June 24th – MLA George Heyman (Vancouver-Fairview), and MLA David Eby (Vancouver-Pointgrey) co-hosted a forum on childcare in Vancouver this evening. They were joined by a diverse crowd of parents, grandparents and early childhood educators, all eager to share their …
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Government’s dismissal of mayors’ plan to fund transportation with carbon tax is short-sighted
“Now should be the time for them to be constructive and work with mayors before livability deteriorates.” – George Heyman
George speaks out about the need for greater regulation of the party bus industry in B.C. in order to safeguard young people’s future.
G. Heyman: We have now entered graduation season. It’s a time of transition for young people. It’s a time they want to celebrate. They have a lot to celebrate — both what they’ve accomplished and their future. It’s also a …
George Heyman and David Eby work with community to Save Pine Free Youth Clinic
On May 2nd and May 20th, George Heyman co-hosted community meetings about the closure of Pine Free Youth Clinic along with David Eby, the MLA for Vancouver-Point Grey. Community members shared their stories of the incredible service provided by the …
Speak out against Bill 24 and help save the Agricultural Land Reserve
For decades the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and the protection it provides for agricultural land and local food production has been a point of pride for British Columbians. With the B.C. Liberal government’s proposed changes to the ALR, B.C. is …
George speaks in opposition to Bill 24 the Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act
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 …
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 …