The principles that are embodied in this bill are principles that weaken the ability of the commission to protect agricultural land in British Columbia and weaken the ability of the commission to ensure that there is one central, overarching policy …
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George question the Minister of Transportation about party bus regulations in B.C.
“In July 2008, 16-year-old Shannon Raymond died after travelling with friends on a party bus where alcohol and the drug Ecstasy were used in combination. In February 2013, 16-year-old Ernest Azoadam was found dying at a Chevron station in Surrey …
George questions the government on the closure of the Pine Free youth clinic along with his collegue David Eby
A number of clinics, including Pine Free Clinic which services Vancouver-Fairview, Vancouver-Point Grey, and Vancouver-False Creek, are facing closure or increased user fees, making health care inaccessible for users in the area. MLAs George Heyman and David Eby ask the …
George speaks to freedom of information in B.C. and how it affects the public interest
George makes a statement on public interest related to freedom of information in BC. The MLA for Vancouver-Fairview notes that BC’s Privacy Commissioner has reported that the government’s record for responding to FOI requests has much room for improvement.
Statement on the Privacy Commissioner’s report on the use of police record checks
New Democrat official opposition citizens’ services critic George Heyman release the following statement: “Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham’s report on the use of police information checks by employers in the hiring process raises significant concerns around the privacy and human rights …
George Heyman speaks on proposed Translink referendum act
George speaks to Bill 23 – SOUTH COAST BRITISH COLUMBIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FUNDING REFERENDUM ACT. George reflects on the past decisions of the government and the future growth in the region, and what that means for the needed funding models …
George Heyman speaks on Climate Change
George speaks on the impact of climate change in BC and abroad. He notes the environmental impact of weakened agricultural land plans and he calls on the provincial government to lay out a clear plan for ensuring British Columbia cuts …
George questions the Minister of Citizens’ Services about missing documentation in regards to the negotiation of the private information of British Columbians.
“The minister claims that B.C.’s government record on disclosure of information is second to none. If that’s the case, why does the freedom-of-information and protection-of-privacy commissioner claim that we’re operating with a culture of oral government? Why has the “no …
George Heyman on Daffodil Month
April is Daffodil Month. George speaks on the symbolism of the Daffodil for those living with cancer, survivors of cancer and remembering those we’ve lost to cancer.
B.C. Liberals gutting community-based literacy programs
VICTORIA –The B.C. Liberals are gutting essential community-based literacy programs across B.C., making it harder for people to get the basic literacy skills they need to succeed, say the New Democrats. “Literacy programs are vital to helping children succeed in …