[Sent June 25, 2018]
President Swan to Minister Trevena:
“There has been some changes made by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to rearrange the fee schedule on select routes to subsidize student travel. However, the fee schedule is still not equitable to all school districts in that the BC resident assistance program does not waive transportation fees on certain routes…”
[Sent June 22, 2018]
President Swan to Minister Sims:
“Just as we would consider a lack of electricity, running water or telephone access unacceptable in all but our most remote locations, there must be a shift to include internet connectivity in the same way…”
[Sent June 22, 2018]
President Swan to Minister Ralston:
“Just as we would consider a lack of electricity, running water or telephone access unacceptable in all but our most remote locations, there must be a shift to include internet connectivity in the same way…”
[Sent June 22, 2018]
President Swan to Minister Dix:
“Establishing programs and providing resources to proactively address the needs of vulnerable students is appropriate for a number of reasons. Left unaddressed, the concerns of children and youth quickly become the life-long problems of adults…”
[Sent June 22, 2018]
President Swan to Minister James:
“Establishing programs and providing resources to proactively address the needs of vulnerable students is appropriate for a number of reasons. Left unaddressed, the concerns of children and youth quickly become the life-long problems of adults…”
[Sent June 22, 2018]
President Swan to Minister Darcy:
“Establishing programs and providing resources to proactively address the needs of vulnerable students is appropriate for a number of reasons. Left unaddressed, the concerns of children and youth quickly become the life-long problems of adults…”
[Sent June 22, 2018]
President Swan to Minister Conroy:
“Establishing programs and providing resources to proactively address the needs of vulnerable students is appropriate for a number of reasons. Left unaddressed, the concerns of children and youth quickly become the life-long problems of adults…”
[Sent June 20, 2018]
President Swan to Minister Mark:
“Currently, there is a shortage of certified teachers willing to work in BC’s rural and remote communities. Compounding this difficult situation is a significant under representation of teachers with an Indigenous heritage….”
[Sent June 20, 2018]
President Swan to Minister James:
“As you are aware, the overall need for new school construction as well as facility upgrades (both seismic mitigation and building rejuvenation) across our province is very high….”
[Sent June 19, 2018]
President Swan to Minister Dix:
“Although considerable progress has been made in recent years toward recognizing the unique place of Indigenous peoples in our society, more needs to be done to ensure reconciliation is fulfilled and that the rights of these persons are fully recognized….”
