British Columbia's MLA's were back in the Legislature after their two week Easter Break, the chamber got back to business with the introduction or updates on a number of pieces of legislation.
Among some of the items of note, some welcome news for the province's fire fighters, with a change to WCB regulations to add a number of cancers to the list of coverage
A report delivered to the Legislature this week put the focus on policing in the province, with the Legislature committee providing for a range of recommendations, including the return to a provincial police force to take over policing from the RCMP.
As well, the future of representation for the Northwest made for a topic of interest for residents, with the Electoral Boundaries Commission holding sessions this past week
As for more on the recent week of work from the House, the four days unfolded as follows:
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On the week, Ms Rice was not mentioned in the record for the week in the Legislature from April 25-28.
The MLA spent last week on a tour of Haida Gwaii, chronicling her travels through her Social media page.
For much of this past week was in Prince Rupert, and as the week evolved, the week long shutdown of service of the BC Ferry Northern Adventure tended to occupy much of her time as travellers and constituents contacted her office to express their dissatisfaction at the situation.
The North Coast MLA is also a member of the Following committees:
Ms. Rice serves as the Government's Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness
The North Coast MLA also addressed a range of themes through her Social Media Stream.
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For our readers from the Terrace-Kitimat region, Skeena MLA Ellis Ross was the most active of the three regional MLA's this week, mentioned six times in the record for the week in the Legislature from April 25-28.
Of note for the Skeena MLA this week was the work of Mr. Ross in discussion of the Wildlife Act, speaking to the topic on three occasions on Monday and Tuesday:
Tuesday morning the Skeena MLA also made note in the Legislature of the success of the AltaGas terminal in Prince Rupert.
Thursday morning Mr. Ross shared some personal news with the MLA's noting the passing of and paying tribute to his Father in Law Glen Henry
The busy week for the Skeena MLA wrapped up on Thursday evening, as Ross spoke to themes related to the second reading of the Labour Relations Code Amendment Act.
Mr. Ross serves as the Liberal critic on LNG and Energy.
The Skeena MLA is also a member of the Following committees:
The Skeena MLA also addressed a range of themes featured as part of the MLA's social media work.
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For our readers from the Bulkley Valley area, Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen was mentioned twice in the record for the week in the Legislature from April 25-28.
The first came on Tuesday afternoon when Mr. Cullen provided the introduction of Second reading for the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act.
The Stikine MLA and Minster of Municipal Affairs also participated in a Committee session on Wednesday afternoon, on Estimates for the Ministry. The dialogue of the day featuring frequent mentions of a number of communities of the Northwest and Haida Gwaii.
Mr. Cullen was also busy over last weekend, as he hosted a number of regional officials with the Northwest BC Regional Benefits Alliance, to discuss progress for funding options for the member communities.
The Stikine MLA is not currently assigned to any Parliamentary committees
Mr. Cullen serves as the Government's Minister of Municipal Affairs
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There is more background on all three Regional MLA's available from our MLA's Week Archive, as well as our constituency archives below:
MLA's return to the Legislature on Monday morning May 2nd at 10AM
MLA's also participate in a number of Committee sessions scheduled through the week.
A larger overview of provincial issues can be found on our Political portal D'Arcy McGee
A larger overview of provincial issues can be found on our Political portal D'Arcy McGee
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