Kelowna General Hospital’s pediatric ward is closed, which is very bad. Meanwhile our premier is in Asia while the other premiers met with Mark Carney.
In Ottawa, the Throne Speech passes quietly in the night despite the NDP’s pledge to vote against. And the Liberals introduce their first bills, including a major border and security state overhaul bill.
Pediatric unit at Kelowna hospital to close for at least 6 weeks amid doctor shortage | CBC NewsKelowna General Hospital doctors warn of ‘collapse’ of primary maternity care coverage | CBC NewsB.C. health officials were warned of problems nine months before Kelowna hospital pediatric ward closureB.C. premier on trade mission says Japanese companies expressing interest in LNG, critical minerals | CBC NewsPipeline policy divides B.C., Alberta as premiers meet with Carney in Saskatoon | Globalnews.caPremiers express optimism after pitching major projects to Carney | CBC NewsFirst Ministers’ statement on building a strong Canadian economy and advancing major projectsOntario signs deals with Saskatchewan, P.E.I. and Alberta to reduce trade barriers | CBC NewsThrone speech motion rewrite should remind Liberals of the perils of minority government – iPoliticsThrone speech adopted without a vote in House of CommonsGovernment of Canada strengthens border securityGovernment Bill (House of Commons) C-2 (45-1) – First Reading – Strong Borders Act – Parliament of CanadaMigrant Rights Network Condemns Bill C-2’s Anti-Refugee & Mass Deportation ProvisionsPrivacy At Risk: Government Buries Lawful Access Provisions in New Border Bill – Michael GeistBorder security bill would give law enforcement access to internet subscriber information without a warrant – The Globe and MailFrom increased police power to stricter immigration, here’s what’s in the new border bill – The Globe and MailCanada introduces proposed citizenship by descent legislationGovernment Bill (House of Commons) C-4 (45-1) – First Reading – Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act – Parliament of CanadaHouse unanimously adopts Liberals’ promised income tax cut | CBC News