John Rustad loses a caucus member and seemingly loses his senses. He refuses to resign as leader, even as his baord calls for his ouster. New bills come forward in the legislature and House of Commons touching on powerlines, employment standards and crime. But Pierre Poilievre is also facing rumours of dissension. All while Carney ties to position his upcoming budget.
Links
B.C. Conservative leader faces backlash over handling of MLA’s departure | CBC News
John Rustad hunkers down, again, as party board tries to force him out | Vancouver Sun
BC Conservative board letter
B.C. MLA’s bill to prohibit land acknowledgements in schools fails 1st reading | CBC News
CentreBC News Release – Northern Pipeline – FINAL – 251023.pdf
CentreBC Backgrounder – Northern Pipeline – FINAL – 251023.pdf
Five conditions secure coastal protection and economic benefits for all British Columbians
New legislation powers economy with clean energy, North Coast Transmission Line
New B.C. legislation promises power line to unlock northern development – The Globe and Mail
British Columbia proposes new power rules for AI, data centres
Job-protected medical leave lets workers return to work after serious illness  
Education minister ordered to hand over documents related to termination of Greater Victoria School Board trustees
Liberals table crime bill to restrict access to bail, impose tougher sentences
C-14 (45-1) – LEGISinfo – Parliament of Canada  
‘Pressure will mount in the coming days’ for Pierre Poilievre as signs of discontent emerge within the party following his RCMP claims
Poilievre backpedals on RCMP comments after days of pushback – The Globe and Mail
I’m a former senior aide to Stephen Harper. Pierre Poilievre is dismantling the principled, trustworthy Conservative Party we tried to build
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