-19 - first identified in the U-K - was found in 7 schools in the Fraser Health Region.  Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside assured parents there was no evidence of transmission in the schools, as the province continues to ignore calls for wider use of rapid tests and more autonomy for individual schools to decide on their own COVID-19 protocols. Guest: Jackie Tegart, Liberal MLA, opposition critic for education. Chapter 5: An update now from Surrey Police Chief Norm Lipinski as they continue to prepare for the transition away from the RCMP there.  Guest: Norm Lipinski, future Surrey Police Chief. Chapter 6: An overwhelming majority of federal politicians have voted in support of a motion declaring that China is actively engaged in genocide against their Muslim population.  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and members of his cabinet opted not to vote on the motion, but advocates are praising Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole for taking action on the issue.  Guest: Mehmet Tohti, Executive Director of the Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Murphy was a Liberal MLA from 2003 to 2010. Dennis Cochrane was the leader of the provincial PC party from 1991 to 1995. Laura Reinsborough was the federal candidate with the Green Party of Canada in the Beauséjour riding in 2019.

Roughly 50 people, including a B.C. Liberal MLA and Green Party candidate, turned out to the Ministry of Forests in Prince George to protest the use of glysophate spraying on forest stands.

The show begins with an introduction to the glyphosate spraying issue for listeners from outside of BC's rural industrial belt. I then interview long-time friend of the show, Laura Parent who made her first run for public office in Prince George-Valemount this fall, followed by Mike Morris, re-elected as a BC Liberal MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie. We discussed the rural-urban divide in BC politics, challenges facing smaller communities and, most importantly, Mike's renewed initiative and private member's bill to end glyphosate spraying in our forests.

The incumbent Liberal MLA for Peace River North says he hopes the new NDP majoriity will share information with the public about the feasibility of Site C in their new term. He also discusses other priorities for his riding.

After remarks yesterday from Laurie Throness in regards to comparisons made between contraception and eugenics, his resignation today has been solidified.  We chat with Mike Smyth Show host, Mike Smyth!

Chapter 1: That's Quebec Premier François Legault after the province announced over 700 new cases of COVID yesterday.  They're cracking down big time, Global News reporter Brayden Jagger-Haines joins us from Montreal this morning with more on new health measures coming into effect Thursday. Guest: Brayden Jagger-Haines, Global News reporter in Montreal. Chapter 2: Tonight at 6 p.m., the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Guest: Bruce Heyman, Former US Ambassador to Canada, co author ofThe Art of Diplomacy: Strengthening the Canada US relationship in times of uncertainty. Chapter 3: Today is World Heart Day - a day that serves as a reminder that cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death on the planet; but #2 in Canada after cancer.  Niki Reitmayer checked in with Scott Lear, a professor in the faculty of Health Sciences at SFU. She asked him: what is the most common cause of heart disease? Chapter 4: Starting tomorrow, passengers on BC Ferries will no longer be allowed to remain in their vehicles on closed decks.  An exemption from Transport Canada is expiring, despite the efforts of the provincial government.  BC Ferries spokesperson Deborah Marshall is on the line to explain what will change.  Guest: Deborah Marshall, BC Ferries. Chapter 5: John Horgan has called a provincial election!  Is he confident in the NDP's ability for re-election and what will he and the party be campaigning on? Guest: John Horgan, leader of the BC NDP. Chapter 6: The Green Party has a new leader in BC and she joins the show to respond to John Horgan and give her reasons why a Green vote is the way to go in the upcoming provincial election. Guest: Sonia Furstenau, Green Party Leader. Chapter 7: If you missed our conversation with NDP leader John Horgan you can find that on the Mornings with Simi podcast after the show.  New polling on the provincial leadership race commissioned by Global News, we're joined by IPSOS public affairs senior vice president Kyle Braid to break that down.  Guest: Kyle Braid, IPSOS Senior Vice President. Chapter 8: Liberal MLA Jas Johal joins us to talk about what putting the provincial sales tax on pause would accomplish, and weigh in on our interview with NDP leader John Horgan earlier in the show. Guest: Jas Johal, Liberal MLA for Richmond-Queensborough Chapter 9: Even though we hammer the message home every election, the percentage of people who vote in provincial elections has dropped to just over 60 per cent.  Well Girl Guides is encouraging parents to make voting a family activity this time around. Girl Guides provincial commissioner Diamond Isinger joins us with more. Guest: Diamond Isinger, Girl Guides Provincial Commissioner.

