Small businesses and the hard-working people behind them are the foundation of our province. My parents ran a small business, and later I started my own, so I know that owning and operating a business is no easy feat. Unexpected challenges such as the threat of tariffs and uncertainty about the future only make it more...

British Columbia is an amazing place to work, start a family, or retire. As our communities grow it has become clear that we need more health care professionals to support people through every stage of life. That's why our government launched a campaign in March 2025, to recruit more doctors, nurses, and allied health ...

As a former Mayor of Harrison Hot Springs, I have always believed that leadership requires honesty - especially when it comes to mental health. In November 2023, I made the decision to publicly disclose a historical mental‑health condition from the 1990s. I did so because I wanted to lead by example. I wanted to show...

Yes, you heard that right. No more changing our clocks back and forth.Your voices have been heard, and we couldn't agree more, changing the clocks, especially our internal ones is a hassle, and we've taken that to heart.In 2019, the province asked British Columbians for their views, and most people overwhelmingly suppo...

Every day, British Columbians need to renew or replace their photo ID, including driver's licenses, BC Services Card, and BC ID, which involves making trips to their local ICBC office and at times, waiting in long lines. Last week, we introduced legislation that would allow people to renew their simple license and ID r...

Over the past year, we've seen how strongly Canadians have stood together in the face of challenges, like global inflation and threats from Trump, and our patriotism is stronger than ever. We're making progress and creating more opportunities for people across BC and Canada. And right now, we have something we can all ...

British Columbia is defined by its land and water. Forests, rivers, alpine meadows and rugged coastlines aren't just scenery. They're the backbone of our economy, our culture and our shared identity. And unlike many places in Canada, these landscapes are overwhelmingly public, with nearly 94% of B.C. made up of Crown, ...

Communities across British Columbia are growing rapidly, and with that growth comes a clear need: more skilled tradespeople to help build and maintain the places we all rely on, like our homes, schools, hospitals, and community infrastructure. As an MLA, I hear every day how important it is that we prepare people for t...

The toxic drug crisis is taking lives, and harming families and individuals in communities across the province. Confronting the stigma of mental health and substance use is essential to get more people the help they need. In 2023, our government tested a decriminalization pilot with broad support from advocates, servic...

At this time last year, we were fighting external economic threats from the U.S. and now some would rather we turn on each other.Building projects in partnership with First Nations means jobs and prosperity for the entire province. We simply can't afford to walk away from co-operation with First Nations and choose, ins...