INFORMATION PACKAGE May 1, 2008 Page

REGIONAL COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKAGE May 1, 2008 Page

Regional Council Calendar 5 May 5 - 11, 2008

NRRD/Town Departments 6-7 NATIONAL PITCH-IN EVENT 2008 May 17 - 25, 2008

UBCM 8-10 ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORS MEETING Vancouver, B.C., June 12 - 13, 2008

11-15 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UBCM EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD APRIL 9 - 11, 2008 April 24, 2008

16-17 NEGOTIATIONS ON THE TRADE INVESTMENT AND LABOUR MOBILITY AGREEMENT (TILMA)

18-23 RESPONSE FROM FINANCE MINISTER CAROLE TAYLOR ON THE CARBON TAX April 25, 2008

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NCMA 24 NCMA 53RD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & CONVENTION Prince George B.C., May 7 - 9, 2008 News Release, April 25, 2008

Provincial Ministries 25-26 CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA MUNICIPAL RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND Re: Project #17271 - Water Improvements Project #17328 - Fort Nelson - Downtown Revitalization Improvements Project #17329 - Fort Nelson Sewer Rehabilitation

27-28 MINISTER OF ENERGY, MINES AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES, THE HONOURABLE RICHARD NEUFELD INVITATION TO BRITISH COLUMBIA OIL AND GAS SERVICE SECTOR TRADESHOW Calgary AB, June 2, 2008

29-32 MINISTRY OF FINANCE, CAROLE TAYLOR Response Letter To Mayor Morey Regarding the Proposed Carbon Tax in BC's 2008 Budget

33-36 MINISTRY OF SMALL BUSINESS AND REVENUE AND MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR REGULATORY REFORM Implementation and Invitation to Join the BizPaL Partnerships in 2008

Miscellaneous Correspondence 37-45 NORTHERN MEDICAL PROGRAMS TRUST Annual General Meeting, Prince George, B.C., May 8, 2008 Essay: Available as Documents Available Upon Request

46-47 PAT BELL, MLA, PRINCE GEORGE NORTH Top 10, Forestry Round Table and it's Mandate

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Miscellaneous Correspondence 48-53 THE COUNCIL OF CANADIANS Re: TILMA Negotiations

News Articles 54 250 NEWS Fort St. John Business Faced with 41.6% Tax Increase April 28, 2008

Business & Industry 55-56 PEACE RIVER SITE C PROJECT Project Definition Consultation Reminder Notice Meeting: Prince George, May 27, 2008

NRRD Cheque Distribution List 57-69 May 16 - May 30, 2008

Documents Available Upon Request AE TODAY Issue #1, 2008

BRITISH COLUMBIA RURAL PHYSICIAN PROGRAMS REVIEW

BRITISH COLUMBIA TRANSMISSION CORPORATION AND APPLICATION TO INCUR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO CONSTRUCT THE 5L51 AND 5L52 THERMAL UPGRADE PROJECT - DECISION BRITISH COLUMBIA UTILITIES COMMISSION April 22, 2008

INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA REGIONAL CLAIM CENTRES ALLOCATION BRITISH COLUMBIA UTILITIES COMMISSION

CANFOR PULP INCOME FUND

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Documents Available Upon Request NEWS RELEASE April 29, 2008

NCMA RESOLUTIONS BOOK 2008

NORTHERN MEDICAL PROGRAMS TRUST SEPTEMBER ELECTIVE IN A NORTHERN COMMUNITY

TRANSFORMATIONS PLUTONIC POWER CORPORATION Issue 3, April 2008

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May 2008 June 2008 May 05 - SM TW T F S SM TW T F S 123 1234567 45678910 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 May 11 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30

Monday, May 05 Thursday, May 08 Ron Vigeant Away Mayor Morey Away (Northern Health) Mayor Morey Away (Northern Health) Jackie Allen to NCMA (Prince George) Karen Unruh to NCMA (Prince George) Shelley Middleton Away Jack Sime Away 3:00pm 4:00pm Tender Opening_2008 Roadworks (Polar Room)

Tuesday, May 06 Friday, May 09 Ron Vigeant Away Mayor Morey Away (Northern Health) Mayor Morey Away (Northern Health) Jackie Allen to NCMA (Prince George) Jackie Allen to NCMA (Prince George) Karen Unruh to NCMA (Prince George) Shelley Middleton Away 9:00am 9:30am Send Jackie's Package to Sikanni 12:00pm 1:00pm "Move for Health Day" Noon Walk with the Mayor

Wednesday, May 07 Saturday, May 10 Ron Vigeant Away Jackie Allen to NCMA (Prince George) Mayor Morey Away (Northern Health) Karen Unruh to NCMA (Prince George) Jackie Allen to NCMA (Prince George) Karen Unruh to NCMA (Prince George) Shelley Middleton Away

Sunday, May 11 Jackie Allen to NCMA (Prince George) Karen Unruh to NCMA (Prince George)

Kathy Giesbrecht Page 5 of 69 5/1/2008 10:32 AM

IT’S SPRING CLEAN-UP TIME FORT NELSON IS TAKING PART IN THE NATIONAL PITCH-IN EVENT May 17 – May 25, 2008

Businesses & Residents of Fort Nelson Let’s clean up our Town! LANDFILL TRANSFER STATION - FREE

From May 17-25, 2008 the Northern Rockies Regional District will be As in past years the landfill-transfer station will be open free of charge holding their annual Spring Clean-Up program. As part of it, the Town to all residents in the region from May 17 – 25, for household waste would like to challenge you to pick up any trash from boulevards only. This does not include ANY commercial vehicles. around your business or residence. Call Lou-Ann at 774-2541 ext. Please remember the following: 290 for free garbage bags and rubber gloves, and to advise where the Town can pick-up the garbage. All garbage must be bagged and in its 1. No paint, batteries, oils etc. are permitted pick-up location by Friday at noon in order to be picked-up. 2. Everyone must weigh in and out 3. Cardboard boxes must be broken down ATTENTION: Non-Profit Organizations 4. Ozone depleting substances such as fridges and deep freezers must be empty and be easily accessible as they require tagging 5. Vehicle Hulks: Would you be interested in raising funds for your community - Tires, Batteries, Shocks must be removed organization or non-profit club? The Town is offering $2 per bag; just - Gas tanks must have a hole punched or removed give Lou-Ann a call at 774-2541, ext.290 for more information. - All Fluids must be drained

- No garbage left in the vehicle

Page 6of 69 In order to keep our streets clean please tie down or cover any loose garbage, and while unloading garbage please keep small children in the vehicle away from traffic.

Landfill-Transfer Station Hours of Operation CURB SIDE PICK – UP – IN TOWN RESIDENTS ONLY

The landfill will be open its regularly scheduled hours during the Do you have LARGE items that need to be taken away, i.e. fridges, National Pitch-In Event. These hours are: stoves, washers, dryers, chairs etc.? Just drag it out to the curb during the week of May 20th – 23rd, 2008 and call Lou-Ann at 774- Monday 8am – 5pm 2541, ext. 290 to arrange a time for the Town crew to come and haul Tuesday 8am – 5pm it away. Wednesday 1pm – 5pm Thursday 8am – 5pm Friday 8am – 5pm Saturday 1pm – 5pm Sunday 1pm – 5pm

GOT OLD CELL PHONES? Bring your cell phones to Overwaitea or IGA –

Page 7of 69 drop them in the Cell Phone Recycling Box. We get $1 for every recycled cell phone. All NATIONAL PITCH-IN proceeds go to the Fort Nelson Hospital EVENT Foundation. 2008

TO: Chair and Regional District Board Administrator FROM: Terry Raymond, Electoral Area Representative 1 DATE: April 28,2008 RE: ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORS MEETING SLI;~~hO 1 :)55 1 Shc1lbricil;e WJ,~ Tz~ct\noi~d Rntiah i'oll~ml~ia I C,~n.idn V6X 2W9 A meeting for Electoral. Area Directors is planned for Thursday, Jund 604.270.82?6 12, 2008 and Friday, June 13, 2008 at the Delta Vancouver Airport T;IS 6(J4.270.0'1I(> Hotel in Richmond. ~~I?;m6i~ei\*i?nct.i~cCci~ I Attached is a Conference Registration Form and a fom soliciting issues for discussion at a consultation session that will be held as par d of the meeting. l I Some of the issues being considered for detailed review at the meeting, I pending further direcbon from the members are: Sewage regulation; Small community water systems; First Nations discussions and Electoral Areas; i Regional Distrld Task Force >, . DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY - REGISTER TODAY 1 If you have any questions please contact Ken Vance, Senior Policy Advisor (Ph: 604-270-8226 Ex. 114; E-mail: [email protected]). ~I REMEMBER TO BOOK YOUR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS BEFORE May 23THTO RECEIVE THE SPECIAL CONFERENCE RATE! See attached reaistration form for details.

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Conference Registration & Information

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Delegate Surname: First Name: L

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RegionaI District:

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1 REGISTRATION FEE: $150.00 (+ GST $7.50)= $157.50 (includes Thursday afternoon coffee break; Friday continental breakfast, morning coffee break and lunch) 1 PAYMENT: Please return this form with a cheque payable to UBCM for the full amount: Union of BC MunicipaIities 60-10551 Shellbridge Way Richmond, BC V6X 2W9

VENUE: Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel 3500 Cessna Drive kchmond, BC Phone:604-278-1241 or 1-800-268-1133 Fax: 604-276-1975 Email: [email protected] Web: www.deltahotels.com

ACCOMMODATION: I

A limited room block has been reserved for conference delegates at the Delta ,Vancouv& Airport Hotel in Richmond. Please advise hotel staff that you are registering under the roorh block for the "ELECTORAL AREA DIRECTORS MEETING" in order to receive a.conference rate of $139 (single) or $159 (double) per night, You are encouraged to book early as the rooin block will be released on May 23,2007.

