May 18, 2007

It’s been another busy week in the Legislature. A number of bills have been debated including the line by line questioning on the three education bills.

Education

Claire’s very concerned about the impact of these bills on our public education system; one starts to allow fees to be introduced in public schools and another starts to establish a voucher system.

Claire, who believes that a strong public education system is the foundation for our society’s development, was able to question the minister on this:
• http://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard/38th3rd/H70515p.htm#8011

Woodlots

Bills on energy, on forestry and housing also came up for discussion. Claire was able to talk about the importance of woodlots in the forestry sector in a statement to the House. Click on the following to view a WebClip of this statement.
• Woodlots - Claire Trevena, MLA - May 16, 2007
Or read the transcript at:
• http://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard/38th3rd/H70516p.htm#8060

Aquaculture

And the Special Committee on Sustainable Aquaculture presented its report to the Legislature. A number of people from the constituency were in the gallery for the event:
• http://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard/38th3rd/H70516p.htm#8057

News release:
• http://www.bcndpcaucus.ca/en/new_democrats_deliver_fair_and_balanced_fish_farm_report

The full copy of the report can be found at:
• http://www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/38thparl/session-3/aquaculture/index.htm

Childcare

Claire has been busy during this Childcare Month, and was able to recognise the hard work of childcare providers. To view a WebClip go to:
• Child Care Provider Appreciation Day - Claire Trevena, MLA - May 15, 2007

Claire again questioned the Minister about the ongoing cuts to childcare.
• http://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard/38th3rd/H70517y.htm (about 14:20)

Claire also tabled another petition in the House, opposing cuts to childcare programmes.
• http://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard/38th3rd/H70517y.htm (about 14:25)

Introductions
And she had the pleasure of meeting two groups of students from Campbell River: Grade 11s from Carihi and grades 5 and 6 from Ecole Willow Point.
• http://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard/38th3rd/H70514p.htm #7907
• http://www.leg.bc.ca/hansard/38th3rd/H70515a.htm#7970

It’s Victoria Day weekend -- time to relax with friends and family. Claire will be in the constituency the coming week and would love to see you. She can be contacted at:
(250) 287 5100 or (866) 387 5100
Email: Claire.trevena.mlaleg.bc.ca