Bill 2: The Budget Measures Implementation Act

My response to second reading of Bill 2, The Budget Measures Implementation Act, 2017. The Budget Measures Implementation Act includes some wonderful initiatives. Changes to the Carbon Tax Act, the establishment of a new higher income tax bracket, restoration of the...

Together we can do more

It was a pleasure to rise in the legislature today to speak in favour of the budget update presented by the NDP government. I shared my vision for collaboration using examples from our region and across the province, and I emphasized the value of all members in the...

Healing

It was a pleasure and privilege to be invited to give the keynote speech to this year’s graduating class at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC.  ...