8 MLAs have now quit the BC Conservatives
Summary
The Mike Smyth Show examines the North Shore wastewater plant’s cost ballooning to $5.5 billion, featuring New Westminster Councilor Daniel Fontaine on the lack of accountability. The episode also covers the Liberals’ sweep of three federal by-elections with Conservative MP Dan Albas, and discusses the BC Conservative party’s collapse as eight MLAs resign from Carrie Lynn Finley’s caucus, including independent Bruce Banman.
Topics discussed
Intro: US Bank ad and episode overview
North Shore wastewater plant cost balloons to $5.5B
Premier Eby's inaction on Metro Vancouver crisis
Listener calls: Demands for inquiry and transparency
Liberals sweep 3 federal by-elections
Federal gas tax pause extended into new year
Did Carney get a 'Trump bump' in by-elections?
Conservative leadership and rally-the-flag effect
BC Conservative party turmoil: 8 MLAs quit
Bruce Banman: Breaking point and focus on economy
Future of BC Conservatives and potential new party
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