Episode Details

Our last episode for 2021!

Provincially we're facing the omicron variant and the NDP had a convention. Federally we got a fiscal update and some mandate letters.

But first, vote for Dave Barrett vs Dan Miller in the Greatest BC Premier Bracket.

Links

Covid

• Caught flat-footed, Canada once again fumbles its pandemic response - Macleans.ca
• Ontario offers COVID-19 booster shots to 18 and up on Monday | The Star
• Open boxes
• Just open boxes
• Federal NDP pitch

BCNDP Convention

• Strong Support for Horgan at NDP Convention | The Tyee
• Poll shows high favourability rating for Premier John Horgan | Georgia Straight
• Housing reforms receive support

Federal updates

• Freeland's fiscal update reveals billions in new revenue, boosts spending on COVID-19 measures - The Globe and Mail
• Mandate Letters

Quick takes

• Vancouver eatery waiting on judge's decision in whisky seizure case

Photo credit: flickr/bcgovphotos