A session which evolved into a rather contentious period for the Legislature came to an end on Thursday, as the province's elected legislators wrapped up their Spring work and made their plans for the return to their home constituencies and a mix of work and vacation ahead until the fall.
The listings for the Northwest contingent are somewhat light this week, with only Skeena MLA Ellis Ross engaging in much of the debate of the Legislature.
However all three MLA's were busy through their Social media feeds, with a range of themes explored and messages delivered through the week.
Some items of note on the week from the Legislature of interest to the northwest included some thoughts on the housing stock in Prince Rupert from Minister David Eby
As well, the province announced an agreement with the Federal Government towards decriminalizing small amounts of restricted drugs, a program that will start in January of 2023.
It was a topic that all three Northwest MLAs spoke to through their Social Media platforms, with the NDP members for the most part following the government talking points, while Skeena MLA Ellis Ross provided for a more person review of the topic.
The Courts have put the province back into the mix when it comes to an ongoing dispute over the Nasoga Gulf Lands of Portland inlet.
That following a court injunction that sends the three parties, the Nisga'a Nation, Lax Kw'alaams Band and Metlakatla First Nation back to the discussion table to try to resolve the issue of who will control the territory in question.
The end of the spring satire also made for some satire through the popular No Context BC Twitter feed on its final day
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 three times in the record for the week in the Legislature from May 30-June 2
Two of those were introductions for the Chamber, the first a note of the MLA's plans to return to her hometown of Ottawa to celebrate some family birthdays.
On Thursday she introduced representatives from the Central Coast, who were in Victoria to sign an agreement on Housing.
Also in the Chamber were representatives of the Coastal Guardians who recently signed an agreement with the province towards a pilot project on protected areas of the territory.
The other item of note she addressed in the Chamber this week was to celebrate the Prince Rupert Library's 100th Birthday celebrations.
Ms. Rice also was noted in the ongoing controversy of plans for a new Royal BC Museum, with the North Coast MLA directing questions on the issue towards a statement from the NDP Caucus chair
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 twice in the record for the week in the Legislature from May 30-June 2
Mr. Ross participated in an energetic final day of sittings on Thursday providing for a range of questions for both the Premier and Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth
Mr. Ross would follow up on his enquiries on the topic through a Committee session on Thursday afternoon.
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 May 30-June 2
That came by way of introductions in the House on Wednesday afternoon, where he introduced his communications team and ministerial staff members.
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 now get a four month break from the Chamber, with time ahead to be spent in their constituencies as well as to enjoy some down time for the summer period.
Barring any emergency calls, they return to the Chamber on Monday, October 3rd.
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
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