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Prince George, B.C. – Representatives from the City of Prince George were in the province’s capital last week to advocate for the region and advance key City priorities. Members of the Standing Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs and staff took part in 20 meetings over the course of the delegation.
Council recently voted unanimously to expand the committee’s terms of reference, strengthening its mandate to advocate more directly for community priorities. This work is part of Council’s broader strategic approach, which includes the intergovernmental affairs committee, participation in the BC Urban Mayors’ Caucus, and representation through the Union of BC Municipalities.
Meetings with government ministers, parliamentary secretaries, and members of the Official Opposition provided an opportunity to advance Prince George’s priorities across both sides of the Legislative Assembly. Discussions focused on forestry permitting and stumpage modernization, defence related opportunities, public safety initiatives, health priorities, support for seniors and aging in place, emergency preparedness, and Prince George’s role as a regional economic hub with strong potential for investment and growth, particularly in the clean energy and mining sectors.
The delegation advanced several key files and identified next steps and collaboration with the province to continue moving priority initiatives forward. The City and the province also committed to working together to champion shared priorities with the federal government.
City representatives met with the following provincial officials and staff:
- Premier David Eby
- Attorney General and Deputy Premier Niki Sharma
- Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Nina Krieger
- Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix
- Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar
- Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth Ravi Kahlon
- Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals Jagrup Brar
- Minister of Health Josie Osborne
- Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Christine Boyle
- Minister of Infrastructure Bowinn Ma
- Minister of Water, Land, and Resource Stewardship Randene Neill
- Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Kelly Greene
- Minister of State for Local Government and Rural Communities Brittny Anderson
- Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Bobbi Plecas
- Deputy Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills Trevor Hughes
- Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and Long-Term Care Susie Chant
- Parliamentary Secretary for Armed Forces Development and Veterans Affairs Darlene Rotchford
- Interim leader of the Official Opposition and Environment and Parks Critic MLA Trevor Halford
- Shadow Minister for Labour MLA Kiel Giddens
- Opposition Whip MLA Rosalyn Bird
- Shadow Minister for Environment, Parks, Emergency Management and Climate Readiness MLA Sheldon Clare
- Shadow Minister for Finance MLA Peter Milobar
The delegation also had the opportunity to connect informally with additional MLAs, legislative staff, and other officials throughout the week, further reinforcing Prince George’s priorities. The delegation attended Question Period in the B.C. Legislature, where they were formally introduced by both the government and the Official Opposition, noting the important role Prince George plays in B.C.’s economic opportunities and future.
The next advocacy trip to the nation’s capital is scheduled for the week of June 15.
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Media contact:
Kendall Robertson, senior communications advisor
Mobile: 778-349-5393
Email: media@princegeorge.ca