PLEASE CALL UBCM IMMEDIATELY IP YOU MUST CANCEL SO WE MAY FILL VACANT SEATS

Cancellation notice required five working days prior to event to receive a refund. I

Deadline for registration is Friday, May 30,2008 I

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Delta Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, British CoIumbia

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Meeting held April 9 - 11, 2008 I ! Every two years the UBCM Executive takes their spring meeting on the road to one ofthe Area ' Association meetings. For the first time, UBCM Executive members were able to participdte at the 1 AVICC conference at Bear Mountain in Langford over the April 1 1-13 weekend. I I I owever, prior to attending AVICC, board members met in Victoria and held their usual slate of eight committee meetings I and quarterly Executive meeting. An additional six Cabinet minister meetings were held, an MLAJDeputy Minister 1 i networking event was hosted and members had an opportunity to attend Question Period at the legislature. As part of the I 1 Friday Executive meeting, members met with the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community Services. Following the' meeting. 1 the Minister joined President Gimse and Executive members at the "cement pouring" ceremony for the new Municipal House I that is presently under construction. I 1 EXECUTIVE DECIDES 1 advised that UBCM will be consulted as Ministry of 1 Environment considers development of a landfill gas 1 Building Canada Fund - were advised that Gas Tax capture regulation, I Extension agreement of $1 billion had been signed. Staff I were gathering information on steps needed to implement received a report on the second annual training event ' the federal promise to make the Gas Tax a permanent offered by the Local Government Leadership Academy program. Forum - overall well received by 81 registrants with a , I rating of 4.615 and plans are underway for 2009 newly I ! The President reported on a positive meeting with Minister 1 elected seminar series. Kevin Falcon that included discussion of a "carve-out'' for the municipalities in the Major infrastructure Program ' received a status report on the current provincially component; cost-sharing of projects in the Major funded programs administered by UBCM under the Local 1 Infrastructure Program; potential for local government Government Program Services and the federally funded Gas I participation in the development of a BC infrastructure TaxIPublic Transit Management Services, also administered 1 I plan; and participation in the Infrastructure Framework by UBCM's Victoria Operations. I Agreement Oversight Committee. The Executive directed . received a presentation from Peter Adams on the h~story 1 that the UBCM now shift priority to securing the and background of revenue sharing programs and how I I Com~nunitiesComponent Agreement of the Building unconditional and conditional grant programs have evolved , i Canada Fund. over the years. I I received confirmation from Minister Thorpe that assessment . received an update on TlLMA discussions between UBCM, I averaging will remain a voluntary option for municipalities the Province, legal counsel and the two Alberta municipal and will not become mandatory. assoc~ationsand sought confirmation of next steps. advlsed that the new Public Health Act had been introduced advised of the status of work on the Green Communities 1 into the legislature and were informed of the latest Committee including the establishment o'f three information as to the implications of the new Act for local working groups (see separate sidebar for working group i governments (see separate release on new Public Health membership). I Act). The Executive will be cornmunicafing with government I I on its approaches to dealing with conflicting local and reviewed a request from the Integrated Cadastral Initiative I provincial land use objectives. related to the establishment of AddressBC which has been 1 / referred to Presidents Committee for final decision., reviewed the elements of the provincial budget, Speech I from the Throne and an overview of legislation introduced to date including the local elections amendments.

4 this I Please make copies of circular and distribute to Council/Board Menlbers /StafJ. I Page 11 of 69 1 received a summary and draft recommendations for 1 response to our enquiries related to the new carbon tax follow-up to the provincial responses to the 2007 UBCM in which she indicates that its application is intentionally I resolutions. 1 broad-based and that its revenue neutrality is not intended i to apply on a sector by sector basis. 1 1 advised that the new Housing Statutes Amendments Act had been introduced into the legislature and were were advised of the establishment of the Farm Assessment : informed of the implications of the new Act for local review, co-chaired by Mayor Frank Leonard, Distric: of ! I governments. Saanich and Blair Lekstrom, MLA for Peace ~iverSouthrhat 1 will report back to government by July 31,2009. 1 received correspondence from Finance Minister Taylor in 1

1 Presidents I Sites; Chris Ord, Manager, Community Waste ~ana~ement;/ and Penny Lloyd, Senior Policy Advisor. The Committee rarsed The Presidents Committee heldseparate meetings with localgovernment concerns over the contaminated site, the Honourable Carole Taylor. Minister of finance and the process, including the absence of local governmenr Honourable Kevin Falcon, Minister of Transportation. indemnification and the inability of local ciovernments to 1 I Items discussed at the meeting with Minister Taylor included require timely and effective remeiation for &site and offsite 1 1 the new carbon tax and its impacts on local governments, contamination. The Colnrnirtee also sought clarification on 1 fiscal imbalance resolutions from the membership and local the scope and application of the forthcoming Landfill Gas 1 government revenue sources. Capture Regulation. It outlined the cost implications of landfill gas capture systems, acknowledged that regulation of landfill i 1 Items discussed with Minister Falcon are identified in the gas capture would prevent the sale of offsets, and sought 1 I Building Canada section noted above. I clarification on where landfills would fit into the Prov~nce's

The Comlnittee also received updates on the redesign of the proposed cap and trade emissions system, , I UBCM website, status of the MOU with the Phillippine Leagues I The Committee made recommendations to: of Cities and Municipalities, and received a status report on the I construction of the new Municipal House in Victoria. 1 authorize the UBCM President to sign rhe tripartite 1 The Committee made the following retomrnendationr: protocol agreement on the Riparian Areas Regulation; have UBCM review its internal operations and examine will establish a Task Force to advance issues around i Housing and Homelessness comprising both Executive options for reducing its carbon footprint with the goal of 1 Committee members (Healthy Communities Committee) becoming carbon neutral; I 1 and selected participants from outside organizations have Graham Whitmarsh, Head of the Climate Action (linkage to FCM) and potential resources from the Secretariat, present on the Province's climatechange I provincial and federal government; and thar the terms of i agenda at the next UBCM Convention; 1 reference for the Task Force be directed at activities that a letter to the Minister of invironmentaCknoYvledgin51 are action oriented that will address existing gaps in policy write that plastic bags remains a key issue for local governments work. The Task Force will have a defined tirneline within I and encouraging the Province to take action; and which to complete its activities; and 1 I advise the BC Environmenr Industry Association that it ' confirmed that the theme the 2008 I approach the Area Associarionswith a proporal to category of the Community Excellence Awards will be First host hazardouswaste workihops~ !a Nations. I I / Environment / Healthy Communities I I ' The Committee met with Joan Hesketh, Deputy Minister The Committee met and d~scusseda number of matters and of Environment; Graham Whitmarsh, Head, Climate Action made the following recommendations; Secretariat: John Ward. Operations Manager, Contaminated . endorse 2007 ~~~~l~~i~~~192- of ~~~~~~~~ll~ Page 12 of 69 I I I 1 Modified Food and take no further action at this time on the Ministry of Community Services to discuss the Province's I I 81 87 - Blood Samples Act; involvement in the 2008 Convention and also worked on , I - broaden the scope of the Emergency Medical Assistance further details of the program. Fund to address on the ground basic training and allocate The following actions were endorsed: I / a portion of any new funding for this training; secure a comedian and dance band.for Thursday evening 1 continue research into the potential effects of the Tripartite banquet entertainment; Aboriginal Health Plan on regional hospital district funding: . that the ~~~~~~~i~~theme he: fl BC ~~~~~~i:~~~l,., 1 and Warm... Smart"; I share information gathered on the interpretation and . organize the following Partnerls Programs: I application of the Food Premises Regulation and Guideline - South Okanagan Wine Tour for the Sale of Food at Temporary Food Markets on 1 I community events such as bake sales, potluck dinners and - Kettle Valley Hike 1 farmer's market sales. In addition if war recommended ( - Kettle Valley Train ! that that the Green Communities Co~nrnitteeensure that I - Antique Shop Tour the food security Issues raised by the sale of local foods at Osoyoos Nk'mip Cultural Centre; and j Farmers' Markets are included in its review of colnmunitv - / gardens, in light of concerns about local production and confirm space at the Vancouver Convent~onCentre for I I the preparation and sale of foods in ways that reduce September 25 - 30, 201 1. greenhouse gas emissions. 1 Community Safety I Community Economic Development The Committee met with David ~orhart,DeputyFolicitor 1 The Committee met and received an overview of ~c.5 General and Deputy Minister of Public Safety, and Kevin Begg, bioenergy strategy and Agricultural plan as well as updates on Assistant Deputy Minister, Policing and Community Safety the renewed Fisheries Act, Single Business Licence pilot project Branch. Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and and status of Site C consultations. received an update on the following: the RCMP contract discussions; the new federal Pol~ceRecruitment Fund; the ! The Committee made the following recommendations to the of the metal issue; funding for flood I Executive: ! hazard management; imp!ementation of the new RCMP ! i continue panicipation in he RV Park Development working ( Community Safety Officer program; and the new provincial group as report implementation moves ahead; 1 crime prevention strategy being developed. 1 seek clarification on elements of the Bioenergy strategy 1 The Cornrnirree also met with Attorney General Wally Oppal, ~ including the process for identifying commun~typilot Deputy Attorney General Allan Seckel and Alison McPhail, 1 projects, potential for project clustering and funds allocated Executive Lead, Criminal Justice Reform Secretariat who ' / for biodiesel production; provided an update on the implementation of community / courts, development of new provincial crime prevention I seek clarification on the establishment of agriculture strategy, the Bylaw Adjudication Court system and the ' advisory committees at the local government level and comprehensive review of sentencing in British Columbia that i i support for agriculture industry as identified in the ' is underway. / Aqricultural- Plan; The following actions were endorsed: circulate information to the membership on the Recreation / Trails Strategy for BC and provide input as necessary; and write the Ministry of Puhlic Safety and Solicitor General ; thanking them for the new Civil Forfeiture Crime 1 correspond with Minister Bell directly on issues relawd to I Remediation and Crime Prevention grant funding and the bioenergy strategy and the agriculture plan. 1 I I suggest that they consider the development of a simpler I application process; and Convention I write the federal government requesting that it match I, The Convention Committee met with representatives from i provincial funding flood hazard I management. I I Page 13 of 69 1 First Nations Relations 1 are signatories to the Unity Protocol; I ' The First Nations Relations Committee met wi~hthe I seek preparation of a legal synopsis of the RC Supreme I Honourable Mike de Jong, Minister of Aborigir~alRelations , Court ruling inTsilhqotlin First Nation v, EC.; ! and Reconciliation. to discuss local governments' role in in regard lo the New staff draf1 an MOU i the Province's New Relationship activities. The Committee . with M~RRfor based on identified VBCM , I communicated local governments' interests in being involved interests: and I in New Relationship negotiations. These interests include ! consultation, a flex.ible itructure far local governments to ' request to hlARR Minister that UBCM have the o~~ortuni0~to 1 determine themselves how they would like to participate in provide input and colnmenr into fie drafting of the ~ro~oied negotiations, exchanging confidential (treaty) information Indigenous Nations Recognition Act. among local governments, and funding for local governments Regional Task Force 1 ro participate in negotiations. 1 The Committee reported that it had met.with ~e~utjMinister I The Committee made in regard to the Dale Wall and Acting Assistant Depuv Minister GaryPager or) 1 following: two occasions. Work to date has centred around articulatino i ' Prepare a discussion Paper on the issues to he addressed the problem statement and identifying various potenriadl 1 ar tile Common (treaty) Table with rhore First Nations who straregies that could be pursued,

