Autumn is in full swing, and everyday we're treated with the beautiful colours and the crisp air. I hope you're taking some time to appreciate the gorgeous sights outside, right here in Burnaby-Deer Lake!

With summer long gone, I can't help but reflect on how fast the seasons change and how quickly time flies. One year ago, British Columbians took to the polls, and this community gave me the honour of continuing to serve as their MLA. Each day, I'm so grateful for the people I get to meet, the things I get to learn, and the progress we make together.

    

In the one year since, our government has worked hard every day to deliver our commitments to build a stronger BC for everyone.

The last year hasn’t been easy, and I know that people in Burnaby have been through a lot. We know the future still feels uncertain and that’s why we are listening to your concerns every day and finding solutions that work for everyone. 

We have worked hard to make a real, positive difference in people’s lives, and we know there is more work to do. Looking forward, British Columbians remain our priority, and we will keep working every day to build a stronger BC for coming generations.

• 90% of eligible British Columbians are vaccinated. More than 2.7 million people received the BC Recovery Benefit. We’ve invested in testing, contact tracing and personal protective equipment. 

• Across BC, there are 24 new Urgent Primary Care Centres to make it easier to see a doctor, nurse or health care professional. We are building, modernizing, and expanding hospitals across the province. We are reducing wait times for surgery and MRIs, and accelerating our response to the overdose crisis.

• We made transit free for kids 12 and under, implemented the biggest ICBC rate reduction in history and are building thousands of affordable homes. We also made the largest-ever increase to income assistance and the senior’s supplement. 

• We are making it easier and more affordable to switch from fossil fuels to clean electricity. We are creating 85,000+ jobs with record infrastructure investments and setting targets to keep the government accountable under CleanBC, the most ambitious climate plan in North America.

• We are developing the DRIPA action plan, and have formed long-term agreements that support self-determination and shared prosperity including partnerships with the Tahltan Nation and Upper Nicola Band. We are supporting First Nations in truth-telling, healing and justice for residential school survivors, their families and communities. We supported the demolition of the former residential school and the construction of a new community centre in Lower Post. We are helping preserve Indigenous cultures including the revitalization of First Nations languages.

I'm here for you

Enjoy a walk with your family and read a story together with Storywalk®. Laminated pages from engaging children’s books have been installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail, you’re directed to the next page in the story. 

Burnaby Public Library and Burnaby Parks Recreation and Cultural service has teamed up to offer:

How do you Dance by Thyra Heder

Location
Cameron Park 
9375 Cameron St, Burnaby
Get directions

Dates
October 4-December 6
*not available October 29-31