Indigenous communities will have greater involvement in child-welfare decisions to help keep their children out of care, safe in their home communities, and connected to their cultures under proposed legislation changes that were announced by the Ministry of Children and …
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Province Supports Bid for 2020 N. American Indigenous Games
Learn More: http://naigcouncil.com/ The provincial government welcomed members of the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council to Victoria with an announcement of $3.5 million in support for the 2020 Games bid by the Songhees First Nation. “I’m happy to support …
Current Public Engagements
B.C. government has put a concerted emphasis on involving British Columbians in the programs, policies and services that directly affect their lives. As a result the Citizen Engagement Team was formalized within Government Communications and Public Engagement to help ministries create engagement …
April is #BCWine Month!
The B.C. Government is celebrating April as #BCWine Month to thank the individuals who have contributed to making the BC wine industry a success. The British Columbians who work in B.C.’s wine industry are our neighbours and our friends. The …
Update on Speculation Tax
Further details have been released in regards to the Speculation Tax. For full press release go to here. Rates: A rate design that will see British Columbians who are subject to the tax, paying lower rates than owners from outside …
Current Engagements
For current public engagements, go to www.engage.gov.bc.ca and choose the topic you wish to make a submission for. Some of the current engagements are: Poverty Reduction (October 30, 2017 – March 30, 2018) ICBC Rate Fairness (March 5, 2018 – April …
ICBC Changes
The public consultation process for ICBC rate changes is open through to April 5, 2018. Go to http://engage.gov.bc.ca/ratefairness/ to submit a response. British Columbians can provide feedback on how ICBC should use claims and driver experience in determining basic insurance premiums, …
The First Seven Months – Affordability
I have heard many times from people in my riding, that some of the biggest challenges they face are finding affordable housing – whether they are seniors, youth looking for their first apartment, or families of any age, everyone deserves …
Budget Update
My budget update is now available on my YouTube channel:
Working For You – Budget 2018
Budget 2018 puts people first, and makes life more affordable Read more: http://bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2018/ Over the next three years, this budget will put us on a path to: A universal child care program, and create 22,000 or more, spaces for child …