Mastodawn

RE: https://mstdn.ca/@thetyee/116403518202568299

While everyone is riled up about M Eby's attempt to pause #BCDRIPA, on behalf of #FirstNations, this quote gets to the heart of the matter:

“He blinked because he didn’t have the support of his caucus,” [said Trevor Halford, interim leader of the Conservative Party of BC.]

This is a party leader dictating to his #Caucus, and against the #BCNDP platform and ideology. All kinds of bad, politically

But no one in #journalism is reporting one of the #5ws:

**Why?**

#FN #Indigenous #BCPoli #DRIPA

CBC Indigenous 1d ago

NDP government to pause DRIPA amendments amid caucus divisions
The NDP government is pumping the brakes on its plan to suspend sections of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act, as sources tell CBC News a growing number of NDP MLAs were concerned with the proposed changes.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ndp-caucus-divided-over-b-c-premier-s-plan-to-amend-dripa-9.7161976?cmp=rss

CBC British Columbia 1d ago

NDP caucus divided over B.C. premier's controversial plan to amend DRIPA
The NDP government is courting two Independent MLAs to support the premier’s controversial plan to suspend sections of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People’s Act. Sources tell CBC News a growing number of NDP MLAs oppose the changes the premier is pushing.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/ndp-caucus-divided-over-b-c-premier-s-plan-to-amend-dripa-9.7161976?cmp=rss

CBC Top Stories 1d ago

Can Pierre Poilievre stop the bleeding?
After a fourth MP crosses the floor, and reported discontent within caucus, Pierre Poilievre’s ability to lead the Conservatives is being called into question. Can he quell the unrest?
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/can-pierre-poilievre-stop-the-bleeding-9.7160972?cmp=rss

CBC Edmonton 4d ago

Edmonton MP Heather McPherson named as NDP House leader
The new NDP leader has announced critic roles for his six-person caucus, saying he's looked Quebec MP Alexandre Boulerice 'in the eye' and asked him to stay with the party.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-critic-roles-heather-mcpherson-avi-lewis-9.7159356?cmp=rss

CBC Top Stories 4d ago

Avi Lewis names former opponent Heather McPherson as NDP House leader
The new NDP leader has announced critic roles for his six-person caucus, saying he's looked Quebec MP Alexandre Boulerice 'in the eye' and asked him to stay with the party.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-critic-roles-heather-mcpherson-avi-lewis-9.7159356?cmp=rss

CBC Politics 4d ago

Avi Lewis names former opponent Heather McPherson as NDP House leader
The federal NDP's new leader has announced who will serve as critic roles in his six-person caucus.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-critic-roles-heather-mcpherson-avi-lewis-9.7159356?cmp=rss

CBC Top Stories 4d ago

At Issue | Carney's expanding Liberal tent
At Issue this week: As former Conservative MP Marliyn Gladu's move to the Liberals further widens the views within caucus, could it impact upcoming byelections? What does another defection mean for Pierre Poilievre’s leadership? And, will Mark Carney address concerns around the independence of Senators?
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7158508?cmp=rss

Global News Canada 5d ago

Who isn’t welcome in Mark Carney’s technicolour Liberal caucus?
The prime minister has drawn floor crossers that range from an NDP MP that backed Avi Lewis to a conservative that wanted December to be known as 'Christian Heritage Month.'
#Canada #Politics #MarkCarney
https://globalnews.ca/news/11771881/mark-carney-technicolour-liberal-caucus/

Global News National 5d ago