Claire Trevena, MLA North Island, responded to the Throne Speech on March 6th, 2007.

Claire’s response to the throne speech can be found at the following link: http://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard/38th3rd/h70306p.htm#5853

Some of the issues highlighted in her response:
• Child care and how child care affects our economy.
• Women and the issues that affect them.
• The environment and renewable energy such as tidal and wind power.
• Coal-bed methane and offshore oil & gas exploration and their affects on the environment.
• Transportation systems and ferry dependant communities.

Also this week in the Legislature Claire made a Child Care Statement: http://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard/38th3rd/h70305a.htm#5729
Talked about Funding for Child Care Resource and Referral Centres: http://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard/38th3rd/h70307p.htm#5901
Made a statement to celebrate International Women’s Day: http://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard/38th3rd/H70308y.htm
Question Period saw Claire asking the Minister of State for Childcare for clarity on the province’s plans, as well as questions on women’s issues.
For more information or to contact Claire call (250) 287 5100 or 866 387 5100 or email her at: Claire.trevena.mlaleg.bc.ca