Everyone has a right to freedom of speech but scaring or intimidating kids while they’re learning at schools should be, and soon will be, illegal.

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Today David Eby, Rachna Singh, and I presented legislation that will help keep kids safe from intimidation and harassment on school grounds.

There’s no place for hostility against children, and schools need to be a safe place to learn.

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All visitors to the Legislature love cherry blossoms, but this guy takes it to a higher level…

NEW - AG Niki Sharma (she/her) has introduced a bill that would create a bubble zone around K-12 schools and ban protests and 'harmful and disruptive behaviours.' This is in response to anti-SOGI protests that have targeted schools and school board meetings. #bcpoli

Was a pleasure to stand with my colleagues David Eby & Niki Sharma (she/her) as we announced a new measure to keep kids safe.

New legislation will prevent disruptive behaviour, including aggressive protests, within 20-metres of school grounds.

Read more: news.gov.bc.ca/30660

I had the honour to join the BC First Nations Justice Council Justice Forum

There was a beautiful blanketing ceremony honouring the dedicated team working to transform the justice system

Today I joined a panel to discuss government collaboration needed to implement the First Nations Justice Strategy

Today, we announced a one-time benefit of $430 to the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program, including:

✅ Increased monthly supplement, an average of $110 more a month

✅ Increased eligibility to serve 25,000 of our most vulnerable seniors

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BREAKING: The new #OlympicVillageSchool is fully funded & is moving forward!

Congratulations Christine Boyle and welcome to the team!

The former gov't bought too much power when we didn't need and paid too much for it - 3X the market price. This caused rates to skyrocket for people and businesses.
We've kept rate increases under inflation for 6 years in a row (also 12% below the BC Liberals Rates Plan) 👇

Today, we launched BC Hydro's competitive call for power - the first in 15 years - to generate the electricity we need to build a clean economy and create good jobs (800 to 1500 per year) across the province.

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Excited to officially launch the Call For Power with BC Hydro! This province-wide call will produce new clean energy projects that will help power BC’s growing economy, create 1000s of jobs, and ensure people have access to clean and affordable electricity. #CleanBC

Soon, the first sign of an earthquake may not be the shaking of the earth... it could be an alert on your phone. ⚡ ⚠️

The Canadian Earthquake Early Warning system launches this spring.

Learn more: PreparedBC.ca/earthquakes

Over the next few weeks, 930 child care spaces move into the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program. This will bring the total number of $10-a-day spaces in B.C. to more than 15,000. #ChildCareBC

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Thinking of family, friends, and those affected by today’s earthquakes in Taiwan. Please stay safe. 💛

Most landlords and tenants rarely have disputes.

For the small minority who do – we’re taking action.

Today, I tabled legislation that will protect tenants from unfair evictions, promote better compliance, and improve British Columbia's rental system for everyone.

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