Eby praises opposition MLA Elenore Sturko, Bill 15 controversy continues, No Federal Budget by newly elected Carney Government in Parliament Session.

May 15, 2025 00:54:54
Eby praises opposition MLA Elenore Sturko, Bill 15 controversy continues, No Federal Budget by newly elected Carney Government in Parliament Session.
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Eby praises opposition MLA Elenore Sturko, Bill 15 controversy continues, No Federal Budget by newly elected Carney Government in Parliament Session.

May 15 2025 | 00:54:54

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Show Notes

In today’s News Takeaway, Vijay Saini and Vasu Kumar cover key developments from Canadian politics:

  1. Premier Eby Praises Opposition MLA Elenore Sturko
    A rare moment of bipartisanship as Premier David Eby publicly commends BC United’s Elenore Sturko. What does this say about her rising influence?

  2. Bill 15 Remains Under Fire
    Controversy over Bill 15 refuses to die down, with critics calling out its potential legal and governance risks. The hosts examine its implications.

  3. No Federal Budget Yet from Carney Government
    Despite a full Parliament session, newly elected PM Mark Carney’s government has yet to present a federal budget. What’s the delay and what could it mean?

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Episode Transcript

[00:00:01] Speaker A: And now News Takeaway. [00:00:13] Speaker B: Connect FM 91.5 News Takeaway segment Good morning, Vijay. [00:00:20] Speaker A: Good morning Connect Null Connect. [00:01:43] Speaker B: International Day of the Families International Day of Families United nations. [00:02:06] Speaker A: This is from Vikramji, you maybe. [00:03:51] Speaker B: On Green Party. [00:03:54] Speaker A: Yeah so renewable projects Projects Renewable energy. [00:04:22] Speaker B: Important projects Infrastructure projects Energy projects the list already specific list so energy projects that is very clearly stated. [00:05:07] Speaker A: Bill 7, Bill 14 Bill 1547 including the speaker himself Bill 15 the second reading pass Karani Speaker Conservative Legislature which I build it in a pass symbolic gesture I think that a main takeaway Confidence and supply agreement Green Party so BC NDP is on its. [00:06:01] Speaker B: Own BC Conservatives Conservatives BC Conservatives political spectrum. [00:06:44] Speaker A: It was the left fighting the left OBC Conservative Party Left Party so how right do you have to be to qualify as right? In British Columbia there were two terrible options on the table and we chose neither. [00:07:06] Speaker B: So moving forward. Sorry, it was the left fighting the left Energy projects Dallas Brody Energy projects properly listed. [00:07:40] Speaker A: Yeah so renewable energy. [00:07:55] Speaker B: Focus Primary. [00:08:30] Speaker A: Independent Mlasuri. [00:08:40] Speaker B: Which is about JD Ministry of Health presentation Eleanor Starko they support the Kisse whistleblower presentation For a quick overview a safer supply than overdose potent and in many cases Presentation which Ministry of Health presentation Director of Police Service name Investigation Order Information Leakyo presentation Eleanor Victoria Anti Corruption Unit Major Crimes Unit Opposition Intimidate investigation. [00:10:52] Speaker A: Yeah so Ikta RCMP Nay Ache statement Jarikitiya Okande KC investigation Aeronautinisikara Police officer so can they see a chapter Nasi investigation Karasi Premier David Whistleblowers Whistleblowers legislation so J Mac and the critic Director of Police Services Independent Officer Independent Officer Glenn Lewis investigation Nah. [00:12:43] Speaker B: Nahiha so Premier there is no other signal Investigation Drop Police Act Glenn Lewis called Independent Powers Investigation Order Public Safety Minister Gary Investigation Order Fast forward to tomorrow Premier Day stands Fast forward. [00:13:32] Speaker A: To yesterday yesterday 5 seconds to figure out tomorrow Yester Persona tomorrow. [00:13:48] Speaker B: Fast forward to yesterday investigation Glenn Lewis Director of Police Service Independent Police act within the NDP within the Cabinet communication the cards. [00:14:50] Speaker A: Initially yeah Gary Bagna Fair reporters Nagalkiti so the Gary Bag Fair Director of Police