The BC Liberals and BC NDP have released their platforms but will they hold the weight of their supporters’ ambitions? The federal Liberals have released their draft cannabis act but is it more than a lot of hot smoke? And a clip from our interview with BC Greens Communications Coordinator Ryan Clayton. Make sure to check out This is Lotusland for the whole interview.

Segment 1: Two feet high and made of wood

* BC Liberals platform

* Lindsay Tedd’s analysis

* BC NDP platform

* BC Greens housing plank

Segment 2: Liberals reach new highs

* Cannabis Act

* CBC on marijuana legalization bill

Quick Takes

* Vancouver homeless count

* Alberta NDP not supporting BC NDP

* Trudeau toughens stance on Assad & Russia