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January 2007 Events

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January 31, 2007
PREMIER ANNOUNCES $2.8 MILLION FOR MINING TRAINING
Premier Gordon Campbell was joined by Minister of State for Mining Bill Bennett at Mineral Exploration Roundup 2007, the world's largest technical mineral exploration conference, where he announced $2.8 million in provincial and federal funding to help youth from rural and Aboriginal communities train for mining jobs in B.C.

VANCOUVER — The Province and the federal government will invest a total of $2.8 million to help youth from rural and First Nations communities in northwestern B.C. get the hands-on experience they need to develop exciting careers in the mining industry, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

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January 30, 2007
INDEPENDENT COMMISSION TO REVIEW MLA COMPENSATION

VICTORIA — A three-member Independent Commission of Review has been established to conduct a fair and impartial review of compensation and pension arrangements for Members of the Legislative Assembly.

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January 29, 2007
ASIA PACIFIC TRADE COUNCIL PRESENTS SECOND REPORT

VANCOUVER — The provincial government has received the Asia Pacific Trade Council's second report, prepared by the India Market Advisory Group.

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January 29, 2007
PREMIER CELEBRATES SUPPORT FOR ABORIGINAL WOMEN'S MENTORING PROGRAM
Premier Gordon Campbell joined representatives of Bell Canada and the Minerva Foundation at the announcement of Bell's $500,000 contribution to the foundation's Combining Our Strength program, which works to build mentoring relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women in B.C. The Province has previously contributed over $350,000 in funding to support Minerva Foundation programs.

Premier Gordon Campbell joined representatives of Bell Canada and the Minerva Foundation at the announcement of Bell's $500,000 contribution to the foundation's Combining Our Strength program, which works to build mentoring relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women in B.C. The Province has previously contributed over $350,000 in funding to support Minerva Foundation programs.

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January 26, 2007
PREMIER LAUNCHES $27-MILLION PLAN TO IMPROVE READING

VANCOUVER — The Province today launched the $27-million first phase of ReadNow BC, an action plan to help British Columbians improve their reading skills, Premier Gordon Campbell announced at a literacy summit to mark Family Literacy Week.

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January 22, 2007
NEW BOOK AWARD KICKS OFF FAMILY LITERACY WEEK IN B.C.

VICTORIA — The Province will sponsor a new book award for British Columbian and Canadian children's authors and give a free copy of the winning book to every B.C. kindergarten student, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today at the start of Family Literacy Week in B.C.

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January 21, 2007
$120 MILLION FOR B.C. COAST ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION
Premier Gordon Campbell was on hand for the announcement that the federal government intends to match provincial funding of $30 million for the Conservation Investments and Incentives Initiative fund, meaning a total of $120 million will be available to support economic and environmental sustainability on B.C.'s Central Coast and North Coast.

VANCOUVER — The Honourable John Baird, Minister of the Environment, today signaled that the government will proceed with a $30-million contribution to support the Conservation Investments and Incentives Initiative (CIII) fund. This fund, supported by governments and private foundations, is aimed at preserving the integrity of the Spirit Bear Rainforest for generations to come. This announcement is yet another milestone in the environmental agenda of Canada's New Government.

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January 19, 2007
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF TRUCK LOGGERS ASSOCIATION
Premier Gordon Campbell speaks at the Truck Loggers convention.

Premier Campbell delivered the keynote address at the annual general meeting of the Truck Loggers Association on January 19, 2007. He outlined some of the changes in the Coastal Forest industry and encouraged the TLA to look for new markets in Asia.

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January 17, 2007
RESTORING A WORKING CULTURE

Premier Campbell addressed the B.C. First Nations Community Economic Development Forum in Richmond on January 17, 2007. The theme of the event was "Restoring a Working Culture".

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January 16, 2007
PREMIER ANNOUNCES $2.9 MILLION FOR NEW TRADES CAMPUS
Premier Gordon Campbell was joined by John Les, MLA for Chilliwack-Sumas, and Barry Penner, MLA for Chilliwack-Kent, to announce $29 million to build a new trades and technology centre for the University of the Fraser Valley's new campus in Chilliwack.

CHILLIWACK — The Province is investing more than $29 million to purchase 34 hectares of land and build a trades and technology centre for the University College of the Fraser Valley's new Chilliwack campus as part of B.C.'s first full-service education park, Premier Gordon Campbell announced today.

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January 12, 2007
ADDRESSING THE CHAMBER

Premier Gordon Campbell gave the keynote address at the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce on January 12, 2007.

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January 12, 2007
PREMIER GORDON CAMPBELL TOURS STANLEY PARK
Premier Gordon Campbell and Mayor Sam Sullivan discuss revitalization of Stanley Park after storm damage.

Premier Gordon Campbell and Mayor Sam Sullivan discuss revitalization of Stanley Park after storm damage.

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January 11, 2007
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

Premier Campbell gave the keynote address at the B.C. Natural Resources Forum in Prince George on January 11, 2007. He talked about overcoming challenges and working together to expand trade and investment opportunities in the Asia Pacific.

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January 11, 2007
PREMIER OPENS RENOVATED NORTHERN PEDIATRIC WARD

PRINCE GEORGE — Premier Gordon Campbell joined local government leaders, community donors and health-care professionals today to officially open the new pediatric ward at Prince George Regional Hospital. The new unit will provide improved family-centered care to seriously ill children in the community and region.

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January 5, 2007
PREMIER CONGRATULATES CANADIAN JUNIOR HOCKEY TEAM

VICTORIA — Team Canada's junior men's hockey team have done their country proud by winning gold at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Leksand, Sweden, Premier Gordon Campbell said today. This is the team's third consecutive gold medal win, following victories in Vancouver and Grand Forks, N.D.

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