MEETINGBETWEEN HONOURABLEIDACHONG, MINISTEROF COMMUNITY SERVICES, AND THE UBCM EXECUTIVE I inister Chong attended the Executive meeting with Deputy Minister, Dale Wall. The Minister discussed various aspects of the Build Canada Program, including the Communities Component. With respect to the UBCMfs 2007 Green Communities policy paper, the Minister provided a written response to UBCM. She indicated that some of the recommendations by UBCM may have been addressed in the recently 1 introduced green legislation. The Minister was advised hat the Environment Committee had met with Ministry of Environment staff on the / propored landfill gas recapture regulation. Funher discussions will take place between UBCM and ministry staff, , to ensure that the interests of local governments are identified and can be taken into consideration as the ministry 1 drafts its intentions paper. / I President Gimse advised the Minister that the Presidents Committee had met with Finance Minister Taylor in Victoria to discuss the recently announced carbon tax, noting that some UBCM members had expressed concerns that the tax was not revenue neutral for local governments. Minister Chong confirmed that the carbon tax was not meant to be revenue neutral for local governments. She indicated that many local governments have sighed Climate Action Charters indicating their commitment to reducing greenhouse gases. She confirmed that.no financial assistatice would be forthcoming to local governments to offset the impact of the carbon tax. The UBCM Executive indicated that it is reviewing research work done on the fiscal imbalance and once that work I I was complete, they would wish to have further discussions with the Minister. At the conclusion of the meeting Minister Chong, UBCM President Gimse and fellow Executive members depaned 1 for the new Municipal House site for the "cement pouring" event. I ! I I

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I 1 Carbon Neutral Working Group ' Representative TBA, BC Transit Nichola Wade, Co-Chair, Executive Director, Carbon Neutral I Michael Wilson, P. Eng., Community Energy Association ! Operations, Climate Action Secretariat Dan~elleLukovich, Senior Planner, Ministry of Community 5ervic.s ' / Jared Wright, Co-Chair, Senior Policy Analya. UECM Kerri Klein, Regional Facilirator, Vancouver !slar,d, BC Healrh! Russ Fuoco, Director of Planning Services, District of Saanich Communities 1 Ali Ergrudenler Senior Engineer, Policy and Planning, Metro Scott Bailey, Manager, Brownfield and Program Development: ; Vancouver Project Director, Brownfields Renewal Strategy, Ministry of Agriculrure and Lands I ! Ted Battiston. Manager of Sustainability Initiatives. Resort I 1 Municipality of whistle; I Urban Working Group Dwayne Kalynchuk, Environmental Services General Manager, I Capital Regional District Alan Osborne, Co-Chair, Executive Director, lnrergovernm~ntal Sean Pander, Climate Protection Program Manager, City of Relations and Planning, Ministry of Community Services Vancouver Richard Taylor, Co-Chair, General Manager, UBCMVicroria Ruth Malli, City Manager, Town of Ladysmith Operations, UBCM I 1 Liam Edwards, lnfrarrructure Resource Officer, Minister of Heather Wornell, Senior Environrnenel Planner, Metro Vancouver Community Services Sean Pander, Climate Protection Program Manager, City of / 1 Erik Kaye, Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Vancouver 1 Bernie Gaudet, Accommodation and Real Estate Services, Ministry Jane Pickering, Director of Planning, City of Maple Ridge I oi Labour and Citjzens' Services 1 Kim Fowler, Director of Planning, City of Port Coquitlam Brsndan McCambs. AlManager Executive Operations, Ministry of Ron Mattiussi, Ciy Manager, City of Kelowna I I ' Environment ! Susan Haid, Manager. Sustainable tornrnuniry Developmen!, Ted Sheldon, Prime Member, Climate Change Policy Analyst, District of NorthVancouver I Ministry of Environment ! Rejan Farley Manager, Intergovernmental initiatives, Ministry of Tatiana Rober~son,Senior Policy Analyst, Intergovernmental Community Services Relations and Planning Division, Ministry of Community Services Brian Mills, Director, Strategic Planning 8( Policy, Translink I Iteve Anderson, Exrculivi Director, Pubic Outreach and Irriiegi: ' Small Communities Working Group Engagement Climate Action Secretariat I Gary Paget, Co-Chair, AIAssistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Sara Tompkins, Infrastructure Resource Officer, ~ikistr~of Community Services Community Services / Gary Maclsaac. Co-Chair, Executive Direcror, UBCM Ted Sheldon, Prime Member (Donna Sanford as needed); Climate Brenda Gibson, Co-Chair (Alternate), General Manager, UBCM Change Policy AnalystlSc Climate Change Policy Analyst,Minisrry , 1 Shawn Boven. Manager, Public Works, City of Merrin of Environment 1 Emanuel Machado, Director of Corporate Planning & Sustainable Kevin Volk, Manager, Strategic Planning and Policy, Climate Actiar~ Community Development, City of Dawson Creek Program, Ministry of Transportation I Jason Niles, Assistant Planner, District of Ucluelet Deborah Curran, Environmental Law Centre, Faculty.of Law, ' Tanya Turner, Ivlunicipal Planner, City of Quesnel University of Victoria i Scott Bailey, Manager, Brownfield and Program Development; Larisa Hutcheson, Senior manager, Operat~ons& Local Services, Capital Regional District Project Director, Brownfields Renewal Strategy. Min~rtryo! I 1 Agriculture and Lands , Jim Gustafson, Chief Administrative Officer, Central Kootenay / I Regional District Other Resource Support:

1 Michael Zbarsky, Infrastructure Resource Officer, Ministry of I Todd Pugl~.Executive Director, Civiclnfo i Community Services I Lawrence Alexander, Special Adviso~Climate Action lecretariar , Steve Anderson, Execut~veDirector, Public Outreach and Strategic / I I Engagement, Climate Action Secretariat 1 Consultants: I I ' Ted Sheldon, Prime Member (Donna Sanford as needed), Climate Alex Boston, Holland-Barrs Change Policy AnalysVSr. Climate Change Policy Analyst, Ministry Mark Holland, Holland Barrs of Environment

( Please visit www.civicnet.bc.ca to download an electronic copy of the Executive Release. Page 15 of 69 I April 25, 2008

Mayor Dieter A, Bogs City of Trail 1394 Pine Avenue Trail, BC V1R 4E6

Dear Mayor Bogs: 26551 Shellbrj* my I xchmond RE: Negotiations on the Trade Investment and Labour WBilblsh Columbia ~&V6x*W Mobility Agreement (TILMA) I am writing in response to your letter of April 19,2008 where you 1 indicate concerns i11 regard to a meeting held between UBCM representatives and Metro Vancouver's Intergovernmental Cotnmittee on the TILMA. Let me assure you and all local govement members that the ~ TILMA is a priority file for UBCM. At the 2007 Convention he membership provided very dear direction to the Executive in the form of endorsed resolutions and policy paper recommendations, 1I

These policy positions have provided our staff with the direction to engage the Province in discussions and negotiate on behalf of our membership. Our participation in these negotiations was secured through a Consultation Agreement between UBCM an'd the Ministers of Community Services and Bconomic Development. This consultation agreelnent was shared with the membership at the 2007 Convention. The agreement specifically indudes confidentiality provisions that prohibit UBCM representatives involved in the negotiations to disclose any information that.could coinpromise the 11eg0tiation.s process.

In your letter you specifically reference Metro Vancouver's Intergovernmental Committee meeting, Ths meeting was a public ' rneebng and as such, UBCM representatives were not at liberty to disclose any substantive details related to the negotiations. Mule this may cause concern and perhaps frustration on the part of some I members, we must respect our obligations. In 2007 UBCM retained Donald Lidstone to prepare a legal opinion ( on the potential impacts of TILMA on 1.ocal governments in B.C. I We have continued to seek legal advice from Mr. Lidstone throughout this consultation period. I

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The TILbLA provides for a two-year transition period for these discussions to take place. And while we are not able to provide the membership with details, I 1 can confirm that our consultations are not complete and we are continuing to I meet with' provincial officials. The UBCM Executive received an interim report on TILMA at their April meeting and provided direction to staff. When we are in a position to report out, ~7ewill provide the full membership with a thorough review.

Thank you for enquiry, 1

Susan Gimse President

cc: UBCM members

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FROM: Susan Gimse, UBCM President

DATE: April 25,2008 I

RE: RESPONSE FROM FINANCE MINISTER CAROL, TAYLOR ON THE CARBON TAX

In the 2008 Provincial Budget, the government announced the introductionof a revenue-neutral carbon tax designed to encourage individuals and businesses to make environmentally responsible choices. It was noted that the carbo~itax would be revenue neutral, so that revenues raised through the new tax will be returned to individuals and businesses in the form of reduced personal and business taxes.

However. upon hearing the announcement, some UBCM members advised that the carbon tax would not be revenue neutral for them and it would have an impact on their budgets. As local governments. we would not receive the benefits of reduced personal and business taxes. In response to the members' concerns, I wrote to the Finance Minister on February 2ndseeking clarification on the revenue neutrality of the tax and its iillplications for local governments. A cop)( of my letter is attached.

