About this episode

The episode discusses the current political landscape in British Columbia, focusing on David Eby's declining approval ratings and various political developments.

Polls aren’t good for David Eby, centrists think it’s time for a return, Carney wants to ban kids from social media and the Greens kick off their leadership race. Links Surging Conservatives Tie New Democrats in British Columbia – Research Co. BC Conservatives Take Narrow Lead as Housing Costs, Health Care, and the Economy Shape Voter Priorities Premiers’ Performance: Eby, Smith, and Ford each tumble to new lows approval – Angus Reid Institute B.C. centrists seek to revive provincial Liberal brand in wake of Conservative leadership race – The Globe and Mail Vaughn Palmer: Activist Chris Delaney joins Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s Conservative team New drivers in B.C. can now take first knowledge test online B.C. knowledge test for learner drivers moved to online and at home – The Globe and Mail Premier David Eby re-commits promise to end ‘no pet’ rental clauses | Surrey Now-Leader B.C. restaurants can buy alcohol from private liquor stores – Business in Vancouver Ottawa planning social media ban for users under 16 – The Globe and Mail Ottawa moves to restrict social media for kids under 16 | CBC News C-34 (45-1) – LEGISinfo &#8211…

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Greens, Research Co., Angus Reid Institute, The Globe and Mail, Business in Vancouver, CBC News, Green Party of Canada

Places: British Columbia, Ottawa, Quebec

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