Ian and Scott delve into the Trudeau government’s announcement that there will be a price on carbon. How did the provinces react and what does it mean for BC? Plus: What can you learn from a nomination meeting? What’s the point in having a politics podcast if the legislature isn’t sitting? What’s going on at the Vancouver School board? Is there any universe where taxing developers will help solve the housing crisis? Fun with flags and more on PolitiCoast.

Links:

* The challenges ahead for Liberals’ carbon plan – The Globe and Mail

* Vaughn Palmer: Alberta draws a (pipe)line in sand on getting to yes with BC – Vancouver Sun

* Views on climate change initiatives – Nanos Research

* David Eby kicks off 2017 election campaign – PolitiCoast

* BC Liberals nix fall Legislature sitting – Business in Vancouver

* Inside the ‘total gong show’ at the Vancouver School Board – The Province

* City of Vancouver considers increasing taxes on property development – Georgia Straight

* Chinese flags and red scarves spark debate at Vancouver City Hall – CBC News

* Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran to dress in drag for Pride – CBC News