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The House is on a break this week, with proceedings continuing next week.
In the meantime, catch up on the 5th Session, 42nd Parliament:
📝See the progress of bills: bcleg.ca/48rgnMf.
🎥Read/watch Hansard: bcleg.ca/3wWiU3S.

The House is on a break this week, with #BCLeg proceedings continuing next week. In the meantime, catch up on the 5th Session, 42nd Parliament: 📝See the progress of bills: bcleg.ca/48rgnMf. 🎥Read/watch Hansard: bcleg.ca/3wWiU3S. #BCpoli
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Come visit the as part of . Free guided and self-guided tours are offered year-round to visitors from BC and around the world! Find tour info, opening hours and more: bcleg.ca/tours.

Come visit the #BCLeg as part of #TourismWeekCanada2024. Free guided and self-guided tours are offered year-round to visitors from BC and around the world! Find tour info, opening hours and more: bcleg.ca/tours.
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Before a policy proposal becomes law, it starts as a bill. This week, there were 7 government bills and 4 Private Members' bills introduced during proceedings.

Follow their progress here: bcleg.ca/48rgnMf.

Before a policy proposal becomes law, it starts as a bill. This week, there were 7 government bills and 4 Private Members' bills introduced during #BCLeg proceedings. Follow their progress here: bcleg.ca/48rgnMf. #BCpoli
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This week, we hosted delegations from NSW Legislative Assembly and Scottish Parliament for sessions ranging from security to parliamentary culture. Thanks to NSW Speaker Greg Piper and Clerk Helen Minnican, and Alison Johnstone, Michael Marra MSP, Evelyn Tweed MSP, and Maurice Golden for coming to BC Legislature!

This week, we hosted delegations from @NSWParlLA and @ScotParl for sessions ranging from security to parliamentary culture. Thanks to NSW Speaker Greg Piper and Clerk Helen Minnican, and @POScotParl, @michaeljmarra, @EvelynTweedSNP, and @mgoldenmsp for coming to @BCLegislature!
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We’ve announced the winners of the Democracy and Me art contest for children and youth in BC! Congratulations to Chloe Chiang, Joyce Lee, and Jayla Boudewyn on their winning artwork. See their inspiring pieces: bcleg.ca/3UhgXbO.

We’ve announced the winners of the Democracy and Me art contest for children and youth in BC! Congratulations to Chloe Chiang, Joyce Lee, and Jayla Boudewyn on their winning artwork. See their inspiring pieces: bcleg.ca/3UhgXbO. #BCLeg #BCpoli
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This morning, my office BC Legislature was bursting at the seams with inspiring young leaders from Leading Influence. Thank you all for stopping by to share your positivity and prayers.

This morning, my office @BCLegislature was bursting at the seams with inspiring young leaders from @leadinginfluenc. Thank you all for stopping by to share your positivity and prayers.
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A warm welcome to Rt. Hon. Alison Johnson, Presiding Officer of Scottish Parliament, and Members of Scottish Parliament, joining us for interparliamentary learning this week.

A warm #BCLeg welcome to Rt. Hon. Alison Johnson, Presiding Officer of Scottish Parliament, and Members of @ScotParl, joining us for interparliamentary learning this week.
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Tomorrow, 7pm: Children & Youth Committee receives updates from government on a RCYBC report on children's rights under the Mental Health Act.
The Committee is also considering a report by the Representative on youth justice.
Learn more: bcleg.ca/4cLodDR.

Tomorrow, 7pm: #BCLeg Children & Youth Committee receives updates from government on a @RCYBC report on children's rights under the Mental Health Act. The Committee is also considering a report by the Representative on youth justice. Learn more: bcleg.ca/4cLodDR. #BCpoli
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is honoured to host Hon. Speaker Greg Piper and Clerk Helen Minnican from the Legislative Assembly, Parliament of New South Wales, for a 2-day Study Tour Program this week. Cheers to interparliamentary learning!

#BCLeg is honoured to host Hon. Speaker Greg Piper and Clerk Helen Minnican from the Legislative Assembly, Parliament of New South Wales, for a 2-day Study Tour Program this week. Cheers to interparliamentary learning!
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Today is BC ! Adopted in 1974, the colours of the Tartan represent some of the natural wonders of BC:
🔵= ocean
🟢= forests
⚪️= Pacific Dogwood
🔴= maple leaf
🟡= sun.

Get your official BC Tartan products at the Gift Shop!

Today is BC #TartanDay! Adopted in 1974, the colours of the Tartan represent some of the natural wonders of BC: 🔵= ocean 🟢= forests ⚪️= Pacific Dogwood 🔴= maple leaf 🟡= sun. Get your official BC Tartan products at the #BCLeg Gift Shop! #BCpoli
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The Canadian flag is flying at half-mast until sunset on April 6 to honour the memory of Hon. Iona Campagnolo, PC, OC, OBC, 27th Lieutenant Governor of BC, who died on April 4 — a trailblazer and role model to many.

The #BCLeg Canadian flag is flying at half-mast until sunset on April 6 to honour the memory of Hon. Iona Campagnolo, PC, OC, OBC, 27th Lieutenant Governor of BC, who died on April 4 — a trailblazer and role model to many.
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in 1917, some BC women were able to vote in a provincial election for the first time. Others, including Chinese, South Asian, Japanese, and Indigenous women, had to continue to wait decades before having this right.

#OTD in 1917, some BC women were able to vote in a provincial election for the first time. Others, including Chinese, South Asian, Japanese, and Indigenous women, had to continue to wait decades before having this right. #WomenInPolitics #BCpoli #BChistory
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The House resumed sitting this week, which means MLAs were back to proposing and considering new laws for BC. This week, there were 5 government bills introduced during proceedings.

Follow the progress of bills here: bcleg.ca/48rgnMf.

The House resumed sitting this week, which means MLAs were back to proposing and considering new laws for BC. This week, there were 5 government bills introduced during #BCLeg proceedings. Follow the progress of bills here: bcleg.ca/48rgnMf. #BCpoli
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Celebrated Ramadan with a multi-faith Iftar meal at BC Legislature tonight. Many thanks to Michael Lee, Mayor Alto, local councillors, @chiefduthie, and the many faith leaders who brought messages of love and unity. Thank you to BC’s Ahmadiyya Muslims for organizing.

Celebrated Ramadan with a multi-faith Iftar meal at @BCLegislature tonight. Many thanks to @MichaelLeeBC, Mayor Alto, local councillors, @chiefduthie, and the many faith leaders who brought messages of love and unity. Thank you to BC’s @alislam for organizing. #RamadanMubarak
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And we’re back! resumes sitting today. Tune in beginning at 10am to watch BC’s democracy in action: bcleg.ca/live.

And we’re back! #BCLeg resumes sitting today. Tune in beginning at 10am to watch BC’s democracy in action: bcleg.ca/live. #BCpoli
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