Provincial Government Back to Work
By 250 News
Tuesday, February 14, 2006 02:30 PM
The Lieutenant-Governor of B.C. Iona Campagnolo, gave a glimpse of the provincial government's plan for this 2nd session of the 38th Parliament in her Speech from the Throne. It's all about change.
The bulk of the government's focus will be on health care as the province faces challenges in dealing with an ever aging population, meaning fewer tax payers to fund the ever increasing health care needs.
On education, there will be more incentives for aboriginal students to complete their schooling, scholarships for students who want to further their studies in a pacific rim nation, 2500 more post secondary seats, increased training opportunites for nurses, a new medical school in Kelowna, and a School Distict by School District visit to hear concerns about education.
The province will expedite training for immigrants who want to focus on trades.
Efforts will be made to open up new trade lines with Asian customers and B.C. and to make this province the destination of choice to Asian tourists.
There will be more done to help the homeless.
Children and family services for aboriginals will be regionalized.
There will be a major campaign to reduce substance abuse, including a significant campaign to battle crystal meth. There will also be pressure to have the Federal Government increase penalties for drug crimes involving crystal meth.
High speed internet access will be added to 366 communities who currently don't have the service.
The Kermode "Spirit Bear" , will become B.C.'s official provincial animal.
The speech ended with the Lieutenant-Governor calling on all British Columbians to work together to fashion "this golden decade".
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