Letter to Premier Christy Clark
Hon. Christy Clark
West Annex
Parliament Buildings
Victoria, BC V8V 1X4
14 November 2013
Dear Premier Christy Clark,
I would like to congratulate you on the investments in the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) in Budget 2013. The multi-million dollar investment was unique. While other ministries and agencies had their funding untouched or reduced, your
commitment to implementing the recommendations of the ALC’s 2010 core review is an important investment in British Columbia.
Following the election this spring the minister of the core review, Hon. Bill Bennett’s comments raised considerable concerns when he suggested to a reporter, that despite the work that had been done, the core review would include the ALC.
Remembrance Day Statement from the BC Green Party
On November 11, Canadians stop to remember, honor, and reflect.
We remember all those who gave their lives willingly to defend the many freedoms that our nation enjoys. We also remember with sorrow the fallen of other nations, even those who fought against us. War has taken so much from so many – as individuals, families, communities, and all mankind.
Potential changes to ALC very concerning
Mark Hume’s article published in the Globe and Mail (Nov. 7, 2013) highlighting the potential ‘modernization’ of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) is very disturbing.
I am extremely concerned about the potential changes that Mr. Hume outlined in his article. They constitute a fundamental change in direction for the government and the commission.
BC Green Party seeks clarity from the BC Government on what constitutes "First Nations support" of pipelines
Media Release
November 6, 2013
Victoria, BC – British Columbia and Alberta co-released a statement on Tuesday announcing “a framework agreement between the two provinces on moving energy resources to new markets.”
The release states,
“Alberta and BC agree that only through intensive environmental review and protection, enhanced marine safeguards and First Nations support, can projects proceed.”
Recent travels builds on BC Greens momentum
For the past week I have been travelling the southern part of the province continuing the work the BC Greens started in the May 2013 election. The momentum is growing and it is incredibly exciting to begin the laying the groundwork for 2017.
Last weekend I visited Trail, Castlegar, Nelson and Creston. Like the Capital Region campaigns, Sjeng Derkx in Nelson-Creston received over 20% of the votes. The BC Greens vote in the 2013 election tripled over 2009. On Saturday evening, the Nelson-Creston Constituency Association hosted their AGM. They packed the house and we shared a wonderful evening of local food and entertainment. I was honoured to provide the closing address and thrilled to see Nelson’s cultural ambassador, actor and comedian, Lucas Myers. Myers channeled his alter-ego “Randy from Creston” to serenade us with his song to all the “environmentalistic” people.