As well during our April Esecutive meeting, the Presidents Co~llmitteehad an opportunity to meet with the Minister of Finance on April 9'" where we discussed the carbon tax. The. Minister confirmed what had been conveyed to us in her letter of April 8Ih which is attached for your information. In her response the Finance Minister states: "The carbon tux is intentlet- fo send u price signal that will encourage lndividttal~.b~isines.ses. industr); ancl others, including IocaI governments, to use less~fossrlfirel. The extent to whictz energy costsfor local government increase (1.7 a result ofthe tax will depend on how well local govermments are able ~.ofind~less

carborl-intensive \YUYS of delivering their services. " Slle concludes by stating: "I zinde~szund vozir concer.n.s about the impact of the carbon tax, on locL?i governments. illrhougl.1 anv new ~.mwill uffecr sorne wctors of the ecokomy, I believe the design of the revenue neutral carbon fax, with its inilia1 low rate and broucl base will nlinirnize the disruption. I certainly appreciate the support of the Union of BC Municipcrlities for the Climate Chrtnge Initiative and rhe leadership of municipalities in vedztcing emissions and I hope that togelher we can make the

carbon !ox an eflective lool in the importuntfight against climate change. " 1 wanred to take this opportunity to make the membership aware of the actions 1 taken by the Esecutive on this matter in response to your concerns: and to share the results of our discussions.

2 attochnients: - UBCM Prcsident to Minister Taylor - Feb. 22/08 - Minister Taylor to UBCM President - April 8108 Page 18 of 69 !

I February 22, 2008

UNON OF fj- Honourable Carole Taylor cam I/ MLN~CV~ I Minister of Finance 1 PO Box 9048,STN PROV GOVT Ad Victoria, B.C. V8h1 9E2

/ Dear Minister Taylor: 9& a Ion Shdlbrldse wmy I I am writing to seek clarification on your 2008 provincial budget. Richmond 1 Specifically 1 tvish to gain a better understanding of the impact that a Bdtirh Columbh , 1 on bdaV6X 2W9 carbon credit tax will have local govenments. First let me begin by re-stating the support of UBCM for the climate Change initiative. At present 101 local. goverlunents (representing well over half our membership) have signed or plan to sign the Climate Change Charter. We are colnmitted to the principles set out in the Climate Charter a11d we are hopeful that additional local govenunents will join in !he future.

Having listened intently to your budget speech and having reviewed supportitlg documentation I need an explanation as to hosv revenue neutrality will be maintained for local governments faced wlth a new7 carbon tax. As I understand the scenario proposed for individuals and businesses, their personal income tax or business tax will be lowered in order to aclueve revenue neutrality when the carbon tax is added.

Local goverrunents in British Columbia will not receive the direct benefits of reductions in personal and business tax rates. Yet the energy costs of running our municipal fleets, heating our swimming pools, operating our water aid sewer systems and maintaining our transit systems will all increase with the jmposibon of the carbon tax.

As local governments we f1-111~colnprehend the value and need for local goverrunents to seek out and adopt alternative green tech~ologirs. There are countless new green initiatives being implemented by our membership light now as was evidenced in tile Green Commuluty Awards that were almounced by the Prenuer and ;Minister Chong at our Conventiol~In September. Having said this, there is 1x0 doubt that the new carbon tax ~vill have a direct impact on local govenvncnt operations. This Ln turn urill drive up property taxes or cause service reductions elsewhere.

Page 19 of 69 Honourable Carole Taylor Page T~vo

One oi the important principles of muni ciyal-provincial relations set out in our Co??rrrtunifyChnrter states that the Provincial Government must not assign responsibilities to mui~icipalltiesunless there is provision for resources requested to fulfill the responsibilities. Elsewhere in the Charter the Provincial Government recognizes that municipalities require tl~eabllity to draw on financial and other resources that are adequate to support community needs,

As you are ~vellaware local goverments in British Columbia are heavily reliant on property taxes to finance our operations. We find ourselves limited in the tools and revenue sources necessary to keep pace wttb change. In advance of the budget process we forwarded a resolution calling for the reinstatement of the unconditional revenue sharing program. \,Ve have also advocated that municipalities be able to access other revenue sources in the short term. Ths was not announced rn your 2008 budget.

At hsjuncture I have not commented publicly on the in~plicationsof the carbon tax on local governments. However I am getting questions from our membership and want to respond lvith answers. First I want to be certain that I am not missing anything with regard to revenue neutrality for our membership. 1 would respectfully request that you provide clarifications on this matter.

Yours truly,

Susan Gimse President

Cc: Premier Gordon Campbell Honor~rableIda Chong, Minister of Community Services

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BRITISH COLU~IBIA APR 0 8 2D08 Suan Gimse President Union of BC Municipalities Suite 60 1055 1 Shcllbridge Way Richmond BC V6X 2W9

Dear Ms. Gimse:

I am writing further ro my previous letter dated February 29 regarding the impact ofthe carbon tax on local governments. Please accept my apology for the delay in response.

As you know,the provincial government is committed to addressing climate change by

reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 33 percent by 2020, For this reason the . .. government introduced a cmbon ax on all fossil fuels in British Columbia as another tool to help meet our targets and to underline the fact that there is a cost attached to generating ~eenhousegases,

The carbon tax is intended to send a price signal that will encoura.ge individuals, businesses, industry and others, including local govcmmcnts, to use less fossil fuel. The extent to which energy corn for local governments increase as a result of the tax will depend on how well local governments arc able ro find less carbon-intensive ways of delivering their services.

The tax is deliberately imposed at a low rare initially to give those who use fossil fuels time ro adjusr their behaviour. Carbon rax costs in the first few years are expected to be modest. For example, the initial carbon tax rate on gasoline of 2.41 cents per litre is far less than the market dn.ven increase in gssoline price of ovtr nine ccnts a line over the last three m,ontl~s.

The tax is also intentionally vary broadly based. It wilI be paid by all those who consumc fossil fuels in thc province including business, the provincial government, charities, industu, schools, hospitals and individuals.

As you note, a key element of the tax is that it bc rcvcnue neutral, meaning fiat any rcvenucs generated by the carbon tax will be returned to taxpayers and businesses though tax reductions. Mowever, revenue neutrality is intended to apply to the toral carbon tax revenues collected rather than on a sector by sector basis. Some sectors of the economy will pay more rax than they receive though recycling measures.

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hlinkcry of Office ~f thc h,t in~cccr Mai1in~Adtlre.c~: !~Ic~T;BQ; Financc PO Ror 9048 Sm Prav Gnvr Pnrlilmcnt Buildin~k.\ficra"a v~srorinRC VflW 9E2 Tclcphnnc.: 250 397-3751 Page 21 of 69 FINANCE

Tn addition to tax cu.ts, oilt budget contains clvcr $1 billion in tax- mcssures and spending commitmcnrs designed to mecr thc challenges of cIimate chan.gc, and use creativity and innovation to fuel a new "greener" economy.

To name just a few: a $90 million dollar endowment will go to tht Pacific Institute on Climate Change- a collaborarion of four British Columbia universities that will provide research expertise and seek out new opportunities for carbon alternatives in energy, invesrrnent and products. There's $10 millionto support innovation in thc pulp and paper industry, $1 9 million to enhance the carbon storage potential of ow forests and develop new seed tcchnologies~$25 million to encourage research and invcstmcnls in bi.o-energy, and 610 million to introduce a bio-diesel production incentive. On the tax side, $7,5 milIion of the budget for our venture capital rax credit 411 he specifically ailocatcd to clean technology businesses. and $6 mjllion expands eligibility for incentives under the Inrcrnational Financial Acriviry Act to green-relatcd patents.

There are also several initiatives contained in Budget 2008 of specific benefit to local governments. On the tax sjde, effective Februaqr 2006, local governments, including local government corporations, may qualify for exemption from PST on pwchues or lemcs of production aachinery and equipment usad primarily to generate electricity or in a cogeneration plant to generate eleclricity and heat for sde or own use.

Budget 2008 provides an additional $60 million for projects that maintain community inf?astrucrurc, including: $30 million in 201011 1, for the Build Canada Fund, a fededprovinciaI/Iocal go\rcrnment infrasrrucrurc prograrn which will allow cornmuniti~sin British Columbia to address drinking water, sewage rrcatmcnt and other infrastructw issucs. - Combined with cxisting investments of: $157 million, the province will invest $1 87 million in municipal *tructurc over the ncxt ~eeyears. This will levcnge an additional $155 million in federal contributions, as well as municipal funding for a variety of projccts throughout the province. $9 million over the fiscal plan to enter into a rhree-way cost sharing agreement for planning and procurement of wastewater trcatmont facilities in thc provincial Capital Regional District. $10 million in one-time grants in 2008109 to help rnunicipa.lities rehabilitate roads damaged by increased logging mck traffic due to the increased .h.a~estingof trees Scsted by mountain pine beetle. $8 million over three years for coastal ferries to meet continugd funding mquirements resulting from the purchase of ncw vessels for the northern ferry routes and address inflationary pressures. This add.itiona1funding maintains current service levels on unregdared ferry routes and continues to support social program subsidies for seniors, students, and pcople uith disabilities. $3 miIlion ovsr three years for inland ferries to addrcss expected inflationary pressures in provincial inland ferry contra.cu, ensuring that existing service levels continue for communities served by inland ferries.

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An additional $16 million for Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing, reflecting governmenr's commitment to help local communities improve policing and public safcty, and the Peace River Fair Share agresmcnts.

Budget 2008 also introduced.a significant increase in transit fund.ingthrough the Provincial Transit Plan that wiIl ben.efit mmicipalities. The plan will fund four new rapid kinsit lines in the Lower Mainland, nine ncw Rapid Bus routes In the Lower Mainland, the Capital Region and Kelowna and purchase up to 1,600 buses for use in many British Columbia communities. The province will contribute $1 51 million of operating funding and $219 million in capital funding over four years through the plan,

I understand your concern about the impact of the carbon tax on local governments. Although any new tax will affect some sectors of the economy, I beli~vethe design of the revenue neurral carbon tax, with iu initial low rate and broad base will minimize the disruption. I certainly apprcciatc the supporr of the Union of British Columbia Municipaliries for the Climate Change Initiative and the leadership of municipali~iesin reducing emissions and I hope that together we can make the carbon tax an effective tool in the important fight against climate change.

