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 …
Strong Communities
The B.C. Liberal government is putting families last. They have refused to address our province’s shameful record of child poverty, which has remained the worst in the country for a decade. They have neglected critical services like education and health care, and have created a province where fewer young people have the opportunity to succeed. New Democrats are working to create a more fair and inclusive society, because we believe that no one should be left behind and denied the opportunity to succeed.
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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 …
Seniors Tea and Bazaar
As always, the coffee and tea service was impeccable and the little sandwiches with the crusts cut off decadent – at the First United Church’s annual Tea and Bazaar. It was a great time connecting with folks and buying holiday …
#TBT Youth In Care
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Child Care Investments Benefit North Coast
#TBT Where’s the Bus?!
#TBT May 2014. “Where’s the bus?” Despite former Attorney General Wally Oppal QC, stating the need for a bus along the Highway of Tears was clear and the support for these services was “so broad and undisputed that no debate …
45th Annual Filipino Night in Prince Rupert
In 1973, a handful of new and thoughtful Filipino Immigrants formed the Filipino Canadian Association of Prince Rupert. I rose in the Legislature to celebrate 45 years of friendship, fundraising and family. I look forward to attending the 45th …
Poverty Reduction Strategy Act
A goal without a plan is just a wish. That’s why your government has introduced the Poverty Reduction Strategy Act. After 16 years of neglect, the vulnerable in our society are going to get the assistance they need to better …