Services the Glenn Lewis investigation He was thrown off press conference so maybe Joe Brief see Joe under Joe Samaj common understanding see B.C. nDP Sir Kardevich Glenn Lewis Office of Independent Investigation Premier Press conference But Glenn Lewis Independent Officer investigation the Gary Bag was caught on the wrong foot in a way. [00:16:30] Speaker B: They I would like to clear my position I would like my position to be clear what I approve of is an independent process and the Director of Police Services was operating under his authority Independent process the Director of Police Services. We support whistleblowers and whistleblower protections and the need to ensure criminal investigations can proceed so charges can be laid. It is our view that everyone should be focusing attention on investigating the pharmacies alleged to be involved in drug diversion. I fully agree. MLA Eleanor Sturko was doing her job. [00:17:09] Speaker A: Basically. [00:17:31] Speaker B: Infrastructure Minister Indigenous leaders not properly consult indigenous leaders in all there is a possibility opinion piece which David Opinion piece about the bill 15 Jody Wilson rebel Sabka Member of Parliament Sabka Federal Justice Minister jinada just in 2000 about an hour ago you don't make. You don't make good law by breaking the law. Bill 15 violates 3 of drip age indigenous peoples the right Salajara rule. You don't give economic growth by setting the stage for conflict in the courts and on the ground. First nations industry and all British Columbians will be the victims of the government's pursuit of this bad law. [00:19:19] Speaker A: So the second reading pass before 28th of May. It will be like flexing the muscle. We'll see. [00:20:06] Speaker B: Consultation Indigenous Bill 15 during the summer properly consultation later in the year. [00:20:22] Speaker A: Yeah, we'll see. Because Jody Wilson rebuild the Mukhalfatobadhi Sarkarni criticize Kari Jody Wilson reborn Reading Passagde Conservatives second reading Pascali. [00:21:10] Speaker B: So let's see then the following week I think Thursday session. [00:21:41] Speaker A: Pivot Karjan so Jimmy decriminalization experiment. [00:21:47] Speaker B: Fail. [00:21:57] Speaker A: Cat is out of the bag at least so they might just. [00:22:24] Speaker B: Expect real estate sector order in council Barigalkar. [00:24:01] Speaker A: Listeners so Donald Trump Nubek Mark Arnigan and Mavisign Karunga taxpayer. [00:24:36] Speaker B: Speech from the throne I think middle of June Parliament generally speaking earlier in the early July months February March. [00:25:18] Speaker A: So Francois Philippe Champagne Finance Minister Throne speech page Income tax cut Cabinet income tax cutters Election campaigns around promise legislation Economic statement in fall Fall economic statement Henny program so budget discussion. [00:26:12] Speaker B: Yes. [00:26:19] Speaker A: Fall economic statement Page Karthiyangi the financial accountability time Kyonahi. [00:26:36] Speaker B: Yes. [00:26:46] Speaker A: Parliament prologued Early election call Kalia early election call Parliament Election campaign. [00:27:38] Speaker B: Financial situation. [00:27:50] Speaker A: Deficits election Liberal Liberal Party spending promise over next four years. [00:28:11] Speaker B: So are we still on track for that spending the platform at this time Kevin Page it's very relevant to mention here. [00:30:39] Speaker A: KG budget Liberal Party goal after the judiciary counts so is irresponsible the responsible thing would be summer break no postpone current we will stay here in Ottawa we are seeing a budget pass Karangay budget present Karangay Taki Canadians. [00:31:39] Speaker B: Economic statement high profile Minister would be unhappy. [00:31:57] Speaker A: Finance Minister Ontario this. [00:31:59] Speaker B: Apka Finance Minister Quebec this apka Finance Minister Name bank of Canada the Board of Directors High profile portfolio yes and he's not been given any portfolio High profile ministers Bill Blair Mark Miller Jeanette Pratipas Taylor Official party status let's be prepared for one thing so there is a very strong possibility within the party discontentment along with these pressures so yes. [00:33:53] Speaker A: It is not an executive order parliamentary system that's what exactly