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[Received July 29, 2019] Director General, Tobacco Control Directorate, Controlled Substances and Cannabis Branch Health Canada, Van Loon to President Higginson: “Health Canada shares the concerns you raised as well as those of
Continue Reading “Advocacy: E-Cigarettes and Vapour Products – Response”
[Sent September 4, 2019] President Higginson to Minister Fleming: “Our members noted current standards were last revised in 2004, and the limitations are becoming quite apparent. Their examples include, but
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Ministry Review of Area Standards for School Construction”
[Sent August 22, 2019] President Higginson to Minister Fleming, Minister Mark and UBCM President Singh: “The resolution notes several potential ideas for incentives that may press those working in rural
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Recruitment and Retention Strategy”
[Sent August 15, 2019] President Higginson to Minister Fleming and Minister Heyman: “Support in the way of funding for new school construction and the retrofitting of current buildings, as well
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Implementing CleanBC Plan for School Districts”
[Sent August 8, 2019] President Higginson to Minister Fleming and Minister Mark: “As indicated in the motion’s rationale, applicants in rural communities are often not able to meet the standards
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Eligibility Requirements for Teacher Training”
[Sent August 1, 2019] President Higginson to Minister James: “In response to the call from our membership, we request that you consider fully funding school district exempt staff through the
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Funding for Exempt Staff Compensation”
[Sent July 11, 2019] President Higginson to Minister Petitpas Taylor and Minister Dix: “Similar to the marketing of traditional cigarettes in the past, the creators, distributors and sellers of e-cigarettes
Continue Reading “Advocacy: E-Cigarettes and Vapour Products”
[Sent July 11, 2019] President Higginson to Minister Fleming and Minister Trevena: “Our member boards of education aim to respond to any requirements coming from the Federal Minister of Transportation’s
[Sent July 11, 2019] President Higginson to Ministers Darcy, Dix, Fleming and Mark: “Providing additional professional development and learning opportunities, focused on mental health and well-being, and aimed specifically at
[Sent July 11, 2019] President Higginson to Ministers Conroy, Darcy, Dix and Fleming: “Promoting positive mental health strategies in schools is an important initial step in providing support for those
Continue Reading “Advocacy: Funding for Mental Health and Wellness Initiatives for Districts”
