MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows
Aug 13 2010
As you all know Elections BC has officially validated the results of the Anti-HST Petition. However, they will not refer it to the government until the pending court challenges have been dealt with. Below you will find the full text of a letter NDP leader Carole James sent to the Premier to encourage him to bring the HST back to the Legislature for a proper debate.
Enjoy!
Apr 26 2010
This week sees the government move to cut short debate on the HST and in the same vein deny an Opposition motion to refer the HST to a committee for thorough investigation. With this as the backdrop Michael rose once again to question the logic behind the HST and describe its adverse effects on some.
Below is the draft transcript of his speech and as always the official transcript will be posted when available.
Apr 14 2010
The debate over the HST is raging in the streets of Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows and beyond. The same can be said of the House.
Michael rose in the House today to take his turn at the on-going debate against the HST.
Below is the draft Hansard of his speech and as always the official transcript will be posted as soon as it is available.
Apr 1 2010
Everyone knows that people on fixed income will be hard hit by the HST.
Today in the House Michael tried to draw attention to another group, sports groups, that will face serious challenges because of this new tax.
