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November 05, 2007 National Technology Week I am honoured to stand in the House today to share with everyone here that November 5 to 9 is now proclaimed as National Technology Week. This is a testimony that we all recognize the applied science and technology sectors within our provincial economy. October 30, 2007 Film And Television Industry In B.C. Today I would like to talk about an important industry in my community — the film industry. Last Saturday I attended the 2007 Hollywood China Film Festival, which was held in Vancouver before touring Los Angeles. Metro Vancouver has become Hollywood Nor October 23, 2007 Seniors Service Organizations in Burnaby As the winter season falls upon us, wet air blows around the city and temperatures sink in the long night. It's the warmness of the family that fills our hearts. October 22, 2007 Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement Act It's an honour for me to rise today in this House in the traditional territories of the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations to support Bill 40, Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement Act. May 07, 2007 Public Safety In B.C. While wars and conflicts are still threatening people's lives in many regions of the world, we are very fortunate to live in one of the safest communities. However, British Columbians still consider public safety as one of the top five priorities. April 30, 2007 B.C. Economy And Retail Sector This week we celebrate retail businesses in British Columbia. British Columbia is certainly the place to be. April 30, 2007 B.C. Economy and Retail Sector This week we celebrate retail businesses in British Columbia. British Columbia is certainly the place to be. With word of our vibrant economy spreading, people are directing their attention to this beautiful province. B.C. has gained in interprovincial mi April 26, 2007 Community Input into Burnaby Affordable Housing Development Over the past several weeks we have received a number of phone calls, e-mails and letters from my constituents who are concerned about the future of two buildings on Alpha Avenue and Beta Avenue in North Burnaby, which will soon house 38 affordable housin April 23, 2007 B.C. Exports Today I rise to speak about an important and growing part of our economy, and that is B.C. exports and trade with our Asia-Pacific partners.
British Columbia is a trading province. First, let's look at our export numbers. Our total international exports, April 19, 2007 Burnaby Festival of Volunteers This is our country's National Volunteer Week to honour and recognize our hard-working citizens who donate energy and time to their communities. This Saturday the fourth Burnaby Festival of Volunteers will be held in Metrotown from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Many n March 27, 2007 B.C. Seafood Products Two weeks ago I attended the Fifth Anniversary Celebration and Seafood Gala presented by the Western Canada Seafood Merchants and Processors Association. More than 500 guests, including the consuls general from People's Republic of China, Indonesia, Singa March 12, 2007 Asian Contributors to Canadian Cancer Society Campaign Last Saturday I attended the third annual Universe of Hope Gala, organized by the Canadian Cancer Society, B.C. and Yukon division. Since its inception in 1938, the Canadian Cancer Society has spread information about the early warning signs of cancer to March 06, 2007 Commonwealth Awards for Rescues Last Saturday, with the Lieutenant-Governor and the Attorney General, I attended the 95th annual Commonwealth awards ceremony presented by the Lifesaving Society. It was an honour for me to again listen to the heroic actions of British Columbians as young February 28, 2007 Budget Debate It's an honour for me to stand up again in the House to respond to the budget speech, as well as taking a closer look at the throne speech. The riding I serve, Burnaby North, in the city of Burnaby is located in one of the most beautiful areas in British February 27, 2007 Success Non-Profit Society Non-profit organizations in British Columbia are integral parts of our society. Usually it starts with a group of volunteers becoming aware of emerging issues or need for services. They get organized, raising awareness, promoting the cause, gathering supp February 22, 2007 Lunar New Year Celebrations Many British Columbians are celebrating lunar new year this week. Last Sunday I participated in the lunar new year parade in Vancouver's Chinatown with the Lieutenant-Governor, the Attorney General and many other members of the House. An estimated 50,000 May 11, 2006 Chinese Head Tax Apology and Redress Recently the federal government has indicated that it will act in the Parliament to offer an apology for the Chinese Head Tax. May 08, 2006 Foundation Skills Assessment Test for B.C. Students - Motion Today I would like to introduce the following motion: Be it resolved that this House support the Foundation Skills Assessment as it provides valuable information on how well BC students are learning skills necessary to succeed in life.