what we are talking about. [00:34:27] Speaker B: Tim Hodgson he's looking forward to building and looking forward to digging pipelines United Nations Special Envoy on Climate change and finance so Cabinet meeting Stephen Gibbo J Politics Environment activist Environment Minister Pipelines Canadian identity Languages cultural identity. [00:35:23] Speaker A: And he's also Quebec Lieutenant. [00:35:28] Speaker B: Melanie Jolie no, no economic yeah, you're right, you're right, you're right Canadian National Identity the Minister under the activist Sea. [00:36:23] Speaker A: Trans Mountain pipeline the expansion Kitia capacity East to west pipeline. [00:36:40] Speaker B: The question is regulations the regulatory Environment Minister Natural Resources Internal Trade so going forward Energy Minister Natural Resources Minister uneasy situation. [00:37:31] Speaker A: And also Quebec Lieutenant Stephen Gilbo Pipelines are doing load Hagia sentiment so I think culture and identity. [00:38:26] Speaker B: Tim Hodgson Advisor bank of Canada the Governor Goldman Sachs Investment banker Ontario. [00:38:57] Speaker A: Core Priorities Planning and Strategy Committee so in a new important coffee Adrian Dix Energy Minister Energy sector Exactly pretty much yes Adrian Dixie Health Minister Energy Minister Energetic Minister. [00:39:39] Speaker B: Energy. [00:39:49] Speaker A: In the same vein Federal level Natural resources. [00:40:10] Speaker B: Social media platform later in the evening Real estate sector Housing Minister Gregor Robertson do you think the housing prices need to come down. [00:41:04] Speaker A: Correct retirement plan we are seeing retirement planning principal residents correct the Gregor Robertson if a bar Social media clarify Vikita and of course prices should be made more affordable their current homes. [00:42:21] Speaker B: Contributing factors irresponsible lending was another issue Accommodation purpose built rentals. [00:42:54] Speaker A: So I think first time home buyers Real estate industry existing projects. [00:43:20] Speaker B: First time and this is across the country. [00:43:33] Speaker A: At. [00:43:33] Speaker B: Least to completion first time home buyers in fact dead million dollars step by. [00:43:48] Speaker A: Step. [00:43:58] Speaker B: So if somebody is buying example first time buyer brand new punch. [00:44:28] Speaker A: So that we can plan accordingly. [00:44:36] Speaker B: Condo market listings Condo market Exactly Ohi profile of homes condominiums but there is a significant number of those units first time buyers hone so J Ha clarity Kirk Damadol Hoi Industry Jinavaste Generally speaking our time as the spring market activity. [00:45:22] Speaker A: Ironically housing start numbers. [00:45:30] Speaker B: I think granular data I think that will present a different kind of a picture Housing start like I think and I think the permit has been issued it is not about yeah. [00:46:04] Speaker A: That could be the thing so maybe. [00:46:07] Speaker B: Projects paper worker city halls. [00:46:23] Speaker A: This could be it yeah I remember a case. [00:46:25] Speaker B: Conversation housing starts the numbers on the permits issue halls. [00:46:41] Speaker A: It would make more sense that is Cruvadil Hospital. [00:47:00] Speaker B: For up to homes worth $1.5 million they say they submitted an application for a townhouse site in 2019 in Maple Ridge public hearing wow yeah between Ukraine and Russia. [00:49:24] Speaker A: So coalition of the willingness European leaders Mayapna senior can they Defense minister Donald Trump look nothing's going to happen until Putenai and I get together okay question and obviously he wasn't going to go he was going to go but he thought I was going to go. [00:52:16] Speaker B: Correct. [00:52:16] Speaker A: Fair White House statement Donald Trump something is going to happen and one way or the other it's not going to be pleasant. [00:53:10] Speaker B: Doesn'T really seem to be super luxury jet it's like a palace in the air Defense department. [00:53:55] Speaker A: Library library. [00:53:57] Speaker B: So Trump foundation they basically oh man. [00:54:30] Speaker A: Thank you. [00:54:38] Speaker B: The apayan Jai Gaddi chal there. [00:54:51] Speaker A: Thank you thank you.

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