In 2003, the BC Liberals passed a law that let it fast-track “significant projects” and bypass the normal approval process. The NDP of 2003 had strong feelings about the legislation. But it had much in common with today’s #Bill15, introduced by the NDP itself. Zoë Yunker reports.
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With Bill 15, the NDP Is Following the BC Liberals' Approach | The Tyee
When the Campbell government passed a similar fast-track law, New Democrats were outraged.
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First Nations leaders are calling on the Conservatives to drop Aaron Gunn as their candidate for North Island-Powell River because of his past comments on residential schools. #bcpoli
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‘Unsavoury Denialism’: FN Leaders Want Conservative Candidate Dropped | The Tyee
Aaron Gunn challenged over residential school comments and support for private health care.
Did the BC Conservative leader ever have it? asks Dr. Steve.
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Please Advise! Has Rustad Lost Control Already? | The Tyee
Did the BC Conservative leader ever have it? asks Dr. Steve.
Even as DOGE, or the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, has created controversy and chaos, some members of a group of tech CEOs have shown interest in creating a similar agency in Canada.
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The Tech CEOs Who Want a DOGE for Canada | The Tyee
Many supporters of a group called Build Canada are also interested in Elon Musk’s effort to slash government spending.
David J. Climenhaga: It’ll be hard for the UCP to shake off former Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos’s bombshell allegation that she was fired for launching an investigation of procurement deals and private surgical contracts pushed by staffers in Premier Smith’s government.
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Health Care Corruption Allegations Rock Smith Government | The Tyee
CEO says she was fired for reporting the issues and seeking full investigations.
British Columbia is banning the Chinese-owned artificial intelligence application DeepSeek from government-managed devices. Andrew MacLeod reports.
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BC, Canada Ban Public Sector Staff from Using Chinese-Owned DeepSeek AI | The Tyee
The software is ‘an unacceptable risk,’ says the province’s information technology head.
“Backlash does not mean DEI is failing,” says Camellia Bryan, an assistant professor at UBC’s Sauder School of Business. “It often signals that dominant-group employees are experiencing discomfort as existing power structures shift.” Isaac Phan Nay interviews.
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The Real Reasons for the DEI Backlash. And Some Solutions | The Tyee
UBC prof Camellia Bryan says traditionally favoured groups can feel threatened by diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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Trump is wrong. The U.S. does not subsidize Canada — it’s the other way around. These numbers show a tariff war makes no sense. Economist Jim Stanford writes.
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Trump Is Wrong. The US Does Not Subsidize Canada | The Tyee
In fact, it’s the other way around. These numbers show a tariff war makes no sense.