Saturday, April 17, 2021

MLA's Week: April 12-15, 2021



The members of the British Columbia Legislature returned to their duties this week, that following their extended Easter break period, with the first duty of the week the delivery of the NDP Government's Speech from the Throne, the blue print for the government towards how they plan to govern for the period ahead.




As for the speechmaking at the Legislature, two of the Northwest region's three MLA's had a place in the daily business roster to comment towards the Speech from the Throne, with MLA's Ellis Ross and Nathan Cullen both taking part in the debate.

Next week, the government will introduce is somewhat delayed financial plan for governance, with Finance Minister Selina Robinson to deliver the provincial budget on Tuesday.

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 12-15

The North Coast MLA did however share word with constituents of some funding to be delivered to an organization in Prince Rupert.


The North Coast MLA is also a member of the Following committees:


Ms. Rice serves as the Government's Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Preparedness

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For our readers from the Terrace-Kitimat region, Skeena MLA Ellis Ross  was mentioned once in the record for the week in the Legislature from April 12-15

Mr. Ross provided one of the BC Liberal party responses to the Speech From the Throne, delivering his remarks to the Legislature late Thursday afternoon.



Mr. Ross is currently the BC Liberal's Opposition Critic for Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

The Skeena MLA is also contesting for the leadership of the BC Liberal Party

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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 April 12-15



Mr. Cullen serves as the Government's Minister of State for Lands and Natural Resource Operations 

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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:


The Legislature resumes on Monday, with the Provincial budget to be presented on Tuesday.

A larger overview of provincial issues can be found on our political portal D'Arcy McGee 




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