The finance critic and Liberal MLA for Prince George-Robson Valley weighs in on the NDP government's fiscal plan.

There will be some new faces in the Legislature when it reconvenes. We'll talk to two MLAs who are new to the role - Liberal MLA for Bathurst West Rene Legacy and PC MLA for St. Croix Kathy Bockus.

Mike Murphy was a Liberal MLA from 2003 to 2010. He ran for that party's leadership in 2012. Dennis Cochrane was the MP for Moncton as a Progressive Consevative from 1984 to 1988. He was the leader of the provincial PC party from 1991 to 1995. Laura Reinsborough was the federal candidate with the Green Party of Canada in the Beauséjour riding in 2019 and is a volunteer with the Green Party of NB.

On today's show: Today is the last day that the Vancouver Aqaurium will be open to the public Back to school! The issues with the Gordon Campbell Government as told by a former Liberal MLA in a new book. Vancouver Canucks analysis Subscribe to the Mike Smyth Show podcast to hear more: https://curiouscast.ca/podcast/681/the-mike-smyth-show/

Chapter 1: Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer joins the show to talk about the massive deficit outlined by Liberal finance minister Bill Morneau. Guest: Andrew Scheer, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. Chapter 2: Levi's sales fell 62% in the second quarter, which resulted in them having to cut 15% of their workforce (about 700 jobs).  What have your ‘fashion' habits been like during the pandemic?  Chapter 3: Professor Jennifer Robson teaches public policy at Carleton University and she joins us to talk about what we learned about the federal government's priorities.  Guest:  Dr. Jennifer Robson, Associate Professor of Political Management at Carleton University. Chapter 4: John Horgan has promised to update the Police Act. Guest: Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety. Chapter 5: Forensic nursing is a critical field that provides care to victims of abuse and violence, and BCIT has set an important benchmark for forensic health sciences in Canada.  Guest: Tara Wilkie, BCIT Instructor for Forensic Health Sciences program, Registered Nurse and Forensic Nurse Examiner. Chapter 6: This week, once again, we saw motions get delayed by Vancouver City Council. Why does it seem this council can't get anything done? Because, as Councillor Christine Boyle says, “the amount of time that is intentionally and/or embarrassingly wasted by certain councillors is both painful and harmful.” She tweeted this scathing review of councils efficiency on Tuesday after motions B2 (street checks) and B4 (supporting community led initiatives) were delayed by two weeks. Guest: Christine Boyle, “One City” Vancouver City Councillor Chapter 7: The province has announced it will form an all-party committee to revisit policing policies in BC. What changes should they be looking to make, and what practises should stay? Guest: Robert Gordon, SFU criminology professor Chapter 8: Liberal MLA Dan Davies actually used to be a full time teacher, and he wants the government to offer some clarity about what's to come in the fall. Guest: Dan Davies, Liberal MLA for Peace River North.

With strata insurance rates soaring, this report is a troubling. We chat with Todd Stone, Liberal MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson/Official Opposition Critic for Municipal Affairs, Housing and TransLink

Jody chats with Jane Thornthwaite , Liberal MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour, Opposition Critic for Mental Health and Addiction 

Darrah ran the Saint John Construction Association for 42 years and had a hand in virtually every major development in the city over the past 40 years. He was named to both the Order of New Brunswick and the Order of Canada. Roly MacIntyre was a Liberal MLA for Saint John and a former cabinet minister.

APTN InFocus discussed the arrests, the media coverage, the racism, government reaction, and the broader issues in the Wet’suwet’en conflict. We were joined by Molly Wickham, the spokesperson for Gidimt’en Access Point; Ellis Ross, the Liberal MLA for Skeena in B.C. and a former Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation; Dan David, a Mohawk journalist who was the first news director of APTN News; Sharlene Gale, the Chief of Fort Nelson First Nation in British Columbia; and Brett Forester, a reporter for APTN News.

Todd Stone is calling for the BC Government to intervene in condominium strata insurance costs.   Guest: Todd Stone BC Liberal MLA for Kamloops-South Thompson

Leona Alleslev, Conservative-Ontario; Rachel Blaney, NDP-British Columbia; Nathaniel Erskine-Smith; Pam Palmater, Ryerson Unviversity; Ellis Ross, B.C. Liberal MLA; Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer; Tonda MacCharles, Toronto Star; Robert Fife, The Globe and Mail; Susan Smith, Bluesky Strategy Group; Kate Harrison, Summa Strategies.

