Recently the people of Mackenzie once again held a rally to stand up for their community. My thoughts are with them and everyone who has been impacted by the mill curtailment. I know this is a difficult time for people. I come from a mill town myself, and the situation in Mackenzie triggers memories of […]
Strong Communities
A Vaisakhi Unlike Any Other
On behalf of B.C.’s New Democrats, I’d like to wish a Happy Vaisakhi to Sikhs and Hindus in B.C. and around the world. A time for celebrating the values of tolerance, equality and generosity, Vaisakhi has always been one of my favourite celebrations. This year’s Vaisakhi comes at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic continues […]
Partnering with Indigenous communities to build relationships, find solutions, and grow prosperity
In 1930, the Ruskin Dam was built in the heart of Kwantlen First Nation territory, in an area with significant spiritual and cultural meaning to the Kwantlen people. At that time, the principles of respectful consultation and engagement were not the norm. Reconciliation had not yet begun to be stitched into the fabric of our […]
Words of Hope
ÍY SC̸ÁĆEL. ÍY, C̸NES QENOṈE ṮÁ. These were the words spoken in the Legislative Assembly by Lieutenant-Governor Janet Austin this past March. They mean, “Good day. It’s good to see you all,” in SENĆOŦEN – the language of the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. I find it inspiring that the LG is advancing reconciliation by learning one […]
Bringing back Buy BC to strengthen communities and grow jobs
Bringing back Buy BC to strengthen communities and grow jobs Buy BC champions local produce and the hard-working agrifood workers who supply them. My dad – born and raised in Trail – ate an apple a day every day of his life. Even when he became ill with dementia, he never went a day […]