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Celebrating resilient communities on the Saanich Peninsula

by adamolsen | Feb 24, 2024 | 42-5, Blog, Governance, Legislature, Statement, Video

In this statement I celebrate the 2024 BC Business Awards most resilient communities. First place goes to the District of Central Saanich and second place to the Town of Sidney. I’m thrilled that the Saanich Peninsula has taken the top two spots on the list....
Land Act: Are the BC United embracing regressive policy of denial of First Nations rights and title?

Land Act: Are the BC United embracing regressive policy of denial of First Nations rights and title?

by adamolsen | Feb 7, 2024 | Blog, Community, Governance, Indigenous

Two weeks ago the BC NDP quietly launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the Land Act. While I have been publicly critical of the way Minister Nathan Cullen introduced the initiative, I am deeply disappointed by the response of the BC United who decided...
Premier David Eby must not overlook British Columbia context of Minister Selina Robinson’s hurtful comments

Premier David Eby must not overlook British Columbia context of Minister Selina Robinson’s hurtful comments

by adamolsen | Feb 4, 2024 | Blog, Governance, Indigenous

Calls for Premier David Eby to replace Advanced Education Minister Selina Robinson grow louder following comments she made at an online forum last week. Calling the comments “wrong” and “hurtful” the Premier also said, “We are in positions of authority,...

Premier Eby replaces Minister and Deputy Minister responsible for child welfare system

by adamolsen | Jan 17, 2024 | Blog

British Columbia has a new Minister of Children and Family Development. Is the change in leadership a reset for a deeply troubled child welfare system? Or, is it a political reset for Premier David Eby? The Premier’s language should be noted. He called the move a...
Reflections on being a legislator and opposition critic

Reflections on being a legislator and opposition critic

by adamolsen | Jan 7, 2024 | Blog, Governance

In preparation for the final session (Spring 2024) of the 42nd Parliament, I look back on this term and reflect on the pace of life as a legislator, house leader, and the role of opposition members as government critics. On Pace The pace of politics is fast. Each...
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