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BC Liberal MLAs Sworn-in; Caucus Chair and Whips Named
VICTORIA – Newly elected and re-elected BC Liberal Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) were sworn-in today at the provincial Legislature and their Government Caucus used the occasion to announce key legislative officer positions. Michelle Stilwell, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum, was elected by her peers to serve as Caucus Chair. “I’m humbled to be elected by my colleagues to serve them as their Caucus Chair,” said Stilwell. “I look forward to fulfilling my duties as Caucus Chair while we deliver on
Premier Christy Clark to seek election in Westside-Kelowna; MLA Ben Stewart will step aside
Premier Christy Clark will seek election to the B.C. Legislature in the riding of Westside-Kelowna, after Ben Stewart announced he would step aside. “I am humbled by Ben Stewart’s unselfish act of character and generosity, and I will be asking the voters of Westside-Kelowna for their support in the pending byelection,” said Premier Clark. “It is a great honour that our riding has the opportunity to be represented by Premier Christy Clark and it continues a past tradition of British
NDP Call LNG Opportunity “Insanity”
FORT ST. JOHN – With the BC NDP environment critic calling the liquefied natural gas opportunity “insanity,” Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm says it is time for the opposition to stop the double-talk and tell British Columbians exactly why they want to throw up roadblocks to development. “We’ve been very clear and honest when it comes to recovering natural gas and the opportunities it presents,” says Pimm. “This is an opportunity of a generation and we need to seize
What has Adrian Dix Promised the BCTF?
Under the leadership of Premier Christy Clark, the BC Liberal Government has been open about their vision to continue to make B.C.’s education system one of the best in the world. By contrast, under Adrian Dix the NDP is quick to criticize, but refuses to share their plans. The BC Liberal Government has been clear about their long-term vision for the education system and the benefits a 10-year labour agreement with teachers could bring to students. This vision also includes
Building a Better Future for British Columbia
The BC Liberal government has been working hard to create an environment that fosters investment and job creation, which will ensure a more prosperous future for all British Columbians. “Real leadership means making tough decisions now that will improve the lives of British Columbians today and into the future,” says Mary Polak, Minister of Transportation and MLA for Langely. “It means looking forward and planning ahead. That’s what this session was all about.” Through the Speech from the Throne, Balanced
Statement from Gordon Hogg
VICTORIA – Government Caucus Chair Gordon Hogg issued the following statement about the Caucus review into the Draft Multicultural Strategic Outreach Plan: “Today I delivered our review of caucus staff in relation to the Draft Multicultural Strategic Outreach Plan to my caucus colleagues. I want to thank MLAs Murray Coell and Rob Howard for their assistance. The scope of our review focused on the role caucus staff members played in the draft document. As Mr. Dyble’s scope could not include
No Development Party Refuses to Support Natural Gas
Thousands of British Columbians already rely on the natural gas industry and hydraulic fracturing, with the potential to support thousands more – so why won’t the NDP support it? Today the BC Liberal Caucus tabled a motion asking all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to support hydraulic fracturing in British Columbia. “B.C. isn’t the only opportunity for investors – the natural gas industry requires certainty in order to continue attracting investment here,” said Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River
De Jong: Time for BC NDP to Release Platform
Adrian Dix promised to release the BC NDP platform well before the election and now is the time for him to come clean with British Columbians about his party’s plans, including their budget. “It seems that every day this session Adrian Dix and the NDP have demanded increased spending with no indication of how much or how they’d pay for it,” says Finance Minister Michael de Jong. “British Columbians want to know what Adrian Dix and the NDP’s plans are. They promised it well
NDP Backs Unions, But Only If They Fall In Line
Almost three-quarters of members of a major B.C. union voted for a change; yet the BC NDP are fighting it. This week, Members of the Legislative Assembly debated Bill 18, called the Health Authorities Amendment Act, 2013. “I’m proud to support Bill 18 because nearly 70 per cent of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) voted to change their union representation to the BCNU,” says Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid, MLA for Vancouver-Fairview. “It’s our responsibility to ensure their wishes are recognized.” Following the