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Michael Talks About School Closures in the Legislature

Nov 25 2009

Hi All,

Our local schools are facing significant issues around funding cuts, downloaded costs, and school closures.

All of this has not gone without notice and recently, during Education Estimates, Michael brought them to the attention of the government.

Attached and below you will find a transcript of Michael discussing the proposed school closures in SD 42.

For those keen political observers, Advanced Ed Minister Moira Stillwell was standing in for Education Minister Mary MacDiarmid who has been off for some time due to a serious illness.

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Michael Talks Seniors Issues With Health Minister Falcon

Nov 23 2009

Hi All,

Our intrepid MLA continues to try and win back funding for our local seniors.

Attached and below is the transcript of an exchange with Minister Falcon regarding seniors services in maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows.

Enjoy!
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Michael poses tough questions to the Minister of State for Mining

Nov 18 2009

Hey All!

For those concerned about the proposed expansion of the Pitt Quarry or the regulations around mining in general, this blustery exchange is a must read.

Enjoy!

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Latest on the North Alouette!

Nov 17 2009

Hey All,

Michael recently pressed Environment Minister Penner on the latest news regarding the North Alouette.

Below is the transcript from that exchange.
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Michael Grills Kevin Falcon on the Closing of the Adolescent Mental Health Unit in the Fraser Valley

Nov 17 2009

Hi All,

Well we all heard about the cuts to our own Matrix program, but it was only one aspect of a cut to services in the entire Fraser Valley.

Here Michael poses a question to the Health Minister about the wisdom of that decision.

The response is interesting…
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Update on the North Alouette

Nov 17 2009

Hi All,

As you know there has been a lot of goings on regarding the North Alouette.

Michael has been monitoring the situation and has even proposed legislation in the house to help address the root causes.

Below is an exchange between Michael and Environment Minister Penner with regards to the North Alouette.
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Michael Holds Minister Penner to Account on Species at Risk Legislation

Nov 16 2009

Hey All,

Michael is a known crusader for the environment.

Here you see a sometimes charged exchange between him and Minister of the Environment, Barry Penner over the government’s handling of various species at risk.

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Michael questions Bill 18 – The Assistance to Shelter Act, 2009

Nov 16 2009

Hey Folks,

There’s been a lot made about Bill 18 which gives the authorities the power to take people to shelters.

Here, Michael questions how well this proposed law may actually function.

Food for though.

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M 204 Stream Diversion Amendment Act, 2009

Nov 4 2009

Hey All!

 As you know, Michael has been a strong advocate for salmon and greatly concerned by the events that occurred on the North Alouette.

Below you will find his Private Members Bill, M 204 Stream Diversion Amendment Act, 2009, which targets the root of the issue.
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Michael Opposes the Government's Stance on Paramedics

Nov 3 2009

Hey All,

Below is Michael’s statement to Bill 21 the Ambulance Services Collective Agreement Act.
Michael has always been a staunch defender of worker’s rights and here he defends paramedics and attacks the governments imposition of a contract.
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