We recap our predictions for 2020 and look ahead to 2021. Plus Scott speaks to Micah about the recent case of Buckman v Wyckham, which dealt with the complexities of BC’s COVID-19 restrictions. Plus our usual quick takes.

We start off with some musing about the latest news out of the USA.

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Links

Segment 1: Prediction recap

* Ep 169: 2020 Vision

* Build the tunnel: It’s time for Newfoundland to dig itself out of food insecurity

Segment 2: Polyamorous isolation

* BC judge says polyamorous dad not breaking COVID orders with new partner and her husband

* Buckman v Wyckham, 2020 BCSC 2076

Quick takes

* Growing list of Canadian politicians caught travelling abroad despite pandemic

* The Strategists on Apple Podcasts (see ep 906 & 906.5)

* Canadian Population Growth Hits Lowest On Record As Ontario, BC Shrink

* B.C. to pay $3.2 million in public subsidies to political parties in 2021

* Annual Allowances for Political Parties – Elections BC