Political Pulse with Ryan Painter

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Eby's Bill 7 - A Power Grab in the Name of Fighting Tariffs

Here’s why this response threatens democratic accountability

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Ryan Painter
Mar 17, 2025
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Introduced as a response to Trump's tariff threats, Bill 7 gives the NDP cabinet unprecedented powers to override provincial laws, regulations, authorities, and even the legislature itself. This legislation would allow David Eby's government to make sweeping changes without proper oversight until May 28, 2027 – conveniently extending well into the third…

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