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Fast-tracking major projects, Labour Code changes on Day 1 of Parliament's return

Sep 21, 2026 · 56m

Summary

The episode covers the return of MPs to Parliament Hill, focusing on the Liberal government’s new omnibus bill aimed at boosting the economy by speeding up project approvals and altering labor dispute processes. Host David Cochran interviews government and opposition house leaders, who debate whether the legislation strengthens or undermines collective bargaining rights amid a trade war with the US. The show also reports on the resignation of BC Conservative leader Carolyn Finley and the looming snap election in British Columbia.

Topics discussed

PayoCity Ad: Unified HR, Finance, and IT Platform House of Commons Returns: Fall Sitting Overview Interview: Gov House Leader on Omnibus Bill & Labor Conservative Response: Repealing Liberal Legislation Conservative Strategy: Affordability & BC Nomination Bloc Quebecois Critique: Investor Rights vs. Workers BC Politics: Finley Resignation & Snap Election Rumors Sponsor Breaks: AT&T Business & See You in Court Panel: Labor Rights, Investment, and Bill Analysis Panel: Carney's Foreign Policy vs. Domestic Affordability US News: Trump, Belarus Potash, and Closing Remarks
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