The Conservatives gain a new MP through a surprise floor crossing from the Liberals. BC is going to have one single cannabis store open on October 17 but you’ll have to drive to Kamloops to visit it.

But first, we respond to feedback around Doug Ford’s decision to invoke the notwithstanding clause (and why it’s off the table again).

Plus quick takes on Senator Larry Campbell’s hot water, tent cities in the Capital Region, racists exploiting a murder in Burnaby and the finance committee consultation.

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We’re moderating a proportional representation debate! Hosted by the Canadian Club at the Terminal City Club on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 between 12:00-2:00 PM. Get tickets online before October 19.

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* Ontario Court of Appeal stays ruling striking down Toronto city council change

Segment 1: Crossing the floorat 10m20s

* Leona Alleslev crosses from Liberals to Conservatives* List of Canadian politicians who have crossed the floor

Segment 2: All smoke and no storesat 16m00s

* Only one cannabis store to open in BC on day of legalization* Nanaimo-based Tilray valued at $17 billion

Quick takesat 23m22s

* Senator Larry Campbell steps down from committee* Camp Namegans moves to Goldstream park* Protests at first hearing of man accused of murdering Marrisa Shen

Maclean's readers wrote in to ask @JustinTrudeau about the arrest of Ibrahim Ali in the murder of 13-year-old Marrisa Shen. The Prime Minister responds: https://t.co/o7kNdAoTpN #MacleansLive pic.twitter.com/Jo9P5g3cpp— Maclean's Magazine (@macleans) September 17, 2018

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