Thoughts on BC Politics and More

  I was asked about the Canadian Future Party’s policy on immigration, and related plans. We have a massive shortage of workers, which is increasing as Baby Boomers age. Therefore, we propose: (1) Open stream for tradespeople and other immigrants ready to get trades training, to deal with shortage in the construction industry (2) expand trades programs across Canada, with federal support; (3) begin a national dialogue on Canada’s identity and values, to encourage social cohesion and creation of an inclusive civic nationalism; (4) work with medical societies, provinces and others to ensure medically trained immigrants are on a path to practice within three months of arriving; (5) allow provinces greater control over immigration, reflecting provincial needs and challenges. That’s where we are for now! Our Canadian Future https://www.ourcanadianfuture.ca   CLICK HERE to get involved

As many of you know, on November 4 th I once again took out a membership in the BC Conservative Party (see WHO should speak for conservatives in British Columbia? ) So what has happened, on the part of the BC Conservative Party, since that date? ………………….. nothing. Now I don’t need any special “Welcome Back” message from the Party, however I find it rather odd that at the very least, someone didn’t send an email acknowledging receipt of my online membership … an email including the latest newsletter … a message from the party on the up-coming AGM in February … or even details on how to make suggestions on policy proposals for consideration at the February AGM …….. nothing. Speaking of submissions for policy suggestions, I sent an email to the BC Conservative Party, asking about how members went about putting forth suggestions; no response. That led me to then contact the Regional Director (Nando Di Lorenzo), who I had worked with previously on the Executive...