British Columbia's MLA's returned to the Legislature Chamber this week following a two week Spring break, the government side making for a push for some of their key legislation this session, while the Opposition Liberal and Green Party members challenged the government narrative on a number of themes.
Of note from this week was more momentum towards the province's push on adopting UNDRIP, with the Premier and a number of Indigenous leaders marking the roll out of the Action Plan towards the Declaration.
Friday also saw a historic moment from Rome, where Pope Francis issued an apology over the involvement of some Catholics with the Residential School system. The apology coming following a week of meetings with Indigenous delegations from Canada at the Vatican.
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 mentioned once in the record for the week in the Legislature from March 28-31.
That entry comes from a statement to the Legislature celebrating a pari of Haida Gwaii residents who have been honoured for their work on the islands.
Ms. Rice also had comments outside of the Legislature this week following a funding announcement for Transportation services through the Friendship House, as well as at the launch of a new seismic recording project in British Columbia.
This week also included funding for some arts and culture programs on the North Coast, Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.
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 mentioned five times in the record for the week in the Legislature from March 28-31.
His week in the Chamber started with a focus on LNG and some of the development of the industry in the Northwest, as well as how the Province could be more proactive in the development of further opportunities.
Tuesday Mr. Ross made note for the Legislature of plans moving forward for Dementia Care Facility for Kitimat.
The Skeena MLA also called attention to an ongoing situation of concern for the Terrace area, first by introducing a delegation to the Legislature and then speaking of the visit led by Mayor Carol Leclerc to seek provincial help on a range of social and crime issues in the community.
Later in the Wednesday session just after 5PM, Mr. Ross spoke to his thoughts and concerns over the Wildlife Amendment Act. Much of his commentary explored the impact on First Nations, case law, rights and title and UNDRIP.
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 once in the record for the week in the Legislature from March 28-31.
That entry in the Legislature register coming by way of a speech in the Legislature related to Bill 12 which is some housing related legislation, toward the bill the MLA recounted a number of themes on the issue of housing in the province, with some focus on his home Stikine constituency.
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 April 4 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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