Prolonged Conflict of Interest Commissioner Appointment Debate
A veteran MLA laments delays in appointing a Conflict of Interest Commissioner, recounting past unilateral actions by the NDP and detailing cross party efforts to shortlist eleven candidates. The speaker notes progress, aims for Legislature ratification before session end, and pledges next focus on Act review and amendments.
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Ted Hughes
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Northern region hits hardest in environment cuts
BC Liberal critic Christy Clark charges Environment minister Cathy McGregor targeted northern and interior communities with steep budget cuts. Peace Omineca led with 25.6 percent reduction from 10.83 million to 8.05 million for 1997/98, while Skeena and Cariboo also suffered large cuts. Lower Mainland saw a 12.5 percent cut from 11.23 to 9.83 million. Clark says northern regions bear the impact of fiscal decisions, while the minister protected head office budgets.
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BC Liberal Environment
Christy Clark
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Clark
Cathy McGregor
Peace-Omineca
Peace-Omineeca
Lower Mainland
Skeena
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