BC Today’s Shannon Waters guests to discuss the start of the federal election and the latest news from the BC government.

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Segment 1: Writs are dropping like they’re hot

* It’s official, Canadians: the 2019 federal election campaign is underway* Two NElizabeth May Says Pierre Nantel Is Not A Quebec Separatist* NDP candidates resign at start of federal campaign* Elizabeth May Says Pierre Nantel Is Not A Quebec Separatist* The bizarre backstory behind the great Green defection that wasn’t for NDP in New Brunswick* Rhinoceros Party Running Candidate Named Maxime Bernier In Beauce* Justin McElroy’s ranking of BC ridings

Segment 2: BC Politics News

* Budget Update* Daylight Savings Time consultation* Speculation Tax Numbers

Quick takes

* Environment Minister McKenna gets security detail as online threats against her and her children move to real world* Progressive Conservatives win majority government in Manitoba election* BC Humanists House of Prayers Report