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On August 10, 2020, I spoke to MLA Rachna Singh’s motion: [Be it resolved that this House agree that governments should work to build an equitable economy for all — not just the wealthy few.]. I believe that the operative …
Health and Economic Recovery
On July 20, 2020 I moved the following motion in the Legislature: Be it resolved that this House agree that the health of British Columbians is paramount during this pandemic and part of our economic recovery and resiliency.
BC Budget 2021 Consultation
The Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services will be holding its annual public consultation on the next provincial budget in June this year.
Groundswell Alternative Business School
Climate change. Artificial intelligence. Globalization. The gig economy. These are trends that are transforming work as we know it. More and more people are employed as temporary independent contractors without prospect of benefits, job security or pensions. What are we …
Community Social Services Awareness Month
March is Community Social Services Awareness Month. It’s an opportunity to acknowledge the important and tireless work of community social services workers throughout the province. It’s an opportunity to build greater recognition and understanding of the critical roles these services …
Setting the Stage for Good Governance in BC
With democracy in retreat in so many places around the world, it’s so important that we continue to strengthen our democracy here in British Columbia. By getting big money out of politics and working collaboratively with the our Green Party …
Budget 2020 keeps building a stronger B.C. for everyone
For Immediate Release 2020FIN0008-000290 Feb. 18, 2020 Ministry of Finance NEWS RELEASE Budget 2020 keeps building a stronger B.C. for everyone VICTORIA – Budget 2020 moves British Columbia forward by building the infrastructure the growing province needs, supporting thousands of …
MLA Janet Routledge highlights dangers of politicians “stoking the narrative of rage, fear, and mistrust
by Staff on November 21st, 2019 at 9:22 AM Janet Routledge, the NDP MLA for Burnaby North, delivered the following statement in the B.C. legislature on November 20: “Last week we attended ceremonies all over British Columbia where we promised to …
Paid Leave for Workers Facing Domestic and Sexual Violence
On October 21, 2019 I spoke about the importance of paid leave for workers facing domestic and sexual violence