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Claire Trevena and John Horgan are holding a press conference in New Westminster as we speak announcing the contract for the Pattullo Bridge replacement has been awarded, creating good jobs and training opportunities for workers who will help build the toll-free crossing to better connect communities in the Lower Mainland. Guest: Marvin Hunt, Liberal MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale

Ep 280 UNDRIP Guest: Ellis Ross   On November 26, 2019 ,the government of the Province of British Columbia introduced legislation aimed at adopting the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP). The stated purpose is to ensure that all laws in BC affirm the rights of indigenous peoples. When introduced, it was celebrated on both sides of the house as a significant step forward. Bill 41 - 2019 passed unanimously with a caveat, that being concerns voiced in the house by Ellis Ross, the Liberal MLA for Skeena and a former Chief Councillor for the Haisla First Nations. In the House, Ross questioned the meaning of the declaration’s guarantee of “free, prior and informed consent” to First Nations over land and resource development within their traditional territories and the need to introduce the legislation.  Ross asked, “If there are two parties at the table (First Nations and the Crown), and the First Nation doesn’t agree, what happens?... Does the Crown still go ahead and make a decision based on the interests of BC as a whole? Or do they just withhold their decision? Making no decision is still a decision.” Ross went on to ask, “Isn’t that a form of veto?” We invited Mr. Ross to join us for a Conversation That Matters about UNDRIP, what it means, its implications and the path forward. This is the first in a series of more than 10 conversations that we recorded at the “Finding a Path to Shared Prosperity Conference” in mid-January that you can find on the Conversations That Matter YouTube channel. Conversations That Matter is a partner program for the Morris J Wosk Center for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. The production of this program is made possible thanks to the support of the following and viewers like you. Please become a Patreon subscriber and support the production of this program, with a $1 pledge https://goo.gl/ypXyDs   

BC Liberal MLA Stephanie Cadieux says the mismanagement of ride hailing is unfairly punishing accessible cab users.   Guest: Stephanie Cadieux  BC Liberal MLA for South-Surrey

Jas Johal is a Liberal MLA, he isn't feeling too confident about Ride Hailing being here by the holidays.

Guest: Garry Begg NDP MLA for Surrey-Guildford Member of the Legislative Assembly Management Committee

On New Year's Eve, a story ran in the New York Times from Richmond, exploring the so-called ‘birth tourism' in the city. The paper reporting, as we have here on CKNW, that non-resident mothers account for one in five births at the Richmond Hospital. Just before Christmas, Liberal MLA, Jas Johal, announced plans to introduce a petition to the B.C. government to address this. He joins me now…   Guest: Jas Johal Liberal MLA for Richmond-Queensborough

Chapter 1

Catherine Callbeck becomes Canada’s first woman elected premier of a province. Catherine Callbeck spent her life alternating between her love of business and her penchant for politics. Born July 25, 1939 in Central Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, she earned bachelors of commerce and education and did post-graduate work in business administration before teaching business in New Brunswick and Ontario. She then returned to PEI to join the family business until her interest in politics landed her in the provincial legislature in 1974 as a Liberal MLA and member of the cabinet. Another stint with the family business was interrupted twice by political stints: in Ottawa as a Liberal MP and then, in January 1993, a return to provincial politics. When the Liberal Party of PEI chose her as leader, she immediately assumed the position of premier, later becoming the first woman elected premier when she and her party won the general PEI election by a landslide (they captured all but one seat) on March 29, 1993. After three and a half years as premier, she returned to the family business, only to be coaxed back to politics in 1997 when appointed to the Senate of Canada. Among Callbeck’s many distinctions is an honorary doctorate of laws from New Brunswick’s Mount Allison University. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. David Swann is the Liberal MLA for Calgary Mountain View. 

In our Access Economy segment we have been looking at what popular share companies have done (or not done) to make their services accessible to their disabled customers. In part 2 of our Access Economy segment we look at accessibility in ride-share companies. With talk of Uber coming to the Lower Mainland we chat with MLA Stephanie Cadieux .Stephanie Cadieux is the Liberal MLA for Surrey South and the Opposition Critic for Advanced Education serving in the BC legislative assembly . Cadieux also has a disability herself and is in a wheelchair . In fact, she is the first women in a wheelchair to serves as cabinet minister and for BC parliament . In the past she has worked for the BC Paraplegic Association (now SCI-BC) as director of marketing and development, as manager of accessibility for 2010 Legacies Now, and has been president of Realwheels Society.

