Capital Report~May 7, 2010

MLA for Surrey-Panorama, Stephanie joins municipal and community partners for the official ground breaking of the new Kinsmen Place Lodge, a $33.7-million building to provide residential care beds for Surrey seniors.

Province Breaks Ground on New Surrey Senior's Care Lodge

Surrey-Panorama MLA Stephanie Cadieux helped break ground at the new Kinsmen Place Lodge, a $33.7-million building designed to provide residential care beds for seniors. Click "Read full story" link for more information on seniors healthcare in B.C.

Increased Lumber Prices Drops Export Tax to Zero

Due to strong lumber prices, effective June 1, B.C.’s softwood lumber producers will no longer pay any tax on their shipments to the U.S., Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell announced.

New Vaccine Offered to Better Protect B.C. Kids

Beginning this June, British Columbia’s routine childhood immunization program will include Prevnar 13, a vaccine that offers protection against 13 strains of pneumococcal disease, announced Healthy Living and Sport Minister Ida Chong.

B.C. Celebrates as Mining Industry Leads the Province

B.C.’s mining industry is leading the provincial recovery, providing ample reason to celebrate B.C. Mining Week, announced Minister of State for Mining Randy Hawes. The week of May 9 to 15 was officially proclaimed B.C. Mining Week in the legislature.

"We're pleased to see government living up to its commitment to ensure loggers are paid for the work they do. This legislation and the accompanying fund put our members on a more solid footing in the event of licensee insolvency."

MaryAnne Arcand, Executive Director, Member Services, Central Interior Logging Association

Prince Rupert Daily News, May 04, 2010. Regarding the new Forestry Service Providers Protection Act recently introduced in the Legislature.

"BC's mining industry is poised to be about 25 - 30% bigger than it's been in a generation, and I think it couldn't come at a better time given the downturn in the forestry sector, and other challenges that the BC economy is facing."

Pierre Gratton, President, Mining Association of B.C.

CHNL, May 04, 2010

"In breif, the HST is superior for economic efficiency because it removes distorting taxes from productive businesses that cause them to under-invest in capital and to bias their modes of production and distribution; the HST will lead to a more efficient economy with more and better paying jobs in the long run."

Jon Kesselman, Professor of Public Policy and Canada Research Chair in Public Finance, SFU

Vancouver Sun, May 5, 2010.

20th Annual MLA Motorcycle Ride

Comox Valley MLA Don McRae Recognises Netherlands Day of Liberation

Agriculture Supports HST

May 08, 2010

Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Iain Black will be a guest on Shaw TV's "Constituency Report" at 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM.

May 08, 2010

Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA Doug Horne will be a guest on Shaw TV's "Constituency Report" at 8:30 AM & 5:30 PM.

May 09, 2010

Richmond Centre MLA Rob Howard will be a guest on Shaw's "Constituency Report" at 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM.

May 13, 2010

Peace River-North MLA Pat Pimm will be a guest on Shaw Cable's "Constituency Report" at 7:00 PM.

Don McRae, MLA for Comox Valley

Commemorating the sacrifice Canadian soldiers made to aid the Netherlands in liberation 65 years ago.

"Over 7600 Canadians died during this campaign, and the people of the Netherlands have never forgotten this sacrifice. On May 5 the Netherlands recognizes Canada and the Allies' role with a national moment of silence, and on May 6 there is a celebration of liberation."