May 08, 2006 Asia-Pacific Gateway - Private Members' Statement Ever since February last year when the throne speech announced that the government of British Columbia was establishing an Asia-Pacific gateway strategy, progress and many developments have been made towards the formulation of the strategy. May 03, 2006 Burnaby Volunteer Festival Last week was National Volunteer Week. We recognized and celebrated the contributions of volunteers to their communities. It is estimated that in Canada, 6.5 million volunteers have joined more than 160,000 non-profit organizations May 01, 2006 Asian Heritage Month To acknowledge the rich and lengthy history and contributions of Canadians who trace their origins to Asia, May is Asian Heritage Month. April 05, 2006 British Columbia's Diaspora and Trade The economy of British Columbia is booming. Unemployment rates are at record lows, and more British Columbians are working now than ever before. March 23, 2006 Lifesaving Society - 94th Annual Commonwealth Honour and Rescue Awards Ceremony Last Saturday I had the honour to meet some great British Columbians who had courageously rescued others under very dangerous situations. March 08, 2006 IIG-All Nations Institute Project in Support of Aboriginal Women IIG-All Nations Institute provides a first- and second-year university program, with a focus to aboriginal students. February 27, 2006 Down Syndrome Research Foundation More and more international organizations are coming to British Columbia to hold their conferences and conventions. In six months the 9th World Down Syndrome Congress will be held in Vancouver. February 21, 2006 Response to the Throne Speech The throne speech reminds us that our province will be 150 years old in two years. In world history 150 years is not a long period. February 20, 2006 Mudslide in the Philippines The world reacted with heartache on Friday as a mountain on the Philippine island of Leyte collapsed and covered the tiny village of Guinsaugon in up to 30 metres of mud and debris. November 21, 2005 Authentic Assessment of Students It is my pleasure to rise in the House to respond to the statement made by the member for Vancouver-Kensington regarding authentic assessment of students. November 15, 2005 Toastmasters Accomplishments by Angela Louie Toastmasters is an organization whose mission is to make effective oral communication a worldwide reality. Toastmasters started in 1924, when Ralph Smedley assembled a group of men together in a YMCA to practise the art of public speaking. November 14, 2005 Response to Motion 28 - Inheritance Tax I rise this morning to support Motion 28, put forward by the Honourable member for Prince George–Omineca. November 03, 2005 Burnaby Business Awards It is no secret that private business is the engine that drives British Columbia's economy. B.C.'s businesses are also the source of innovation and pride. November 02, 2005 Chinese Canadian Veterans November 1 to November 7 is proclaimed as Chinese Pioneer Week, and this Saturday marks the beginning of Veterans Week, running until Remembrance Day on November 11. October 31, 2005 World Trade University Canada Establishment Act (Bill Pr401) I would like to add my support to this bill and the World Trade University. The WTU represents a great opportunity for our province, and it would be unwise to turn our back on this. October 31, 2005 Response to Bill 14 Our government strongly believes elections should never be called as a result of a government creating artificial conditions designed entirely to help them get re-elected, like a former Premier with his infamous fudge-it budget.
October 20, 2005 Trade Relations with China I would like to pay tribute today to a great and growing partnership between our province and the people of China. Over the next five days B.C. will host a delegation from Guangdong province. September 20, 2005 Economic and Cultural Exchanges with Asia In order to keep British Columbia's economy firing on all cylinders, our government recognizes the need to build strong economic and cultural relationships with the world's emerging markets — especially Asia, the world's fastest-growing economy. March 21, 2005 Response to the Budget It's my great honour and privilege to respond to the historical budget speech delivered on February 15, 2005. February 28, 2005 The Gateway to Asia-Pacific Located at the Pacific Rim, British Columbia is closely related to the regions in the Asia-Pacific. We are interconnected in history, people, culture, geography and economy. February 15, 2005 Multiculturalism in B.C. The third week of February has been proclaimed as Multicultural Week in British Columbia since 2003 by the government. The celebration of multiculturalism is a direct recognition of the contributions of the diverse cultural heritage to our society. February 14, 2005 Dream Home China It is my pleasure to respond to the member for Alberni-Qualicum on the Dream Home China project in Shanghai. I am glad to witness the completion of phase 1 of this project, as we participated in the opening of the presentation centre. February 09, 2005 Chinese New Year and Trade Mission to China Mr. Speaker, Today, February 9, 2005, is the beginning of the Lunar New Year. In the Chinese calendar, today is the first day of the Year 4702, the Year of the Rooster. Promoting Trade with the Asia-Pacific The economy of British Columbia is booming. Unemployment rates are at record lows, and more British Columbians are working now than ever before. |
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