MP Wayne Stetski holding community open house in Revelstoke

Kootenay-Columbia Member of Parliament Wayne Stetski is holding a community open house in Revelstoke to discuss issues constituents think the federal government should focus on this season.

Stetski has advocated on a number of issues on behalf of constituents over the past several months. Here are a few highlights:

– Pressuring the Liberal government to reverse damaging cuts made by the previous Conservative government in the areas of water and eco-system protection since being elected in 2015. Stetski asked the government if they were going to restore a Department of Fisheries and Oceans Office to the Kootenays.

– Presenting a petition on the behalf of members of several churches in the Kootenay-Columbia concerned about proposed legislation that would amend the Criminal Code of Canada, removing a section to prohibit obstructing a clergyman or minister from “celebrating divine service or performing any other function in connecting with his calling” or disturbing “an assemblage of persons met for religious worship”.

-Hosting a telephone town hall to address concerns over the protection of Canadian’s pensions.

-Calling on the government to reject the Calgary Olympic Bid Committee’s request to allow Oympic games at Lake Louise for the 2026 Olympic winter games. There was concern using Lake Louise’ facilities for the games would increase the developed footprint within Banff National Park, harming its ecological integrity.

You can find out more about Stetski’s recent work here.

The open house takes place this Saturday, Feb. 24 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Revelstoke Community Centre.