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Ep 216: Masking Up

November 20, 2020

Stewart Prest returns to discuss John Horgan’s plans for a new cabinet and throne speech and Dr Henry’s new order mandating masks be worn in public.

Links

Segment 1: The Writs are in

* B.C.’s NDP government plans throne speech for Dec. 7 after winning majority* West Vancouver-Sea to Sky Judicial Recount Complete* Jane Thornthwaite: Why my apology isn’t the only one British Columbians need to hear* Rob Shaw: MLA’s critique of Andrew Wilkinson as sexist bully just the tip of the iceberg

Segment 2: Masking Up

* BC brings in sweeping new measures to control COVID-19, including mandatory masks* Province-wide restrictions  – BC Gov site* Richard Zussman: The mask mandate may not actually be in palce for up to a week. * Op-Ed: B.C.’s Dr. Bonnie Henry on why masks aren’t being mandated – November 16th Op-Ed

Quick Takes

* Parliament passes Conservative motion to demand Liberal government decision on Huawei, 5G within 30 days* Trudeau unveils new net-zero emissions plan to meet climate change targets