The following is my testimony provided to the Canadian Senate’s Transportation and Communications Committee hearings on Bill C-48 held in Prince Rupert on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019. The Committee is deliberating on Bill C-48: Oil Tanker Moratorium Act which …
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New infrastructure funding flowing to North Coast communities.
A modern economy requires modern infrastructure. These grants will give communities in the northwest the ability to upgrade, replace or build long needed roads, water pipes or meet other community needs. Learn more here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019MAH0057-000500
Province provides record funding for search and rescue groups.
Our government is listening to GSAR organizations and we’re working towards dedicated funding. This will ensure that volunteers have more time to train and prepare for emergencies, instead of having to organize fundraisers. Learn more here https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019PSSG0029-000474
Province launches first poverty reduction strategy.
Almost half a million people live in poverty in British Columbia – they’re our neighbours, friends and family. We know that needs to change, so that’s why, today we launched #TogetherBC – our roadmap to reduce poverty in our province. …
Historic agreement signed in the Bella Coola Valley
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Government Restores Coastal Ferry Service
MORE FANTASTIC NEWS for the NORTH COAST ! Today, your B.C. NDP government has announced that we are increasing the number of B.C. Ferry sailings, restoring them to their 2014 service levels that were cut under the B.C. Liberals. For …
End of Session Update
Take a moment to get caught up with my end of session update! End of Session Update These homes will be delivered in 12 projects around the province. They are the first step in the government’s new Building BC: …
Learn about CleanBC!
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