Sincerely,

Carole Taylor Minister

pc; Honourable Gordon Campbell Premier

Honourable Ida Chong Minister of Community Services

Page 23 of 69 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Maxine Koppe, Executive Director North Central Municipal Association Phone: 250-564-6585 / Fax: 250-564-6514 Prince George, BC E-mail: [email protected]

Eileen Benedict, NCMA President Phone: 250-695-6335 Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0 E-mail: [email protected]

NEWS RELEASE April 25, 2008

NCMA 53rd AGM & Convention to be held in Prince George

The North Central Municipal Association will hold their 53rd Annual General Meeting in Prince George from May 7th – 9th, 2008. Over 250 delegates representing local governments from 100 Mile House to the Yukon border are expected to attend. The theme of the conference this year is “Change, Challenge, & Success”.

NCMA President Eileen Benedict says, “It promises to be an excellent convention, and I am sure that The City of Prince George and the Regional District of Fraser Fort George will do a great job of showcasing not only their community, but the entire region to the many delegates and visitors.”

A wide variety of speakers and workshops are being offered, including a Carbon Neutral Workshop, Council of Forest Industries, Northern BC Winter Games Society, Western Silviculture Contractors Association, Independent Power Production, Treaty Negotiations, Invasive Plant Council, Ministry of Children and Families, Road Maintenance & Safety, and a Literacy Presentation. The Northern Caucus and Northern Health will hold individual meetings with NCMA Members at the event. Keynote speakers for the event are Ms. Roberta Jamieson, President and CEO of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation, and Mr. Chris Johnson, also known as “Dr. Laugh”.

City of Prince George Councillor Murry Krause, who is Conference Co-Chair as well as one of the organizers of the event states “The City of Prince George is well-known for it’s hospitality, and I am really looking forward to welcoming everyone and showing them a great time in our city”.

Several Northern BC communities have special events happening this year and will receive special recognition during the conference. The City of Dawson Creek and The District of Taylor are both celebrating their 50th anniversaries; The Village of Burns Lake turns 85, The City of Quesnel is celebrating their 80th, The District of Kitimat celebrates their 55th, The Cariboo Regional District is celebrating their 40th, and the District of Wells is celebrating their 10thth anniversary.

District of Mackenzie Mayor Stephanie Killam, Conference Co-Chair for the NCMA, states, “I have enjoyed working with the City of Prince George and the Regional District of Fraser Fort George to plan this event, and am thrilled to be bringing the NCMA Conference to our region”.

The members will be debating approximately 45 resolutions on issues such as Energy, Environment, Finance, Health, Justice & Protective Services, Legislative, Social Issues, and Transportation that affect our northern communities. Resolutions endorsed at the meeting will be forwarded to the appropriate Ministries as well as to the Union of BC Municipalities for consideration at their Annual Convention in October. Resolutions and the Convention Agenda may be viewed on the NCMA website at: http://ncma.enorthernbc.com/conventions.asp

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REGIONAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT BRANCH Location: 7'h floor, 1810 Blanshard St. V8T 4Jl Mailing Address: PO Box 9327 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria, BC V8W 9N3 Telephone: (250) 952-0675 Facsimile: (250) 952-0688 Website: www.canadabcmrif.ca

Ref 72372 APR 1 6 2008

His Worship Chris Morey Mayor of the Town of Fort Nelson Bag Service 399 Fort Nelson, BC VOC 1RO

Dear Mayor Morey:

Re: Project #I7271 - Water System Improvements Proiect #I7328 - Fort Nelson - Downtown Revitalization Improvements

Thank you for your applications for funding under the Canada-British Columbia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (CBCMRIF) Program.

We regret to advise we were not able to provide funding for the above noted projects. The program received significantly more applications than could be funded. This decision does not reflect on the importance of these projects, but rather the degree by which the program has been oversubscribed.

We are pleased to note, however, that your community was successful in receiving funding under the CBCMRlF program for the following project:

Project #I7329 - Fort Nelson Sewer Rehabilitation

For your information, the provincial and federal governments are currently finalizing details of the Canadaritish Columbia Building Canada Fund (CBCBCF). The CBCBCF is designed to support large strategic priorities as well as smaller-scale municipal projects. Additional program information can be found at the Building Canada Fund website: hth,://www.buiIding;canada-chantierscanada.~c.ca~index-en~.html

Page 25 of 69 Ihe Bcst Placc on Earth Thank you once again for your interest in the CBCMRIF. We wish you every success with your community projects.

Yours truly,

Assistant Deputy Minister ~ss&tantDeputy Minister Ministry of Economic Development Western Economic Diversification Canada Canada-British Columbia Municipal Rural Canada-British Columbia Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund Infrastructure Fund cc: Kirk Handrahan Executive Director, Regional and Infrastructure Development Branch Ministry of Economic Development

Glen Brown AlDirector, Infrastructure and Engineering Ministry of Community Services

Donna Mandelkau-Krotec Manager, Infrastructure Western Economic Diversification Canada

,@&+Bowers Director of Public Works Town of Fort Nelson

Page 26 of 69 BRITISH COLUMBIA The Best Place on Earth

The Honourable Richard Neufeld British Columbia Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources is pleased to invite you to the British Columbia Oil and Gas Service Sector Tradeshow Showcasing British Columbia's Investment, Service and Supply Opportunities

MONDAY, JUNE 2,2008 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Calgary 9:30 am to 11:OO am - lndustry Association Meeting 10:30 am to 12:OO pm - Tradeshow Open to Invited Guests 12:OO pm to 1:30 pm - Luncheon (registration begins at 10:30 am) 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm - Tradeshow Open to General Public Cafe hosted by Northeast British Columbia Communities

RSVP attendance for the Industry Association Meeting and Luncheon by May 16,2008: Laurie De Armond (250) 472-7644 or [email protected]

Event description on reverse

Page 27 of 69 British Columbia not only boasts one of Canada's richest geological potential, but also has a growing base of companies and expertise to service the Province's vibrant oil and gas industry.

There will be more than 50 British Columbia-based oil and gas service companies to network with you at the luncheon, the tradeshow, and at the tradeshow cafe.

Attendees on June 2,2008 include oil and gas producers active in British Columbia, industry associations, oil and gas service sector company representatives, British Columbia municipal and regional representatives, First Nations and Province of British Columbia representatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet with the British Columbia service sector, Northeast British Columbia mayors and senior officials to explore the full range of services available in British Columbia.

British Columbia continues to take action to ensure the regulatory climate and our service sector is among the most competitive in North America.

Page 28 of 69 His Worship Mayor Chris Morey Northern Rockies Regional District 53 19 - 50Ih Avenue South, Town Square Bag Service 399 Fort Nelson BC VOC 1 RO

Dear Mayor Morey:

Thank you for your letter of February 29 regarding the proposed revenue neutral carbon tax in British Columbia's Budget 2008. Please accept my apology for the delay in response.

I appreciate that you are concerned about the impact of the carbon tax on residents of remote, northern parts of the province and I wish to assure you that we worked very hard to design a carbon tax model that returns every dollar that is raised to British Columbians, no matter where they live in the province. By design, the initial tax rate is relatively low to allow families and businesses time to reduce their emissions, with the rate increasing gradually over the next five years. All of the $1.8 billion collected from the carbon tax over the next three years, and all future revenue, will be returned to British Columbians through personal and business tax cuts.

Initially, approximately two-thirds of the carbon tax revenue will be paid by businesses, but we will return almost two-thirds of that revenue to individuals and families through the initial tax cuts. Under the three-year Revenue Neutral Carbon Tax Plan laid out in Budget 2008, personal income taxes will be cut by five percent by 2009, with hrther cuts planned. For families and individuals the tax cuts since 2001 have resulted in British Columbians generally enjoying the second lowest overall tax burden in the country and, by 2009, individuals earning up to $1 1 1,000 in this province will pay the lowest income taxes in Canada.

The general corporate income tax rate will be reduced from 12 percent to 11 percent effective July 1,2008, and over the next three years we expect it to fall to ten percent, which is on par with the lowest rates in the country. We are also reducing the small business tax rate from 4.5 percent to 3.5 percent effective July 1,2008, and we expect it to fall to 2.5 percent by 201 1. These tax cuts, combined with all the previous tax cuts brought in by this government since 2001 and the other tax cuts introduced in Budget 2008, provide British Columbia with an extremely competitive tax system for business.

Ministry of Office of the Minister Mailing Address: Location: Finance PO Box 9048 Stn Prov Govt Parliament Buildings Victoria BC V8W 9E2 Page 29 of 69 Telephone: 250 387-3751 The revenue neutral income tax reductions alone will offset the cost of the carbon tax for most British Columbians in 2009. For example, a family of four living in rural British Columbia with a single income of $70,000, who drive a pick-up truck that uses 12L/100krn of gasoline 20,000 km per year, and a sedan that uses 9Ll100krn 2 1,000 km per year, and who use natural gas for heat and hot water would pay, on average, a total of $1 82 in carbon tax in 2009. The income tax reductions made possible by the carbon tax will be $201, so they actually come out ahead.

In addition, to help protect those who are most vulnerable, an ongoing low income climate action tax credit will be introduced effective July 2008, for those individuals and families earning less than $30,000 and $35,000 respectively. The amount will be $100 for each adult and $30 for each child in 2008, and wiH rise slightly in 2009. The province will also make a one-time climate action dividend payment of $100 to each British Columbian who was resident in the province on December 3 1,2007,

While I understand your concerns about the effect the carbon tax will have on those living in rural and northern areas, each area of the province has challenges and opportunities. Although some northern residents may feel that the carbon tax is an inequitable burden, those living in urban areas also have challenges. Just as an oil and gas worker in the North may have a long distance commute, so may a worker in Langley have an hour and a half commute to Vancouver - and that's on a good day. Truckers and taxi drivers both have challenges. Urban residents could also argue that time spent traveling through traffic-congested urban areas can be as costly as driving further distances in rural areas.

Overall, I believe the impact of the tax will depend more on the personal circumstances of British Columbians than whether they live in a rural area or the north, although geographic location is clearly a factor. For example, a person living in Victoria who heats with fuel oil will pay the tax while a northern resident who heats with electricity will not because it does not produce COz. With respect to home fuel consumption, Terasen Gas data on natural gas use by their residential customers shows that residents in the Lower Mainland actually use more gas per household than residents in other regions of the province, with the exception of the Fort Nelson Region.

