July 2016 E-Newsletter I am so glad the summer weather has finally found its way to Coquitlam. While I had hoped things would have slowed down this month, that hasn’t quite been the case. Here’s a bit of what I …
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Debate on Bill 27, Human Rights Code Amendment Act, 2016.
The purpose of this Bill 27 is to amend the B.C. human rights code so that it explicitly protects transgender persons from discrimination. Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA from Vancouver-West End has introduced this legislation four times in the form of a Private Members …
The 55+ BC Games are coming to Coquitlam!
The 55+ BC Games are coming to Coquitlam this September 20th to 24th. There are still volunteer opportunities available so if you are interested in helping with the Coquitlam 55+ BC Games please register today! Let’s show British Columbia what a welcoming, helpful …
Clark government neglecting families and communities by ignoring affordable rental housing
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release July 20, 2016 Clark government neglecting families and communities by ignoring affordable rental housing COQUITLAM– The Christy Clark government is ignoring a rental housing crisis that is getting worse by the day, hurting families and communities around British …
Premier participates in Animal Protection Day, but blocks animal protection legislation
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release May 12, 2016 Premier Clark participates in Animal Protection Day, but blocks animal protection legislation VICTORIA— New Democrats are asking why Premier Christy Clark is blocking legislation that would protect animals in distress. New Democrat MLA …
Question Period: Environmental policy and BC Liberal donors
Selina Robinson questions the Minister of Environment about whether environmental policy is being made in the public interest or in favour of BC Liberal donors.
CBC News: NDP still demanding stricter rules for dogs left in cars
Party reissues proposal for more power for bylaw officers to remove dogs in distress from hot vehicles By Richard Zussman, CBC News Posted: May 03, 2016 3:42 PM PTLast Updated: May 04, 2016 9:30 AM PT The B.C. NDP has proposed new …
Introduction of Distressed Animal Act, 2016
On May 3, 2016 Selina Robinson introduced her Private Members’ Bill, the Distressed Animal Act, 2016. A bill she first proposed last year, it would empower bylaw enforcement officers to rescue animals trapped in hot vehicles as soon as there are …
Call for Electoral Finance Reform
Gary Holman, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and the opposition spokesperson for democratic reform introduced the following Private Members’ Motion: [Be it resolved that this House call on the government to implement reforms to take big money out …
April 2016 Newsletter
April 2016 E-Newsletter Spring is here and I hope you have been getting out and enjoying the flowers that are covering our community and making the most of the fabulous weather we have been experiencing.I have had another busy month …