Liberal MLA, Dr. David Swann, speaks about an upcoming seminar on public health and the covenants among practitioners and patients that help make the system work.

Pioneer Canadian suffragist Nellie McClung dies. One of Canada’s most famous champions of women’s rights, Nellie McClung died in Victoria, B.C. on September 1, 1951. McClung was born Nellie Letitia Mooney in 1873 near Owen Sound, Ontario, before her family moved to rural Manitoba. After a career that spanned teaching and writing (she was a well-respected novelist and essayist), McClung got involved in the women’s movement. Her efforts on behalf of the Manitoba Liberal Party in 1914 and 1915 led Manitoba to become the first Canadian province to grant women the vote in 1916. A strong Methodist and an active member of the Woman’s Christian Temperance, McClung not only campaigned tirelessly for women to get the vote, but she fought hard for better working conditions, government-supported family allowance and better pensions. After moving to Alberta with her husband, Wesley McClung, she became a Liberal MLA in Edmonton. There, she also became one of the “famous five” activists who fought a successful battle all the way to the Privy Council in England to have women declared “persons” in the Canadian constitution. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Francene has worn many political hats in her day: first Mayor of Bedford, PC Party Candidate, Liberal Party Executive Director, Liberal MLA and Minister of Community Services just to name a few of them. Here's our extended interview with Francene where she talks about winning a hotly contested nomination meeting, the sometimes tense challenges of sitting in the speaker's chair, and maintaining her own independence when she was uncomfortable with the direction of her party. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From Welfare to Social Justice Compassion and Social Justice: Redesigning Social Policy for Alberta Given the realities of poverty, homelessness and increasing inequality in Alberta, it is time to re-examine and redesign our social welfare system. The neo-conservative approach of “workfare” has been a failure, according to the Alberta government's official opposition deputy whip, Liberal MLA, Bruce Miller. He feels that what we need is a social development model based on the values of equality, justice and compassion. Numerous policy options beckon including a living wage policy, make work pay programs and tax reform, he says. As many western nations are discovering, he believes that meeting the challenge of inequality means adopting a progressive agenda of social investment. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Bruce Miller, MLA Official Opposition Deputy Whip Critic, Employment, Immigration and Industry Bruce Miller is MLA for Edmonton-Glenora and Official Opposition Shadow Minister for Employment, Immigration and Industry. Dr. Miller earned his PhD in Social Ethics from Divinity School, University of Chicago in 1984, and he has taught at St. Mary's University in Halifax, Bethel College in Kansas, and at the U of A here in Edmonton. Dr. Miller has had a long career as a minister in both Canada and the United States, most recently serving as Minister of Robertson-Wesley United Church in Edmonton. Dr. Miller has been a politically active member of the community for many years, and was awarded the Queen's Jubilee Award for community service in 2002. As MLA he continues to work on issues of social justice and quality of life in Alberta. TIME: Noon – 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: Ericksen's Restaurant (lower level of The Keg) COST: $10.00 (includes lunch)

From Welfare to Social Justice Compassion and Social Justice: Redesigning Social Policy for Alberta Given the realities of poverty, homelessness and increasing inequality in Alberta, it is time to re-examine and redesign our social welfare system. The neo-conservative approach of “workfare” has been a failure, according to the Alberta government's official opposition deputy whip, Liberal MLA, Bruce Miller. He feels that what we need is a social development model based on the values of equality, justice and compassion. Numerous policy options beckon including a living wage policy, make work pay programs and tax reform, he says. As many western nations are discovering, he believes that meeting the challenge of inequality means adopting a progressive agenda of social investment. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Bruce Miller, MLA Official Opposition Deputy Whip Critic, Employment, Immigration and Industry Bruce Miller is MLA for Edmonton-Glenora and Official Opposition Shadow Minister for Employment, Immigration and Industry. Dr. Miller earned his PhD in Social Ethics from Divinity School, University of Chicago in 1984, and he has taught at St. Mary's University in Halifax, Bethel College in Kansas, and at the U of A here in Edmonton. Dr. Miller has had a long career as a minister in both Canada and the United States, most recently serving as Minister of Robertson-Wesley United Church in Edmonton. Dr. Miller has been a politically active member of the community for many years, and was awarded the Queen's Jubilee Award for community service in 2002. As MLA he continues to work on issues of social justice and quality of life in Alberta. TIME: Noon – 1:30 p.m. LOCATION: Ericksen's Restaurant (lower level of The Keg) COST: $10.00 (includes lunch)