As the dust starts to settle on the fallout after Kevin Falcon unilaterally suspended BC United’s campaign, it seems like just three BCU MLAs and four more candidates have found spots with the Conservatives, while many more are now eyeing independent runs across the province. Meanwhile, John Rustad appeared on the Jordan Peterson podcast to solidify his right-wing base.

The NDP lose Mitzi Dean as parties scramble to fill nominations in Esquimalt-Colwood. The Greens announce policies on education and transit and the government releases its standardized multiplex designs.

Federally, Jagmeet Singh announced the end of the supply and confidence agreement, raising more questions than answers and the Liberals lose their national campaign director.

Shannon Waters fills in for Scott this week.

Links

Rob Shaw: John Rustad’s strategic snubs leave BC United MLAs scattered

John Rustad’s Interview with Jordan Peterson Another Example of BC Conservatives Taking Aim at Indigenous Rights and Reconciliation – UBCIC

Six Things to Know about Rustad’s Chat with Jordan Peterson | The Tyee

Green Party education policies

Green Party transit policies

Standardized designs arrive to help build more homes faster | BC Gov News 

The NDP kill the supply and confidence agreement

Early election ‘more likely’ Singh says after pulling out of deal with Trudeau

Liberals’ national campaign director is quitting

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