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Question Period: Social Worker Educational Requirements
In Question Period, I asked the Minister of Children and Family Development about the educational requirements for social workers in her ministry. I noted concerns raised by the BCGEU and BC Association of Social Workers, who both recognize the complex nature of child...Introduction: Fostering Change
It was a pleasure to introduce youth from Fostering Change, who are advocating for comprehensive agreements for young adults who were in the foster care system. I was moved by their request to be lifted up in the same way their peers are lifted up by their...Reflections on a summer of work
As the kids get ready to go back to school, and the fall legislative session approaches, I am reflecting on my work over the summer and ahead in the Legislature and in Cowichan. Here are a few updates from the last little while. The Cowichan River and the Weir An...Question Period: Breaking the Cycle of Child Apprehension
In Question Period I rose to ask the Minister of Children and Family Development about breaking the cycle of child apprehension and supporting moms and babies staying...Bill 26 – Questions and Answers
In May, during committee stage of Bill 26: Child, Family, and Community Service Amendment Act, I rose to ask a series of important questions about the welfare of Indigenous children in British Columbia. As I have said before, one of the most heartbreaking issues that...
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