Episode Details

The latest updates on the BC Back-to-School plan and Erin O'Toole wins the Conservative Party of Canada leadership.

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Links

Segment 1: Back to school

• $2B in federal funding aims to help schools reopen safely as COVID-19 numbers climb
• Detailed plans support safe return to classroom

Segment 2: The right O'Toole for the job

• Meet Erin O'Toole, The Colorado Edition Host Who Isn't Running For Prime Minister Of Canada
• Leadership results - Canada's Official Opposition
• https://cpcassets.conservative.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/24003224/6a2fd06b9518d0a.pdf

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• Commons law clerk challenges government’s redactions of WE Charity documents
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