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: …
News
Ending Violence Against Women
Incredible turn out at Coast Mountain College today. I especially appreciated that It was men who read the names of the 14 women who were murdered for being women.
Learn about CleanBC!
Since my appointment as Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness I’ve witnessed unprecedented wildfires, floods, and now droughts. The challenge of climate change is real and impacting people across B.C. – by responding now we can protect our health, our nature …
Funding on the way for Grand Forks
I visited Grand Forks to announce $2.9 million dollars in support for small businesses impacted by this past Spring’s catastrophic flooding. Learn more here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018PSSG0085-002317
Jennifer Rice welcome new homes on the way for Indigenous peoples in the north
November 26, 2018 VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Jennifer Rice and Doug Donaldson are welcoming new, affordable homes for Indigenous peoples in their communities of North Coast, Stikine, and neighbouring Skeena. “British Columbia is the first province in Canada to fund …
I voted for Proportional Representation
Today I voted for proportional representation. My first pick is rural – urban (RUP) followed by mixed member (MMP) and then Dual member proportional (DMP). No matter which form of proportional representation you choose, you’ll always have a local MLA. …
Additional Support for Wildfire Recovery
To assist individuals and families still recovering from the record wildfire season, your government is partnering with the Canadian Red Cross to provide an additional $10 million of support. Learn more here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/18453
Jennifer Rice welcomes new housing investments on Haida Gwaii
November 13, 2018 Jennifer Rice welcomes new housing investments on Haida Gwaii Queen Charlotte – Help is on the way for middle-income families on Haida Gwaii as the provincial government moves forward with building 4,900 more affordable mixed-income …
Remembrance Day
The first Remembrance Day ceremony I attended was on Friday, November 9th at Fairview Cemetery at the invitation of Mrs Paul and Dias’ 4th and 5th grade classes. The students from Conrad Elementary performed O Canada, In Flander’s Fields and …
Jennifer Rice welcomes funds for arts, culture, and sport programs in Prince Rupert
PRINCE RUPERT – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice is welcoming $183,830 in funding for arts, culture, and sport not-for-profit organizations through the Community Gaming Grants program. Nine Prince Rupert organizations are receiving funding including the Northern British Columbia Museum Association …