VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard, welcomes child care funding for the Comox Valley Child Development Association in Courtenay as a part of the B.C. government’s Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) agreement with the Government of Canada. “Investing in quality …
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MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the Invictus Games in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the Invictus Games in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. Invictus: it means unconquered. In 2014, Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games. The name itself embodies the …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the Electoral System in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about the Electoral System in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. It is a great privilege for me to stand here today to speak to the member for …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Community Benefits Agreements in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Community Benefits Agreements in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. I’m eager to speak on the motion being put forward today by the member for Langley East, …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Clean Technology in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Clean Technology in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. I’m very pleased, on this first day of the fall session, to speak to the resolution from the …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Child Care Choices in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Child Care Choices in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. Thank you to the member for Chilliwack-Kent for expressing the condolences of this House to the family …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard welcomes new playground for Courtenay Elementary
Courtenay – Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard said students at Courtenay Elementary are getting a new universally-accessible playground, thanks to $105,000 in provincial funding announced by the Premier and Minister of Education today. “Courtenay Elementary desperately needs this playground, and so I’m delighted we’re delivering …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard Spoke about Mental Health Week in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard spoke about Mental Health Week in the Legislature. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. This week is Mental Health Week, and starting the week today is National Child and Youth Mental …
MLA Leonard to convene provincial agriculture committee
VICTORIA – Courtenay-Comox MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard was designated convener of the Legislative Assembly’s Select Standing Committee on Agriculture, Fish and Food today. This will be the first time the Standing Committee has been convened since 2001. “It’s a tremendous honour to be designated …
MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard moved Motion 19 to Protect Agriculture in the Legislature
Today, MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard moved her Motion to Protect Agricultural Land and Encourage Farming. You can watch the video here, or read the transcript below. I’m delighted to put forward my first motion in the House on the matter of …