Budget 2021 is about helping people now and creating the conditions for a strong economic recovery. Together, we’ll make health care better; create new opportunities for people; help BC businesses hire and grow; and we’ll invest in infrastructure to create …
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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B.C. Parks budget to increase by $83 million over three years
From CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-parks-budget-to-increase-by-83-million-over-three-years-following-summer-of-record-demand-1.5991370 B.C. parks expects to add 185 camping sites in 2021 The Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 16, 2021 3:35 PM PT | Last Updated: April 16 Campers at Elfin Lakes Trails in Garibaldi Provincial Park on Aug.15 2020. (Shutterstock) …
Supporting British Columbians During the Pandemic + Building Back Better
New culturally inclusive child care coming to Burnaby
New culturally inclusive child care coming to Burnaby News Release Burnaby Friday, September 18, 2020 9:15 AM Families in Burnaby will benefit from 75 new licensed child care spaces as part of an innovative partnership that will provide culturally inclusive, …
New federal funding builds on plans for a safe back to school
Building on the Province’s $45.6-million investment to support a safe restart for B.C.’s schools, additional funding from the federal government will allow schools to expand health and safety measures, purchase more personal protective equipment (PPE) and increase capacity for remote …
We need to build an equitable economy for all — not just the wealthy few.
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 …
Burnaby MLAs welcome funding for local anti-racism efforts
Burnaby MLAs welcome funding for local anti-racism efforts July 29, 2020 Posted in: Strong Communities Share BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Anne Kang, Janet Routledge, Katrina Chen and Raj Chouhan say new provincial anti-racism funding for Burnaby Family Life will improve Burnaby’s …
Province increases e-bike rebates to increase affordability
Monday, July 27, 2020 11:00 AM The Province is increasing e-bike rebates for individuals and businesses to help make electric-powered bikes more affordable and accessible, while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “The popularity of e-bikes is on the rise and …
How, in the age of COVID, do we consciously and deliberately change behaviours thatare largely unconscious?
On July 22, 2020 I spoke in the Legislature about the challenges surrounding how we consciously and deliberately change behaviours in response to COVID-19.
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.