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Focus BC: Conversation with Pierre Poilievre on drug decriminalization
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Focus BC: Conversation with Pierre Poilievre on drug decriminalization
Description
May 3, 2024
It was a big week for British Columbia in the nation's capital, with the conversation centred in the House of Commons on B.C.'s drug decriminalization pilot. In the Friday, May 3, 2024, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman reports from Ottawa, where he spoke with federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. He also speaks with Global News' chief political correspondent David Akin on how Poilievre connects with voters, why federal leaders are focusing on the province and how the Trans Mountain pipeline will hurt the federal Liberals.
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Focus BC: Conversation with Pierre Poilievre on drug decriminalization23:23 | May 3, 2024
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Focus BC: BC United dysfunction continues, Murray Rankin reflects on political career23:11 | June 14, 2024
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Curious Minds: KPU Applied Genomics develops test for disease in cows01:24 | June 11, 2024
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Poll finds British Columbians considering leaving the province due to affordability02:02 | June 10, 2024
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Orca pod attends Bowen Island sailboat race01:25 | June 9, 2024
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Focus BC: BC United MLAs join Conservatives, understanding election polls23:03 | June 7, 2024
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Serious accident closes Westbound lanes of Highway 1 at Willingdon Ave00:53 | June 6, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Exploring the Richmond Artefact Collection01:21 | June 6, 2024
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Vancouver’s iconic English Bay slide will return this summer00:30 | June 4, 2024
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Baltej Dhillon wants NDP nomination in Surrey-Serpentine riding01:09 | June 4, 2024
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Multiple charges recommended after wild crash in downtown Vancouver00:23 | June 1, 2024
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Another B.C. United M.L.A. defects01:59 | May 31, 2024
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Support for LGBTQ+ rights on decline00:46 | May 31, 2024
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BC will help seniors buy an air conditioner01:07 | May 31, 2024
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BC MLA Lorne Doerkson speaks about why he’s leaving the BC United party01:51 | May 31, 2024
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Robert Pickton dies after prison attack00:51 | May 31, 2024
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A look at B.C.’s rain forecast and deficit heading into summer 202402:46 | May 31, 2024
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Prepare for summer heat, B.C.’s provincial health officer cautions02:55 | May 31, 2024
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Taste of the Neighbourhood: The flavours for Southern India at Kerala Kitchen03:19 | May 27, 2024
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A day in the life of someone living with multiple sclerosis02:19 | May 27, 2024
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Focus BC: Food insecurity on the rise, summer accommodation pressure building23:15 | May 24, 2024
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West Vancouver police arrest man after standoff in British Properties00:35 | May 22, 2024
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Courage to Come Back 2024: Baylie McKnight advocates against mental illness stigma02:12 | May 21, 2024
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Family of orphaned orca calf spotted off coast of Vancouver Island00:37 | May 21, 2024
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Incident at CP train overpass on Highway 1 in Langley01:10 | May 21, 2024
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Courage to Come Back 2024: Kevin Parker provides hope through harm reduction and outreach work01:47 | May 19, 2024
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Father and son tracking bear in B.C. attacked by grizzly00:55 | May 17, 2024
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Focus BC: BC United ruling out merger, unofficial start to election campaign23:50 | May 17, 2024
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Courage to Come Back 2024: Samantha Sewell uses her words to spark change01:56 | May 17, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Art exhibit honours legendary prop house01:34 | May 17, 2024
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Dog named ‘Snoopy’ crowned mayor of Surrey trailer park01:07 | May 16, 2024
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BC Women’s Hospital NICU teams reunite with patients01:00 | May 13, 2024
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Focus BC: Conversation with Pierre Poilievre on drug decriminalization23:23 | May 3, 2024
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Focus BC: BC United dysfunction continues, Murray Rankin reflects on political career23:11 | June 14, 2024
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Curious Minds: KPU Applied Genomics develops test for disease in cows01:24 | June 11, 2024
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Poll finds British Columbians considering leaving the province due to affordability02:02 | June 10, 2024
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Orca pod attends Bowen Island sailboat race01:25 | June 9, 2024
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Focus BC: BC United MLAs join Conservatives, understanding election polls23:03 | June 7, 2024
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Serious accident closes Westbound lanes of Highway 1 at Willingdon Ave00:53 | June 6, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Exploring the Richmond Artefact Collection01:21 | June 6, 2024
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Vancouver’s iconic English Bay slide will return this summer00:30 | June 4, 2024
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Baltej Dhillon wants NDP nomination in Surrey-Serpentine riding01:09 | June 4, 2024
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Multiple charges recommended after wild crash in downtown Vancouver00:23 | June 1, 2024
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Another B.C. United M.L.A. defects01:59 | May 31, 2024
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Support for LGBTQ+ rights on decline00:46 | May 31, 2024
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BC will help seniors buy an air conditioner01:07 | May 31, 2024
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BC MLA Lorne Doerkson speaks about why he’s leaving the BC United party01:51 | May 31, 2024
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Robert Pickton dies after prison attack00:51 | May 31, 2024
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A look at B.C.’s rain forecast and deficit heading into summer 202402:46 | May 31, 2024
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Prepare for summer heat, B.C.’s provincial health officer cautions02:55 | May 31, 2024
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Taste of the Neighbourhood: The flavours for Southern India at Kerala Kitchen03:19 | May 27, 2024
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A day in the life of someone living with multiple sclerosis02:19 | May 27, 2024
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Focus BC: Food insecurity on the rise, summer accommodation pressure building23:15 | May 24, 2024
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West Vancouver police arrest man after standoff in British Properties00:35 | May 22, 2024
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Courage to Come Back 2024: Baylie McKnight advocates against mental illness stigma02:12 | May 21, 2024
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Family of orphaned orca calf spotted off coast of Vancouver Island00:37 | May 21, 2024
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Incident at CP train overpass on Highway 1 in Langley01:10 | May 21, 2024
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Courage to Come Back 2024: Kevin Parker provides hope through harm reduction and outreach work01:47 | May 19, 2024
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Father and son tracking bear in B.C. attacked by grizzly00:55 | May 17, 2024
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Focus BC: BC United ruling out merger, unofficial start to election campaign23:50 | May 17, 2024
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Courage to Come Back 2024: Samantha Sewell uses her words to spark change01:56 | May 17, 2024
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Global BC Arts & Culture Scene: Art exhibit honours legendary prop house01:34 | May 17, 2024
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Dog named ‘Snoopy’ crowned mayor of Surrey trailer park01:07 | May 16, 2024
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BC Women’s Hospital NICU teams reunite with patients01:00 | May 13, 2024
Focus BC: Conversation with Pierre Poilievre on drug decriminalization
Description
May 3, 2024
It was a big week for British Columbia in the nation's capital, with the conversation centred in the House of Commons on B.C.'s drug decriminalization pilot. In the Friday, May 3, 2024, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman reports from Ottawa, where he spoke with federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. He also speaks with Global News' chief political correspondent David Akin on how Poilievre connects with voters, why federal leaders are focusing on the province and how the Trans Mountain pipeline will hurt the federal Liberals.
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