November 18, 2020
Column | Where are the dads?
We all care deeply about the future we are creating for the children of today and tomorrow. And there is currently no issue that threatens the long-term health of our society more than climate change. While caring about our children’s future is a characteristic shared by all genders and gender identities, fewer men are involved […]
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October 28, 2020
BC Council For International Cooperation (BCCIC) Blog Post
The fight against climate change needs more parents involved By Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Environment and Climate Change We all care deeply about the future we will leave behind for the children of today and tomorrow. Certainly, there is no current issue that threatens the long term health of our society and our economy more […]
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October 21, 2020
COVID support – necessary and sustainable
If you’re feeling thankful for the extensive social programs launched by government to protect and support Canadians during the pandemic, but also anxious about the costs to the government of such supports – you’re not alone. A poll conducted last month for the organization Canada 2020 found that the vast majority of Canadians strongly or […]
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September 16, 2020
Column | Working towards a safe back-to-school
Amid the dizzying uncertainty forced upon our daily lives by COVID 19, there is one certainty that is clear and absolute – our collective responsibility to do everything possible to keep our children safe and well. This imperative lives deep within our DNA. As a parent myself, it has been a source of reassurance for […]
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August 19, 2020
Column | Linking youth to the jobs they need
Normally, the prospect of a summer job is an exciting one: a chance to earn some money towards the coming academic year, after obtaining a degree or being accepted to a training program. This summer presented a sobering new reality for young job seekers – there were very few jobs available. Because of COVID-19, many […]
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June 10, 2020
North Vancouver Constituency Office Re-opened
Folks, my North Vancouver Constituency Office has now re-opened to the public, by pre-arranged appointment. At this time, we are asking that you call ahead in order to maintain physical distancing and to keep the public and staff safe. To schedule an appointment, please call 604-775-6333 or email: [email protected] When you arrive at the office […]
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June 10, 2020
Uncomfortable conversations
Last week, I was part of a “virtual town hall” with young people from across the country to discuss climate change. However, as happened with so many conversations last week, the focus expanded to include race relations. The deeply disturbing news clips of civil unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd in the U.S., […]
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March 10, 2020
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