Description

We recap our 2023 predictions, make some for 2024 and catch lightning to power through what we missed

Links

• 2023 predictions episode
• In Ukraine, a war of incremental gains as counteroffensive stalls
• Delivery of Canada's F-35 fighter jets could be delayed — extra costs possible
• Catching lightning

BC

• Regulations, policy manuals issued to help deliver more homes for people faster | BC Gov News
• Advocates Win Injunction Blocking BC’s Drug Decriminalization Rollbacks | The Tyee
• Update from BC Coroners Service about increasing deaths from unregulated drugs | BC Gov News
• Disappointed and blindsided, Lisa Lapointe leaves as BC chief coroner | Vancouver Sun
• Chohan Carriers still running Alberta trucks in B.C. despite suspension | Vancouver Sun  
• B.C.'s infamous fast ferries are on Facebook Marketplace, and if they aren't bought they'll be destroyed | CBC News
• Behind the beans: BC’s second unexplained wealth order targets money laundering beneficiary – PolitiCoast

Canada

• Ottawa launches dental care program
• Canada lays out road map for electric vehicle key 2035 targets | Globalnews.ca
• Canada's finance minister, Honda met on potential EV project
• Canada to limit study permits for international students, raise financial requirement
• Revised requirements to better protect international students - Canada.ca
• Canada has new requirements for international students hoping to come study. Here's what you need to know | CBC News
• Trudeau says unfinished business, threat to progressive agenda drive him to run again
• PM’s plane broke down in Jamaica during family vacation, requiring 2nd aircraft - National | Globalnews.ca
• Conservatives call for ethics probe into Justin Trudeau's free Jamaican holiday stay | CBC News
• House Speaker Greg Fergus set to keep his job despite video controversy - National | Globalnews.ca
• Andrew Scheer broke Parliament's rules by filming partisan video in his office | CBC News
• Statement on the passing of Ed Broadbent