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New Democrats and Greens doubt Trudeau will need a power sharing agreement like the one they have Provincially here in BC.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 1:

Breaking down the election results that saw the Liberal Party win the largest number of ridings while failing to cross the threshold needed to form a majority government. 

Guest: David Akin, Global News chief political correspondent

Guest: Niki Reitmeyer, JMS Contributor

Guest: Max Cameron, UBC professor of political science, expert on comparative politics

Guest: Bruce Allen, CKNW

Chapter 2:

What are the top priorities for Metro Vancouver going forward under a minority liberal government?

Guest: Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby City Councillor and chair of Metro Vancouver Board

Justin Trudeau lost his majority, but hangs on as prime minister.   He’s wounded and relying on other parties in the House of Commons. He will have to tread carefully, but should survive any immediate threats.  The Province newspaper's Michael Smyth is here with his take on the day's headlines.

After a campaign that started on Sept. 11, voters head to the polls to mark their ballots in Canada’s 43rd general election.

Guest: Sean Simpson, Vice President of IPSOS

Guest: Arti Patel, Global News Toronto

Guest: David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent

The major federal parties were campaigning in BC this weekend which tells you that voter turnout matters a lot.  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 1:

A majority of Canadians want a majority government after Oct. 21, but close to 40 per cent said the best outcome would be a minority government.  ANd what will each of the federal leaders be trying to accomplish over the weekend - as the Monday election date looms.

Guest: Sean Simpson, Ipsos Vice-President.

Guest: David Akin, Global News chief political correspondent.

Chapter 2:

Global News has learned the CBSA cancels arrest warrants for failed refugee claimants and other people wanted for removal who it cannot find.

Guest: Global News Reporter Brian Hill

Chapter 3:

The Commission of Inquiry into Money Laundering in British Columbia is holding public meetings around the province to hear from BC residents who want to weigh in.

Guest: Patrick McGowan, Senior Commission Counsel.

Chapter 4:

The Canadian Vaping Association is echoing the government’s concerns about the increase in youth vaping but they’re pushing back on the idea that flavoured e-liquids are to blame for the increase.

Guest: Michael Geoghegan, Canadian Vaping Association Spokesperson

Minorities, Partnerships and Coalitions!  The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines.

Chapter 1:

After a year of legal weed, some of the things Canadians were wondering about are coming into clearer focus.  And Looking back on the first day of legalization, how has the atmosphere and mood changed?

Guest: Patrick Cain, Global News Journalist

Guest: Mike Babins, co-owner of Evergreen Cannabis Co.

Chapter 2:

Three years in the making and Brexit looks like it may finally be moving forward.

Guest: Redmond Shannon, Global News Europe Correspondent.

Chapter 3:

The city of Vancouver has published a map that highlights the places in Vancouver that are most vulnerable to earthquakes.

Guest: John Cassidy, earthquake seismologist

Guest: Brittany Schina with the Great BC Shake Out.

A fantastic event happening this weekend that I happen to be the MC for but I also think it’s important to highlight it for our audience because when it comes to our veterans we simply can’t ever do enough to show our appreciation for their contributions to our country. 

The event is called the Canadian Walk for Veterans, and it’s taking place on Saturday morning in Coquitlam. One of the organizers for the walk joins me right now in studio...

Guest: Marc Burchell, organizer of the Canadian Walk For Veterans. In studio. Plus Mark Donnelly, legendary Vancouver Canucks anthem singer!