J. Rice: Last week we learned that Canfisco is shutting down its salmon-canning operations in its Prince Rupert plant. This will result in 600 direct jobs vanishing from Prince Rupert. The loss of indirect jobs is more than double that. …
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Video: MLA Rice invites Members to enjoy recreational fishing in Prince Rupert
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Video: MLA Rice Introduces Kitasoo/Xai Xais Chief
J. Rice: Today we have the elected Chief Councillor Doug Neasloss in the House. Doug is the chief councillor of the Kitasoo/Xai’xais Nation from Klemtu on the central coast. He’s also the resource stewardship director. He’s been the lead tour …
Video: MLA Karagianis and Rice ask about deleted Highway of Tears emails
J. Rice: The only reason these documents are released is because we fought for them. Last year we requested these documents. In February of this year, after two extensions, we were told they didn’t exist. They do exist, and what …
Press Release: Records contradict B.C. Liberal spin on the Highway of Tears
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Video: MLA Rice makes statement on Adoption Month
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Video: MLA Rice and Simons question Minister for Health on Flipped Contracts
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Video: MLA Rice Challenges Lack of Resources for Children with Special Needs
J. Rice: Today Michelle Watson spoke publicly about the tragedy that took the lives of her sister Angie Robinson and her nephew Robert. Her sister was a single mom whose son had severe autism. The coroner’s inquest found that …