Tonight we voted to ensure that schools should be places where both students and staff feel safe, respected and welcome.

The BCUP and the Cons voted against that.

Let that sink in.

Science Meets Parliament held today in the #BClegislature Asst' Professors Stephanie Cleland and Dheva Setiaputra from SFU spoke to their work in #CancerResearch and the toxic effects on #wildlandfirefighters Looking forward to their findings and future policy proposals #bcpoli

Film industry strong in Cloverdale & Surrey. Filming of Happy Face today on the main street.
More magical news to follow...
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Yesterday we marked a major milestone in B.C.’s treeplanting efforts: the 10 billionth tree planted since the reforestation program began in 1930 in Surrey at Green Timbers. (1/3)

“Ember Sparks” #lituprheroom last night at Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel for the 2nd Annual “So you think you can Drag” contest in support of Surrey Pride Society . #superhost Martin ROONEY kept it going Glad we made some money for my personal charity Surrey Fire Charity #bcpoli

Proof #firefighters don't take a day off and their actions are like a light switch never found in the 'off' position. Your family, friends and collogues knows you acted because it was the right thing to do at the time & the recognition now is the right thing to do. #lifesaver

This morning, I updated the BC Building Code with #MassTimber changes - effective immediately - that will:

✅Allow for 18 stories.
✅Allow for 9 stories without drywall.
✅Allow for different building structures - like schools and libraries.

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I’d like to say BIV News provided a “foundational” story about the progress of our new hospital but I’m not sure if it’s a concrete idea to be #punny on a Tuesday. Great photo Paul!
#cloverdalebc #bcpoli

There are 91 nominees supporting 5 YWCA Metro Vancouver program areas. All deserve support. #community #vancouver #nonprofit

2nd annual “So you think you can drag” contest is April 13. Myself & 4 other comm folks will be in a non political setting in Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel to find out if they CAN “Drag”. Every dollar I raise for Surrey Fire Charity will be matched by Surrey Pride Society #bcpoli
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April is Organ Donation Awareness Month & April 7th is Green Shirt Day for organ donor awareness and registration in memory of Logan Boulet. Go to register.transplant.bc.ca for information how to register.
#GreenShirtDay #organdonor ssavelives #organdonor #LoganBouletEffect #bcpoli

Yesterday's Post-Budget Tour with Minister Murray Rankin was a great opportunity to connect with my community of Surrey-Guildford.
- Strategic Affordability Roundtable with different leaders of our community to listen to and to discuss the challenges that our community is facing.

Today Andrew Mercier Mike Starchuk Rick Glumac and Doug Routley met with Vi Ro locals to discuss their members’ concerns regarding mill curtailment and fibre supply. BC NDP is committed to a bright sustainable future for our forestry industry . #bcndp

This evening, my colleagues& I had the honour of joining Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at for their 2nd Multifaith Iftar Dinner in the Legislature. Coming together as one is a wonderful way to connect&build bridges between communities. Thank you Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at Canada for your warm hospitality

On Wednesday, I spoke at the opening of the Amelia Douglas Institute for Metis Culture and Language. The institute celebrates Métis culture in BC through various initiatives and research. It is dedicated to educating both Métis people and the public about the Métis way of life.

Great news for families in #CloverdaleBC 20 new $10 a day spaces opened in Alex House at Don Christian, helping BC families with the cost of living. Mitzi Dean Jenna Sudds Justin Trudeau John Aldag Mike Farnworth Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce #ChildCareBC More at: news.gov.bc.ca/30568

Thank you Katrina for providing the space for us to hear about the amazing work Down Syndrome Resource Foundation is doing in the community.

Leslie and her crew are a “glass act”. Great to see a company that care about their employees and their workplace. Plenty of room for new and exciting ideas. Thanks to Cloverdale District Chamber of Commerce for setting this up.

No longer the secret spot in #cloverdale . Thanks to Paul Orazietti for pointing this out.