For members of the British Columbia Legislature, this third week of the Spring Session was a week ending in controversy and concerning accusations.
That following the resignation from the BC NDP Caucus of former Cabinet Minister Selina Robinson, the now Independent MLA noting of her concerns over the level of anti semitism found within her now former party.
The resignation and discussion on how the Government has handled issues of anti semitism carried much of the Thursday Question Period; along with the news coverage coming out of Victoria.
For North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice, this week brought a chance to celebrate a Federal funding announcement which took place at the Legislature.
With the Canadian Government awarding 77.2 million dollars in infrastructure funding to the City of Prince Rupert.
This week also saw another round of funding for the provincial FOUNDRY program which provides services for youth in British Columbia. Though as it has been since the program started, once again Prince Rupert was not included in the roll out for the next locations.
This week did provide for an opportunity for Ms Rice to note of the next step for the province's communication connectivity infrastructure program, as the MLA updated CityWest plans for Harley Bay
On Friday evening a concerning issue for MLA Rice's home constituency saw the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital Emergency Department closed from Friday overnight to Saturday morning.
An issue of note for the Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health that likely will make for some contact with her office from her constituents this coming week.
As for more on the work from the House, the sessions of the week unfolded for the three regional MLA's 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 4-7.
The MLA noting of the progress for Bill 8 and its importance towards Legacy funding for Haida Gwaii, along with the plans to change the name of the constituency to North Coast-Haida Gwaii
Ms. Rice currently serves as the Government's Parliamentary Secretary for Rural health.
The MLA is also a member of the Committee on Aboriginal Affairs, as well as the Committee on Parliamentary Reform Ethical Conduct, Standing Orders and Private Bills.
Ms. Rice is also Deputy Chair of the Select Standing Committee on Public Accounts.
The North Coast MLA also addressed a range of themes and relayed a number of government announcements 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 March 4-7, 2024.
The MLA delivered what will be his final Budget Response as a member of the Chamber, with Mr. Ross set to shift to the Federal scene and seek election in the House of Commons for Skeena-Bulkley Valley.
The Skeena MLA also previewed the upcoming Junior All Native Basketball Tournament in Terrace from March 17-23
Skeena MLA Ross celebrates Nisga'a led All Native Junior Basketball Tournament in Terrace this month
Mr. Ross serves as the BC United critic on LNG and Energy
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 4-7, 2024.
The Stikine MLAs' time in the Legislature came on Tuesday morning when he introduced members of the Gallery from the Stikine riding (see video archive at 10:08 -10:11 AM)
Committee Membership for MLA Cullen for the Spring Session at the legislature has yet to be detailed:
Mr. Cullen serves as the Government's Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.
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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.
Members return to the Legislature on Monday.
A larger overview of provincial issues can be found on our Political Portal D'Arcy McGee.
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