November 2006 Events

B.C. ROAD BUILDERS AND HEAVY CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION

Premier Gordon Campbell gave the keynote address at the B.C. Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Associations's 40th Annual General Meeting.

MOMENTUM BUILDS TO CLOSE ABORIGINAL HEALTH GAP

VANCOUVER — The National Summit on Aboriginal Health co-chaired by B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell and National Chief Phil Fontaine of the Assembly of First Nations concluded today with representatives from federal, provincial and territorial governments and First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders reaffirming their commitment to close the health gap that exists between Aboriginal peoples and other Canadians within a decade.

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON FIRST NATIONS' HEALTH

VANCOUVER — An agreement signed today between the Government of British Columbia, the First Nations Leadership Council, and the Government of Canada renews a commitment to improve the health of First Nations people and their communities in B.C.

SETTING A MORE UNITED CANADA IN MOTION

Once again, the national media is abuzz with that "scintillating" subject that has dominated the national stage for most of the last four decades — the status of Quebec in Canada. Or more precisely, Canada's answer to the separatists' threat.

PREMIER TURNS SOD AT GUANGDONG-BC PACIFIC GATEWAY PARK

GUANGZHOU — Premier Gordon Campbell helped celebrate British Columbia's special relationship with its sister province in China by turning the sod today on the Guangdong-British Columbia Pacific Gateway Park, which will also serve as a showcase for outdoor wood products from B.C.

B.C. CONTINUES TO DELIVER AWARD-WINNING PARTNERSHIPS

VANCOUVER — Two of British Columbia's partnership projects won awards last night at the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships 2006 National Awards. The awards recognize innovation and excellence in the structuring and delivery of public-private partnerships, an area in which B.C. is a leader across North America.

PREMIER UNVEILS B.C.-CANADA PAVILION FOR BEIJING GAMES

BEIJING — Premier Gordon Campbell unveiled plans today for the B.C.-Canada Pavilion, which will be British Columbia and Canada's showcase to the world at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

PREMIER CONGRATULATES LIONS ON GREY CUP VICTORY

BEIJING, P.R. CHINA — In the midst of his trade mission to Asia, Premier Gordon Campbell took time out to congratulate the BC Lions on their fifth Grey Cup with a win over the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL championship match-up in Winnipeg today.

PREMIER BETS ON THE LIONS FOR GREY CUP VICTORY

SHANGHAI — Although he's on a trade mission to Asia, Premier Gordon Campbell said today he will be cheering for the BC Lions on Sunday and has bet Quebec Premier Jean Charest a case of B.C. wine that the Lions will claim their fifth Grey Cup by defeating the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL championship game in Winnipeg.

PREMIER LAUNCHES CHINA TOURISM MARKETING CAMPAIGN

SHANGHAI — Premier Gordon Campbell unveiled Tourism British Columbia's China Tourism Marketing Campaign at the China International Travel Mart trade show in Shanghai today.

PREMIER CAMPBELL PROMOTES B.C. WOOD PRODUCTS IN JAPAN

TOKYO — Premier Gordon Campbell opened the Canada Wood Pavilion at the Japan Home and Building Show today to promote the efforts of B.C. and Canadian companies working to increase exports to the Japanese market.

PREMIER'S STATEMENT ON THE BC LIONS WESTERN DIVISION

VICTORIA — Premier Gordon Campbell released the following statement today congratulating the British Columbia Lions for winning the CFL Western Division Championship.

PROVINCE CONTRIBUTES TO OPERATION REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM

VICTORIA — The Province is contributing $75,000 to the Operation Remembrance project to help communities mark the gravesites of Canadian war veterans, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

INCREASED FUNDING FOR IMMIGRANTS HELPS BUILD STRONG B.C.

VANCOUVER — Immigrants will be better able to adapt to life in their new home and contribute to the social and economic future of B.C. with an additional $71.5 million in federal funding for settlement programs over the next two years.

WAR HERO'S PIPES RECEIVED IN CEREMONY AT LEGISLATURE

VICTORIA — The bagpipes of James Richardson, the only Canadian piper to be awarded the Victoria Cross, were received by Premier Gordon Campbell and Speaker Bill Barisoff at a special ceremony on the steps of the B.C. legislature, where they will be placed on public display.

CELEBRATION MARKS COMPLETION OF HOSPITAL RENOVATIONS

KAMLOOPS — Premier Gordon Campbell today officially marked the completion of a $27.5-million renovation project that will help provide Thompson Cariboo Shuswap patients with better, more timely care at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH).

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON SPINAL CORD RESEARCH CENTRE

PREMIER HOSTS FIRST-EVER TEACHERS' CONGRESS

Premier Gordon Campbell and Education Minister Shirley Bond hosted the first-ever Teachers' Congress on November 6, 2006. Teachers from across the province had the opportunity to discuss student achievement and make their views known.

PROVINCE MOURNS THE LOSS OF DR. FRANK CALDER

VICTORIA — Premier Gordon Campbell issued the following statement upon learning of the passing of Dr. Frank Calder.

NEW MEASURES TO TRAIN, ATTRACT AND RETAIN WORKERS

VICTORIA — The Province will launch aggressive new strategies to train, attract and retain skilled workers and provide young British Columbians with the education and support they need to work and succeed in the Pacific Century, Premier Gordon Campbell announced Saturday.

PROVINCE ACTS NOW TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING

VICTORIA — The Province will ban smoking in all indoor public places, phase out junk food in all provincially-owned buildings and develop an active kids program to improve the health of British Columbians, Premier Gordon Campbell announced Saturday.

PREMIER TO PROMOTE CANADA'S PACIFIC GATEWAY IN ASIA

VICTORIA — B.C.'s ports, forestry, tourism and alternative energy will be among the business opportunities highlighted by Premier Gordon Campbell as he promotes B.C. as Canada's Pacific Gateway on a mission to Japan and China, including a visit to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.