Similarly, while some living in remote areas may drive further distances on avcrage than those living in cities and small towns, Statistics Canada 2006 Census Journey to Work data show that, on average, commuting distances to and from work in the Lower Mainland are the highest in the province. For example, the median commuting distance to work in the Lower Mainland is four times longer than the median commuting distance in Prince Rupert or Dawson Creek. Drivers in Fort St. John, Kitimat, Terrace and Williams Lake have a median commuting distance that is less than half the distance those in the Vancouver area travel. In Prince George, the median commute is 25 percent less than in Vancouver. In addition, there will be more fuel used in the Lower Mainland because of idling due to traffic congestion.

Page 30 of 69 I also realize that not all communities have public transit. However, it is important to recognize that those living in larger centres, such as the Lower Mainland and the Capital Regional District, which have extensive public transit options, contribute to the cost of those systems through additional gas taxes. In the Lower Mainland, an extra six cents per litre of gas, and for the Greater Victoria Region, an extra 3.5 cents per litre. These communities will pay the new carbon tax of 2.4 cents per litre on top of these transit taxes. Those living on Vancouver Island who have to regularly use BC Ferries will also pay more as prices rise to accommodate the carbon tax BC Ferries will pay.

However, we are a government committed to reducing carbon emissions and we are pleased 106 municipalities around the province havc.signed the Climate Actiori Charter. British Calumbia will only make progress if we all participate. '~ndso, to encourage new technologies and help British Columbians make choices that help the environment, this Budget put $1 Billion towards climate change initiatives. We believe that many of the economic development benefits of our climate change policies will accrue to the north and our rural areas. For example:

$19 million to enhance the carbon storage potential of BC Forests, develop new seed technologies, and reduce risks of wildfires to communities;

$10 million to support innovation in the pulp and paper industry to hrther reduce its carbon footprint;

$3 million to undertake a feasibility analysis on carbon capture and storage technology for natural gas production at a natural gas plant in Northern British Columbia;

$20 million to help switch remote communities, mainly First Nations, from diesel-generated power plants to sources of clean electricity, and to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and businesses;

$25 million to establish the BioEnergy Network to encourage research and investments in such areas as wood-waste co-generation, biofuels from wood, agricultural or waste biomass, and

wood pellet production; . - ..- . -. ... .- . . . ..-. . . __..- $10 million to introduce a biodiesel production incentive;

$15 million to expand and refine the "SCRAP-It" Program province-wide to get older, less efficient vehicles off the road; and

$3 million for a new "Food Miles" Initiative, to increase public awareness of the distance food products are transported to encourage the purchase of local agricultural products.

Page 31 of 69 As well, the government provides a number of programs and tax incentives to help make greener choices easier, more accessible and more affordable for British Columbians. There are provincial sales tax (PST) reductions for hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, and a new tax reduction introduced in Budget 2008 for the purchase or lease of specified new conventional fuel efficient vehicles. We can also all take advantage of the PST exemptions for ENERGY STAR-qualified residential refrigerators, clothes washers and freezers and energy efficient residential gas fired water heaters when we need to replace appliances or upgrade our home energy systems. There are also PST exemptions for a number of other energy conservation materials such as insulation, weather stripping and alternative energy systems.

Whether we live in rural or urban areas, British Columbians share a common concern about the future of our environment. I believe that the tax measures referred to above will help offset the cost of the carbon tax for British Columbians, no matter where they live in the province, and assist them in making choices that, collectively, will go a long way toward addressing the challenge of climate change.

Sincerely,

Carole Taylor Minister pc: The Honourable John Baird Minister of Environment Canada

The Honourable James M. Flaherty Minister of Finance Canada

Jay Hill, MP Prince George-Peace River

Honourable Richard Neufeld, MLA Peace River North

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April 17,2008

Her Worship Mayor Christene Morey and Councillors Town of Fort Nelson Bag Service 399 Fort Nelson, British Columbia VOC 1RO

Dear Mayor Morey and Councillors:

As you may be aware, the Government of British Columbia is committed to making British Columbia the most small business fiiendly jurisdiction in Canada. In support of this goal, the Ministry of Small Business and Revenue is leading the provincial implementation of BizPaL, and I am inviting your community to join the BizPaL partnerships in the coming year.

BizPaL is an online tool that assists individuals interested in starting or growing a small business to identify the permits and licences required by all levels of government in a specific location. BizPaL has received awards across Canada-most recently, the 2008 British Columbia Premier's Innovation and Excellence Award in the Partnership category, which recognizes creative and effective joint or multi-party initiatives. BizPaL has also received strong support from the small business community, including from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, local Chambers of Commerce and Retail BC.

BizPaL provides benefits to both business and government, including cost effectiveness, time savings and increased compliance. There is no cost for local governments to participate in BizPaL, other than a small amount of staff time during the initial stage. The program could be implemented in your municipality in a very short time.

There are currently 25 municipalities across British Columbia offering BizPaL to local businesses, and our goal for the coming year is to increase the number of local government participants to 75. A detailed list of participants can be viewed at www.bcbimal.ca under the Location tab. I encourage to you to be among the next 50 municipalities to offer this tool for streamlined business start up and growth in your community.

Ministry of Office of the Mailing Address: Location: Small Business and Revenue Minister PO Box 9065 Scn Prov Govc Room 124 and Minister Responsible Victoria BC V8W 9E2 Parliament Buildings, Victoria for Regulatory Reform Telephone: 250 356-661 1 Pagewebsite: 33 of 69 Facsimile: 250 356-8294 www.sbr.gov.bc.ca I have enclosed an information sheet to provide additional details on how BizPaL works fiom the business client's perspective and to explain how it can be found on participating governments' websites. For an example of how BizPaL is displayed on a municipal site, please visit httt,://bizpal.kamloops.ca.

In support of our goal to implement BizPaL in 50 more municipalities this year, I have asked Danyl Soper, Director of Small Business Programs, to follow up with senior staff at City Hall regarding this initiative. If you have any questions, Mr. Soper can be contacted directly at 250 356-7532or by email at Darryl.L.Soper~nov.bc.ca.

I appreciate your continued support of enhancing British Columbia's economic fbture through a dynamic small business sector. Our collaborative efforts to streamline processes for small businesses will provide entrepreneurs more time to devote to what is most important: running and building their businesses.

If I can be of further assistance, please contact my office directly at 250 356-6611 or by ernail

Rick Thorpe, CMA, FCMA Minister

Enclosure cc: Honourable Gordon Campbell ,, ,, Premier

Honourable Ida Chong Minister of Community Services

Honourable Richard Neufeld, MLA Peace River North

Darryl Soper Director, Small Business Programs Ministry of Small Business and Revenue

Page 34 of 69 BRITISH COLUMBIA The Best Place on Earth

From this list, you can click on each permit or licence What is BizPaL? and you will get more information, including: BizPaL is an online tool to help business clients and A brief description; business client service providers to identify the permits and licences that may be needed from all levels of Whether there are any prerequisites or inspections government to conduct activities in a specific location. required; Links to more information and contact numbers; and How does it work? For many permits and licences, direct access to .- .. Y - application forms both to print or where available, The Question and Answer Wizard online. . .. - .. 1, ;. -. --,:,. You access the question and answer wizard on the Internet. You choose the business location, and the Where can it be found? type of business, and then answer a series of questions. You can access BizPaL through any participating Based on your answers, you get a list of the permits government's website, including participating local and and licences that may be needed fromall levels of provincial governments and the federal government. government. Through BizPaL, you can go onto any participating Some of the questions are related to the types of government site and find out what permits and licences activities any business owner might do, such as 'Will you need from any location for any location currently you be placing a permanent or temporary sign on your on the system. For instance, you could go on to the building or property?'and 'Will you be building new Regional District of Halton site (a regional government structures, making improvements or changes to any in Ontario) and find out what permits and licences you land or existing structures or altering gas, electrical or need to conduct business activities in Kamloops, British plumbing installations? Columbia. Other questions are specific to the type of business. For instance, if you choose full service restaurant as the As the Province of British Columbia is a participating business type, you will get all the general questions and government, you can access BizPaL from a provincial then specific questions related to that type of business, site www.bcbizpal.ca You can also access the same tool such as 'Will you be serving liquor, beer or wine?' and off the website of any participating local government in 'Will you have outdoor sidewalk seating?' the province. In addition, some questions may flow out of your answer to a previous question. For instance, if you answer 'yes' to the question about building new structures Frequently Asked Questions or making changes, you later get a series of questions What is the difference between BizPaL and more specific to the permit or licence that may be OneStop? required, such as 'Will you be installing or changing any electrical wiring? and 'Will you be installing or altering BizPaL provides you with information on the permits any plumbing fixtures?' and licences you may need from all levels of government. OneStop is another service that allows you to The Results Page complete certain types of business registrations on-line After you have answered all the questions, you get a list and to apply for your business licence on-line if you are of the permits and licences you may need from all levels in locations of the province that are OneStop partners. of government, based on the answers you give. >>>>

Page 35 of 69 Can clients actually get their permits and What if I am interested in business operations licences from BizPaL? in an unincorporated area? That depends. If the 'owner' of the permit or the licence In this case, you would choose the 'Local Government (the government who regulates the particular permit or Not Listed' option and contact your regional licence) has that capability, then you can. If they do not, government to find out what permits and licences they you can't. Many of the application forms are available may require you to have. though -you just have to print them off, fill them out, and send or take them in. What if the type of business I am interested in --b ' < is not listed? BizPaL primarily provides the 'roadmap', so you can find out what is needed in regards to permits and licences in We have made every attempt to make the list of one spot. It can help to save time in researching what is business types as inclusive as possible, keeping in required from all levels of government. mind that there are regional differences in the types of businesses active in British Columbia. Do I need any kind of identifying number, such If the specific business type you are interested in is as a BCelD or a single business number to use not listed, you can' choose something that seems BizPaL? similar and you will get a pretty good idea of what it Not to use BizPaL itself. Using BizPaL is anonymous is you need. - you do not identify yourself in any way. However, if you use BizPaL to access on line application processing, If I do not get a permit or a licence I need where that technology is available, you may have to because I did not find it on BizPaL, am I still have some kind of an identifying number to proceed. responsible? For instance, local governments who are OneStop Yes. While every attempt has been made to ensure partners may choose to direct clients who want to BizPaL is inclusive of all the permits and licences you apply for a business licence directly to OneStop. You may need, it does not replace any legal requirement. would get there by clicking on the Business Licence We have done everything we can to ensure you Application link on the Results Page. Once you get to get to the places you need to go to make sure you

