Saturday, May 1, 2021

MLA's Week: April 26-29, 2021



The response to the NDP government budget and the implementation of new travel restrictions across the province dominated much of the discussion this week at the BC Legislature.

The last five days at the Legislature also featured a few other themes of note, included on the list the commemoration of the life of former BC Justice Thomas Berger, who passed away mid week. 


As word circulated that Mr. Berger had passed away, the tributes came in from across the nation, the province and from the Nisga'a Nation in particular, where leaders noted of their close association with him.


We also made note of a call for feedback from the Legislature as they reiview the program towards annual allowances for political parties


As for the speechmaking at the Legislature, two of the Northwest region's three MLA's had a place in the daily business roster through the week. 

Both North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice and Skeena MLA Ellis Ross took advantage of speaking spots during the course of the seven sessions.

As for more on the recent week of work from the House, the four days unfolded as follows:

*************************************************************************




On the week, Ms Rice was  mentioned once in the record for the week in the Legislature from April 26-29

That as the MLA offered some personal remembrances to highlight the importance of recent funding for cel phone service along he Highway 16 corridor.


Ms. Rice also spoke on Tuesday of some of the highlights of the government's response to COVID



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


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

*****************************************************************************




For our readers from the Terrace-Kitimat region, Skeena MLA Ellis Ross  was mentioned three times in the record for the week in the Legislature from April 26-29

The Skeena MLA was in Victoria for the week and took full advantage of his time in the Legislature to address a number of themes, Mr. Ross started his week off by hailing the work of a group in the Vancouver area looking to clean up False Creek


Mr. Ross also sought clarification on the NDP government's roll out of travel restrictions this month.


A wide range of topics served as his focus for his place in the roster of BC Liberals speaking to the Government budget and financial plans ahead. 

With the Skeena MLA also putting some focus on the LNG scene in the Northwest, as well as to share his view on how the NDP is handling the accusations of racism in Health Care and how it has impacted on those working the front lines in the Terrace and Kitimat region.



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

*****************************************************************************




For our readers from the Bulkley Valley area, Stikine MLA Nathan Cullen  was not mentioned once  in the record for the week in the Legislature from April 26-29


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

*****************************************************************************

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, May 10th.

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




No comments:

Post a Comment