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Your B.C. Government

Your Voice

March 10, 2009
“Students today expect us to be part of the Internet and as digitally sophisticated as they are. They’re used to receiving information on demand, and we must meet that expectation by supporting educators in their development of quality online courses, materials and resources,” said BCcampus executive director David Porter. “The 21 projects currently underway are a solid investment in delivering these services, and today’s further investment will ensure our continued success and relevance through other innovative proposals.”
-David Porter, executive director, BCcampus 

October 26, 2007
“I’m thrilled that we are moving towards creating play spaces in British Columbia so that children of all abilities can play together in their community. I think it’s important to support barrier-free play spaces and we’re grateful to the Province of British Columbia for working with us to foster communities that are accessible and inclusive for everyone.”
-Rick Hansen, President and CEO of the Rick Hansen Foundation. 

September 10, 2007
“Families who have a child with severe allergies must have confidence that their schools are prepared to deal with an anaphylactic emergency. I commend the Province for its leadership on developing provincial standards to ensure all schools throughout the province are prepared.”
-Les Dukowski, President of the Principals and Vice-Principals Association. 

Children’s Healthy Living: 

April 3, 2007
“I’m convinced that the greatest threat to the future well-being of our kids lies in their deteriorating diets and their lack of adequate exercise, so I'm thrilled to be associated with ActNow, which is teaching our kids – and their parents – about the vital importance of eating a healthy diet and becoming more active.”
-Dr Art Hister. 

LMD Parental Choice and Involvement: 

November 16, 2006 (Parent Congress)
“It’s clear that government really wants parents to be an active part of the education system. Parents know that they have something to give, and I think we all appreciate government’s support and encouragement.”
- Kim Howland, President of the British Columbia Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils (BCCPAC). 

First Nations: 

July 5, 2006 (on signing an historic agreement that recognizes First Nations’ jurisdiction over First Nations’ education in British Columbia)
“The agreements signed today mark a new relationship with the governments – one based on respect that recognizes the jurisdiction of First Nations peoples over the education of their youth. The agreement also strengthens the framework for the provision of high quality, relevant education for First Nations students in B.C.”
-Nathan Matthew, Chief Negotiator and First Nations Education Steering Committee representative.