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Page 36 of 69 2008 NMPT AGM – #1

Northern Medical Programs Trust A PARTNERSHIP OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA COMMUNITIES AND UNBC

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Northern Medical Programs Trust ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

5:00 – 6:30 pm

Room 208 at The Civic Centre, Prince George (808 Civic Plaza, Prince George)

(held in conjunction with the 2008 Annual NCMA Conference)

2008 Annual General Meeting May 8, 2008, 5:00 – 6:30 pm Civic Centre, Prince George A G E N D A 1. Call to Order 2. Welcome/Opening Comments 3. Review & Approval of Agenda 4. Review & Approval of Minutes of 2007 Annual General Meeting 5. Reports a. NMPT President’s Report: Mayor Colin Kinsley b. UNBC President’s Report: Dr. Don Cozzetto c. Northern Medical Program: Dr. David Snadden d. NMP Student Report: William Connors and Logan Lee e. Financial Statements (to be distributed at the meeting) f. Community Pledge Status Report: Allan Berezny

6. New Business a. Formation of a ‘quick response’ committee: Dr. David Snadden b. Determine amount of funds to be allocated for 2008/09 for the following programs: Eileen Bray/Dr. David Snadden: i. Rural Elective Program; ii. Community Partnership Pilot Program; iii. NMPT Student Special Community Project Fund. c. Appoint administrative committee for these three programs: Mayor Colin Kinsley d. Rural Electives Report, 2007/08 (for information purposes) e. Student Reports – Rural Electives, 2007/08 (for information purposes)

7. Election of Directors a. UNBC: Substitute Eileen Bray for Colleen Smith as Treasurer.

8. Other Business 9. Adjournment

*If you have not already done so, please RSVP your attendance to 1-866-960-5750 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Thank You!*

Northern Medical Programs Trust A PARTNERSHIP OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA COMMUNITIES AND UNBC

2007 Annual General Meeting May 3, 2007, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Signal Point, Williams Lake Minutes Registration List: Name Community Represented Marylin Davies Terrace Gwen Johansson Hudson’s Hope Karen Goodings Peace River Regional District Rob MacDougall Fort St James Terry Burgess Regional District Fraser-Fort George Karen Simpson Fort St John Lori Ackerman Fort St John Bernice Magee Burns Lake Nate Bello Quesnel Colin Kinsley Prince George Stephanie Killam Mackenzie Bruce D. Christensen Fort St John Don Cozzetto UNBC Joanne Roberts Chetwynd Dave Snadden UNBC Robert van Adrichem UNBC Tom Berekoff UNBC Jennifer Meade UNBC Carol Leclerc Terrace Dan Davies Fort St John Fred Jarvis Taylor Brian Downie Terrace Art Kaehn Prince George Justus Benckhuysen Alcan Inc Surinderpal Rathor Wiliams Lake Alice Maitland Hazelton Calvin Kruk Dawson Creek

1. Call to Order The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Northern Medical Programs Trust (NMP Trust) was called to order at 5:18 pm. 2. Welcome/Opening Comments Marylin Davies welcomed members, delegates and guests and provided introduction regarding outgoing Board Members.

3. Review & Approval of Agenda Motion: To approve the Agenda for the 2007 AGM of the NMP Trust as presented (S. Killam, D. Cozzetto) CARRIED 4. Review & Approval of Minutes of 2006 Annual General Meeting Motion: To approve Minutes of the 2006 AGM of the NMP Trust as presented (C. Kinsley, K. Simpson) CARRIED 5. Reports a. NMPT President’s Report: Marylin Davies M. Davies delivered the NMP Trust President’s report indicating that 2006-2007 had been a quiet year for the Trust, and that the communities who partnered in the Trust formed the trust to assist students and sister communities in developing residential programmes which would provide enhanced access for the northern part of the province. M. Davies thanked the membership for their support over the past three yeas and indicated that she would be stepping down as President but remaining on the board for the remainder of her term. b. UNBC President’s Report: Dr. Don Cozzetto D. Cozzetto provided overview of recent developments of relevance to the Trust, such as: the expansion of the NMP from the current annual intake 24 to 32 students; the growth of allied health science programs at UNBC and the expansion of the Nursing program through partnership with North West Community College; the success and high enrolment in the new Bachelor of Health Sciences program at UNBC; the advancement of discussions with MAVED, MOH and Northern Health about how UNBC can contribute to sustainable solutions regarding training for other health professionals; the advancement of health research through leading faculty at UNBC; how the delivery of the NMP has contributed to the expanded ‘NorthLink’ concept, and; the impact that the new Northern Sport Centre will have for health research and specialized programming in sport medicine, athlete testing and rehabilitative services. c. Northern Medical Program: Dr. David Snadden D. Snadden provided overview of the ongoing evolution of the NMP: The class of 2008 spent their third year of medical education in clerkships, rotating through ten different medical disciplines, most of this taking at the Prince George Regional Hospital during 2006-2007. In 2007-2008, class of 2009 medical students will have the opportunity to complete their OB-GYN clerkship rotation in Smithers, Vanderhoof, Quesnel, Fort St John or Dawson Creek. Class of 2008 medical students will be engaged in 4th year electives in communities throughout northern BC. The NMP is working to offer integrated community-based clerkships in larger centres in northern BC. UBC is embarking on the development of an integrated clerkship educational track, which will require full accreditation.

UBC second year medical students will be participating in rural summer placements in several northern communities over summer 2007, including: Dease Lake, Kitimat, Masset, Queen Charlotte City, Hazelton, Quesnel, Williams Lake, Smithers, Prince Rupert, Fort St John, Fort St James and Dawson Creek. d. NMP Student Report: Logan Lee D. Snadden read a written report from class of 2009 NMP student Logan Lee, who outlined several positive experiences which have become reasons why he and his wife plan on staying in the north when he completes his medical education. Logan suggested the formation of a buddy system between a medical student and a NMP trust community, in which the two would connect through the year with ongoing communication, and including the opportunity for the ‘buddy’ student to travel to the community and shadow a local doctor for a weekend. This program would provide first hand exposure to the benefits of rural life and practice for medical students and provide the opportunity for NMP Trust communities to become more integrated into the NMP. Motion: To receive the Student Report and discuss a Buddy System program (K. Simpson, N. Bello) CARRIED [see 6b] e. Financial Statements T. Berekoff presented the unaudited financial statements for the NMP Trust, as of March 31, 2007, showing a fund balance of $2,939,022 (up from $1,931,385 at the same date in 2006). The need to appoint an auditor was raised, and it was asked that the NMP Trust consent to approve the appointment of the auditor for UNBC as auditor for the NMP Trust. Motion: To approve the appointment of KMPG as auditors (A. Kaehn, S. Killam) f. Community Pledge Status Report: Tom Berekoff T. Berekoff presented the community pledge status report, as of April 20, 2007, showing financial commitments made (donations and pledges to date) of $3,895,515. 6. New Business a. Revised Criteria for 4th year Medical Student Support Discussion of the criteria for 4th year medical student support was led by D. Snadden. He outlined criteria to form a funding formula which incorporates both time spent in 4th year electives in rural communities and travel distance. An inquiry was made as to the performance of the endowment and therefore, the level of expendable funds. T. Berekoff indicated that based on the asset base and percentage guidelines for expenditure, that approximately $150,000 was available in expendable funds for 2007-2008. Discussion led to the provision of $20,000 for rural summer electives and the endorsement of an overall support system based on clerkship. Motion: to endorse the revised criteria in principal, subject to a detailed report to be submitted to the NMP Trust Board Members (A. Kaehn, R. MacDougall) CARRIED b. Buddy System Discussion of the ‘buddy system’ brought up by the student report [see 5d] was continued, with several communities outlining steps they currently have in place to support such an initiative. The

NORTHERN MEDICAL PROGRAMS TRUST 3333 UNIVERSITY WAY PHONE (250) 960-5750 c/o OFFICE OF UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT PRINCE GEORGE, BC TOLL FREE 1-866-960-5750 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA V2N 4Z9 FAX (250) 960-5799 EMAIL [email protected] Page 41 of 69 Northern Medical Programs Trust A PARTNERSHIP OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA COMMUNITIES AND UNBC membership endorsed (without motion) the concept of the Buddy System, provided further details are provided for implementation. 7. Election of Directors a. Northwest Region: One Director [Burns Lake] for a two year term b. Northeast Region: One Director [Dawson Creek] for a two year term c. Central Interior Region: One Director [Quesnel] for a two year term d. Members at Large: Two Directors [Mackenzie, Masset] for two year terms e. UNBC: Two Directors [Don Cozzetto, Colleen Smith] for two year terms

T. Berekoff presided over the election of directors. He led a single, omnibus motion to accept the nominations received. A call for additional nominations was issued three times, with none made. Motion: To declare the nominees as elected (A. Maitland, C. Kinsley) CARRIED 8. Other Business No other business. 9. Adjournment Adjourned at 6:13 pm. Election of Officers The NMP Trust Directors met separately to elect officers. Marylin Davies, Calvin Kruk, Alice Maitland, Colin Kinsley, Stephanie Killan, Nate Bello, Don Cozzetto, David Snadden, Tom Berekoff and Bernice Magee attended. T. Berekoff presided. There were no additional nominations and the following officers were appointed: President: Colin Kinsley Vice President: Bernice Magee Secretary: Stephanie Killam Treasurer: Colleen Smith

NMPT Special Student Community Project Fund Proposal

The Northern Medical Program class of 2010 has successfully organized the first annual “Run for Rural Medicine”, a walk/run and health fair event on April 5th to raise money for the NMPT. We are proposing to direct the proceeds towards the NMPT Special Student Community Project Fund to help NMP students interested in establishing community programs or to further existing programs. These hands-on opportunities enrich students’ knowledge and experience repertoire that otherwise wouldn’t be acquired in the classroom setting by allowing them to work with special populations. Currently, students fund these programs by holding fundraisers, pay for supplies themselves, and recruited volunteers. The purpose of this fund is to allow students to have more autonomy and freedom to offer services and not be financially hindered.

