With the Community Housing Fund recently abandoned in BC, it’s fair to ask what broader strategy will ensure housing is treated as a home first, not a financial asset.
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Rob Botterell
It’s great to hear the federal government is funding transit in BC.
Now will the BC NDP do what it promised, and give the Sea to Sky corridor the public transit they've been asking for for decades?
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"BC Green MLA Valeriote said his party generally favours renewable energy and the province should aim for energy independence...
'But I really don't see the value in contemplating more large dams, when we know that distributed renewables are entirely feasible and economical.'"
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My thoughts are with Lytton today, as another wildfire threatens their community.
We will fight alongside you for the support needed to rebuild and feel safe in your community.
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We need assurances this fall that public funds won’t simply subsidize developer profits, that homebuyers won’t face price gouging, and that deeply affordable and social housing will be created and protected.
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Investments in affordable housing, transit, and healthcare are welcome, but the lack of an actual plan today and the promise of it coming in fall, is not enough.
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On the last day of the spring session, as we approached the 5 year anniversary of the fire that burned Lytton to the ground, I asked the Forests Minister about his government’s choice to end funding for the Fire Smart program after this year.
Thinking of Lytton as they evacuate from another fire.
In depth reporting from @michellecyca.com (and beautiful photos from Paige Taylor White) on the continued conflict at Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park.
"Valeriote told The Narwhal he worries the ministry’s unilateral communications, contradicted by Líl̓wat, will exacerbate growing tensions."
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I had the privilege of representing the BC Legislature in Washington State, alongside MLAs from the Conservatives and NDP, as well as the Speaker and the Clerk.
The BC-WA Interparliamentary Group gives us an opportunity for important conversations and collaboration, as neighbo(u)rs.
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Another repackaged announcement from the BC NDP that does little to help working British Columbians...
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