The Jon McComb Show

McLachlin Report, Phoenix Pay System, & Electric Vehicle Savings


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Chapter 1
McLachlin Report
The report has found parliamentary clerk Craig James engaged in misconduct. He retired effective immediately. A non financial settlement was reached between him and the legislative assembly.
Guest: Dermod Travis, Integrity BC
Chapter 2
Phoenix Pay System Mess
The Parliamentary Budget Officer - in a report released yesterday - says  fixing the deeply flawed system would cost more than replacing it. Cleaning up the mess would cost $2.6 billion, but replacing it would cost a modest $57 million.
Guest: Yves Giroux, Parliamentary Budget Officer
Chapter 3
Electric Vehicle Cost
A new survey by BC Hydro has found commuting in an electric car in the lower mainland, is cheaper than ever. Driving around 20kms a day in a Honda Civic - the top selling sedan - would cost six times more than it would in a Nissan Leaf - the top selling EV.
Guest: Mora Scott, BC Hydro spokesperson
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