MLA Macdonald to say farewell at community appreciation event
Mar. 30 event in Revelstoke will be an opportunity to talk with outgoing MLA Norm Macdonald.
Mar. 30 event in Revelstoke will be an opportunity to talk with outgoing MLA Norm Macdonald.
'There are some major promises in this budget including a 50% reduction in MSP, but people here remember that Christy Clark actually doubled MSP premiums.'
In his MLA Report, Norm Macdonald calls for reform to provincial political donations, including unrestricted corporate donations.
Before the last election, Christy Clark said there would be no BC Hydro rate increases but instead we have seen a 28% increase to rates. And we know there is more to come.
'In order to thrive, we must be personally adaptable. But we also must build a society that is able to make smart collective decisions, particularly as we negotiate the challenges that are brought upon us by climate change.'
'The responsibility for this mess lies squarely with Christy Clark and the BC Liberals. They purposely created this situation, and spent millions of taxpayers’ dollars on lawyers to keep it that way.'
Our decisions on these matters will have serious long-term implications. What we do today will be passed on to future generations. Will we leave our children and grandchildren with a mess to clean up?
On Remembrance Day, and every day, we will remember their gift to us of freedom and peace.
British Columbians should also have a right to access full and accurate information concerning all elements of public policy. The culture in the current government of avoiding transparency is unhealthy for any democratic process.
It makes sense for British Columbia to act now to improve our food security. We can take immediate steps to increase production, improve food storage options, and fine-tune food transportation systems within the province.