After 15 years, changes are finally coming to Fair PharmaCare. $105 million is being invested over three years to make sure people get the prescription medicines they need but currently are struggling to afford. Your BC New Democrat government is …
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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Share Your Thoughts on Ending Poverty
British Columbia has had disturbing statistics on poverty and our economy hasn’t worked for everyone. As British Columbia is the only province without a poverty reduction strategy, I’m very pleased that my colleague Shane Simpson, Minister of Social Development …
MLA Rice welcomes $1.2 million in B.C. rural dividend grants for North Coast
PRINCE RUPERT – Local MLA Jennifer Rice is welcoming $1,178,500 from the province to communities and organizations in the North Coast as part of the New Democrat government’s rural development mandate. “For too many years, young people and families …
Communities on the North Coast benefit from Rural Dividend
Provided to assist rural communities to reinvigorate and diversify their local economies, the BC Rural Dividend supported eight projects within our North Coast riding. Rural development activities support government’s commitment to building a strong, sustainable, and innovative economy that creates …
Grizzly Bear Trophy Hunting Ban Consultations Have Begun
British Columbians are being given the opportunity to provide input on new proposed grizzly bear regulations. On Aug. 14, 2017, the B.C. government announced that effective Nov. 30, 2017 it will end trophy hunting of grizzly bears and stop …
Overdose Awareness Day
On this International Overdose Awareness Day, I’d like to share the following statements by the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Judy Darcy and BC Chief Coroner, Lisa Lapointe. While the rates of overdose related deaths are lower for the …
MLA Rice Calls for Replacement of Deteriorating Prince Rupert Middle School
For Immediate Release March 2, 2017 VICTORIA— The Christy Clark government is letting down Prince Rupert children and youth by failing to take action to address deteriorating conditions at Prince Rupert Middle school, says the New Democrat MLA for North …
Guest View: MLA Jennifer Rice calls out Christy Clark on divisive game of name-calling
Northern View | January 25, 2017 at 7:00 AM From Jennifer Rice, North Coast MLA: As the North Coast MLA, it is my privilege to work for the people of Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Haida Gwaii, the Central Coast and communities …
North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice awarded expanded role | January 27, 2017
Posted in: Jobs and Economy, John Horgan, Strong Communities PRINCE RUPERT– New Democrat Leader John Horgan announced changes to the spokesperson role of North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice today, highlighting her important role in a team that’s working for all British …