Skip to main content

Skip to navigation

The access keys for this page are:

October 2005 Events

  • News Release News Release
  • Photo Photo
  • Speech Speech
  • Video Video
  • Audio Audio
  • Report Report
  • Map Map
  • Presentation Presentation
October 31, 2005
PREMIER AND GOVERNOR SIGN CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT
Premier Gordon Campbell and Alaska Governor Frank H. Murkowski (left) signed a new agreement committing to increased co-operation between B.C. and Alaska on key issues such as economic development, energy, environment, mining, tourism, transportation and wildlife management.

VANCOUVER — Three western premiers and the governor of Alaska have agreed that they will task their energy ministers to develop a strategic action plan to prepare for and prevent delay in the Alaska Highway Pipeline project.

News release from this eventNews release from this event
Dotted line
October 31, 2005
PREMIER HOSTS SENIORS CONGRESS
Premier Gordon Campbell delivered opening remarks at the first Congress on Aging and Seniors' Issues, where community leaders and representatives from seniors' organizations discussed strategies to meet the needs of B.C.'s aging population.

Dotted line
October 28, 2005
CONGRESS FOCUSES ON SENIORS' AND AGING ISSUES IN B.C.

VANCOUVER — The Congress on Aging and Seniors' Issues held today in Vancouver will play a valuable role in the Province's work to meet its goal of providing the best system of support for B.C. seniors, Premier Gordon Campbell said today.

News release from this eventSpeech from this event
Dotted line
October 23, 2005
B.C. HOSTS HONG KONG DELEGATION
Premier Gordon Campbell met with His Excellency Donald Tsang, Chief Executive of Hong Kong, during his visit to B.C. with a delegation exploring opportunities for new investment and business partnerships.

Dotted line
October 22, 2005
PREMIER WELCOMES GUANGDONG DELEGATION
Premier Gordon Campbell joined Guangdong Governor Huang Huahua at Vancouver's Chinese Cultural Centre to view an exhibit of photos of B.C.'s sister province in China. Governor Huang was in Vancouver leading a delegation exploring new businesses opportunities in B.C.

Dotted line
October 21, 2005
PROVINCE ACCEPTS READY RECOMMENDATIONS
Premier Gordon Campbell, Labour and Citizens' Services Minister Michael de Jong and Education Minister Shirley Bond announced the Province will accept the recommendations put forward by Vince Ready in the dispute involving the B.C. Teachers' Federation.

Speech from this event
Dotted line
October 11, 2005
B.C. PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR SOUTH ASIA EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

VICTORIA — British Columbia will immediately contribute $500,000 toward relief efforts in South Asia in response to this weekend's devastating earthquake, Premier Gordon Campbell said today.

News release from this event
Dotted line
October 7, 2005
B.C. AND WASHINGTON COMMIT TO STRENGTHEN TIES
Premier Gordon Campbell and Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire met in Vancouver to sign a new memorandum of understanding to pursue new partnerships related to trade, the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and other opportunities.

VANCOUVER — A memorandum of understanding between the Province of B.C. and the State of Washington will enhance trade opportunities and create stronger ties between the two jurisdictions, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today. The MOU was signed today by Premier Campbell and Washington Governor Christine Gregoire.

News release from this event
Dotted line
October 4, 2005
ASSOCIATE DEPUTY MINISTER APPOINTED

VICTORIA — The government has appointed Arn van Iersel as Associate Deputy Minister, Regionalization and Strategic Projects, Ministry of Children and Family Development, effective immediately.

News release from this event
Dotted line
October 3, 2005
PREMIER'S NEW COUNCIL TO TACKLE SENIORS' ISSUES

VICTORIA — Premier Gordon Campbell held his first meeting today with the 18 members appointed to the new Premier's Council on Aging and Seniors' Issues, which will recommend how B.C. can best meet the needs of its growing seniors' population.

News release from this event
Dotted line