We work on a wide range of issues as a team, and our Quesnel office is kept busy working on specific constituent files. Here are some key areas Bob has focused on over the past few months, as well as his speeches from the legislature.
Bob in the House – Forest Management and the Role of the Chief Forester
During Question Period today Bob asked the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations about the role of the Chief Forester. Bob suggested that the Chief Forester be made an independent Officer of the Legislature in order to better manage BC’s public forests. Video is continue reading
Maximizing our Mineral Potential
The Cariboo region has an abundance of opportunities to expand mineral exploration and extraction as a means to offset any falldown in economic activity resulting from the mountain pine beetle.
Along with the expansion of the Gibraltar and Mount Polley mines, opportunities exist for both new continue reading
Legislative reforms needed, not extra hours
Earlier this week Bob spoke on the motion to add an extra chamber in the Legislature to deal with the heavy load of legislation. Bob voted against the motion on the grounds that it was a last minute solution to a foreseeable problem. He argued that continue reading
May 15, 2012Bob in the House – Antipsychotic Drugs
On Monday, Bob asked the Minister of Health questions about the use of antipsychotic drugs, raising concerns about the use of chemical restraints. Video is available here.
B. Simpson: I just have a couple of questions to follow up on antipsychotic drugs, and I want continue reading
Ministers of Education and Finance on the Pacific Carbon Trust
Earlier this week Bob asked the Ministers of Education and Finance questions about the Pacific Carbon Trust. Video of Bob’s questions is available here and here.
Bob was seeking clarification about how the Pacific Carbon Trust will affect school districts, as well as broader issues continue reading
May 8, 2012Replacing Quesnel’s Junior Secondary School
On Tuesday Bob had the opportunity to ask the Minister of Education questions about replacing Quesnel’s junior secondary school. The Minister acknowledged that the school needs to be replaced, and he indicated that a new school would be a high priority when possible. You can watch continue reading