Programs Currently in Operation: 1. Prince George New Hope Society (NHS) Partnership: Saelle Bradwell, Erin Carlson, Jacqueline Wood For the past eight months we have been working with NHS, an association aimed at reducing social barriers for sex trade workers. The NHS provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for women; they offer home cooked meals, clothing and activities. Women are also given "crack kits," needles and condoms on request as a means for harm reduction. This year we are working with the NHS to raise funds for regional workshops aimed at reducing sexual exploitation in the community. On May 31st, we will be having an event at Book and Company to help raise funds for these workshops. The event will have entertainment, food and refreshments as well as a variety of commercial and educational booths. In addition, we have attended and helped facilitate drop in centers and various events. This experience has provided us with invaluable insight into the lives and needs of sex trade workers.

2. Prince George Youth Detention Centre (PGYCC) Partnership: Stephanie Nolan, Farah Ali We are working with the PGYCC planning events related to health and well-being for the detainees (aged 13-20). We have planned cooking events, focusing on easy to prepare, inexpensive and nutritious meals. We have planned sports nights where community members come out to play badminton/basketball/volleyball with the youths, encouraging the youths to make active fun part of their routine and to work on team-building skills. Finally, we have planned educational events led by guest speakers, such as an information session on "Steroids and Supplements," as well as an instructional session on "Mindfulness Meditation."

3. Positive Living North (PLN) Partnership: Aedes Scheer, Sandra Jenneson The purpose of this program is to provide educational workshop in a comfortable setting for clients at PLN, an organization providing education, prevention and HIV/AIDS support service. We were able to facilitate an introduction to the medical community in a non-threatening manner. This provided a comfortable, safe environment in which clients could ask questions and share personal experiences, which aided in the

Page 43 of 69 education of the group as a whole, including ourselves. The educational opportunity provided through this volunteer experience has proved invaluable as we learned important information regarding HIV and Hepatitis C and we interacted on a weekly basis with the PLN clients who have shown us the human side of life with these diseases.

4. Community health Initiatives by Northern University and College Students (CHINUCS) CHINUCS is an interdisciplinary student-driven healthcare initiative that extends and complements existing health education, promotion and delivery to the marginalized populations of Prince George.

CHINUCS Vision It is the goal of CHINUCS to understand, through research and cultural competency, the needs of the marginalized populations of Prince George as well as those individuals and groups providing health care to this population. CHINUCS aims to develop and implement activities that extend and enrich existing healthcare initiatives and provide a forum for interdisciplinary cooperation and service learning.

CHINUCS Activities To realize its vision CHINUCS has led the following needs-appropriate health promotion and skill development initiatives in the community:

¾ Men’s Nights (x3) – Social evenings providing a warm meal and entertainment alongside health promotion activities.

¾ Women’s Nights – Social evenings focused upon health and beauty through the provisions of esthetic, hairstyling, and cosmetic services alongside dental and personal hygiene promotion.

¾ Nutrition Workshop – An interactive educational session on basic nutrition with an emphasis on practical options and diet alternatives.

Contact: Peggy Yen (NMP-2010) [email protected] (250) 981-8642

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Rural Rural Given Elective Elective Rural Elective Tuition Travel Name Surname Start Date End Date Community Subsity Subsidy Total Grant

Reza Pourvali 4-Sep-07 14-Sep-07 Valemont $500.00 $600.00 $1,100.00 Daniel Jenkin 4-Sep-07 28-Sep-07 Terrace $1,000.00 $600.00 $1,600.00 Laura Malley 4-Sep-07 28-Sep-07 Terrace $1,000.00 $600.00 $1,600.00 Layne Harvey 4-Sep-07 28-Sep-07 Terrace $1,000.00 $600.00 $1,600.00 Jennifer Dicus 4-Sep-07 28-Sep-07 Fort St John $1,000.00 $400.00 $1,400.00 Luke Hays 30-Aug-07 30-Sep-07 Smithers $1,000.00 $400.00 $1,400.00 Syma Khan 16-Sep-07 30-Sep-07 Smithers $500.00 $400.00 $900.00 Karen Trueman 1-Oct-07 26-Oct-07 Quesnel $1,000.00 $200.00 $1,200.00 Jennifer Douse 1-Jan-08 31-Jan-08 Fort St John $1,000.00 $400.00 $1,400.00 James Card 2-Mar-08 29-Mar-08 Smithers $1,000.00 $400.00 $1,400.00 Kathleen O'Malley 1-Oct-07 26-Oct-07 Terrace $1,000.00 $600.00 $1,600.00 James Reid 2-Jan-08 25-Jan-08 Terrace $1,000.00 $600.00 $1,600.00 Sharona Supernault 2-Jan-08 25-Jan-08 Dawson Creek $1,000.00 $400.00 $1,400.00 Christina Neufeld 1-Oct-07 26-Oct-07 Valemount $1,000.00 $400.00 $1,400.00 Christina Neufeld 3-Jan-08 23-Jan-08 Terrace $750.00 $600.00 $1,350.00 Christina Neufeld 29-Oct-07 23-Nov-07 Fort St John $1,000.00 $400.00 $1,400.00 Dawn Yew 31-Mar-08 25-Apr-08 Prince Rupert $1,000.00 $600.00 $1,600.00 Christina Ames 31-Mar-08 25-Apr-08 Smithers $1,000.00 $400.00 $1,400.00 Brian Hillhouse 14-Apr-08 25-Apr-08 Fraser Lake $200.00 $500.00 $700.00 $26,050.00

Page 45 of 69 From: Bell, P [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:16 PM

As we get into the spring season, the "Forestry Round Table" is picking up steam. This past week, we had 2 meetings including an all day event in Vancouver and a regional meeting in Kamloops on Saturday. As tough as things are in the sector right now, the sense of optimism still exists. People who are presenting understand the challenges with the US housing market but at the same time see a future for forestry in BC.

Because this is such an important industry to our region I thought I would focus this week's top 10 on the Round Table and it's mandate.

1. To start with the website is up and running for people to monitor or submit to the Round Table. The address is http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/mof/forestry_roundtable/

2. The Roundtable's work will consider: -The challenges and opportunities climate change presents for BC's forests, -Changing competitiveness in the face of evolving world economies, - Adapting to evolving markets, technology and an aging workforce, - Issues such as mountain pine beetle - Changing social expectations with respect to forestry.

3. The Working Roundtable on Forestry work plan includes: - Identifying the key challenges and opportunities facing forestry in BC - Identifying key questions that require objective answers and common understanding by the roundtable in order to develop recommendations - Identifying the conditions and frameworks that need to exist for the forest industry to be vibrant and sustainable for the long term

4. The Working Roundtable on Forestry will obtain input and suggestions from industry experts, industry associations and stakeholders by: -Meeting with local experts, community leaders, First Nations leaders and others in communities around the province; -Commissioning research and soliciting information, input and ideas from forest sector representatives, associations and subject matter experts. -The Roundtable may also visit forest operations in other countries or provinces to learn about forestry practices in other jurisdictions, as required.

5. The Minister of Forests and Range will report to Cabinet quarterly on the progress of the Working Roundtable.

6. The Working Roundtable on Forestry's guiding principles are: - The softwood lumber agreement will be honoured. - First Nations' rights will be respected. - No subsidies will be provided to industry. - No net deforestation will be proposed. - Government's climate change strategy will be supported. - High environmental standards will be maintained.

7. If you are interested in making a submission, you can do so electronically at

Page 46 of 69 [email protected]

8. We have already met in Campbell River, Port McNeill, Cranbrook and Kamloops and will be visiting about 20 more communities around the Province between now and the middle of June including Prince George (May 3) and Mackenzie (May 23).

9. In addition to the Round Table, there is also a detailed regulation review going on right now. Currently there have been about 550 proposals that have come forward for changes. These are being reviewed with the objective of implementing change quickly.

10. All in all I think this process will work really well and I'm looking forward to being part of it.

Page 47 of 69 LE Y CONSEIL DES CANADIENS

April 14,2008

Greetings from the Council of Canadians! As the North Central Municipal Association convention quickly approaches, we want to remind you that last year you passed a strong resolution and policy paper on TILMA at your UBCM September 2007 convention.

This letter includes a recent update from the UBCM on TILMA negotiations. This report was given at a February Metro Vancouver meeting. As the report demonstrates, the government does not appear to be listening to the call from municipalities to be exempted from TILMA.

There's also a new report just released that you will find most interesting. It was commissioned by 12 cities in Saskatchewan about the effect TILMA could have on municipalities. The report written by the Estey Centre for Law and Economics supports UBCM lawyer Don Lidstone's analysis of TILMA. It explains that "...the activities of cities sanctioned in provincial legislation could be challenged directly in the trade agreement's dispute settlement system, or the existing provincial legislation could be challenged and, if found not be in compliance with the trade agreement, have to be changed - restricting the space cities have to make policy." We've compiled a summary of that report included with this letter.

At your upcoming NCMA meeting, we urge you to question the UBCM about the TILMA negotiation process with the provincial government. Further, community groups concerned about the effects of TILMA are requesting that an emergency resolution at your convention to ensure that a municipal exemption is still on the negotiating table for local governments.

TILMA came into law without public debate or legislative oversight April 2007. It is a legally binding agreement between B.C. and Alberta that allows businesses and individuals to sue either the province, including Ministries and municipalities, when they feel that any regulation and policy "restricts or impairs" investment. -- -

Please contact me if you need more information on TILMA and have a successful convention.

Sincerely,

Carleen Pickard, BWukon Regional Organizer Council of Canadians [email protected] 604.688.8846

700-170, av. Laurier Ave WesVOuest Ottawa ON KIP 5V5 ww- Tel: (613) 233-2773 orlou 1800-387-7177 %ti?' Mixed Sources FaXrrbIeC.:Page (613) 48233.6776 of 69 --" ; a ~FwhrraW-M EmellCwnier elecbonique: [email protected] , FSC E%ZZF Website/M: w.canadians.org @ I Sask. report supports autonomy for cities over TILMA

In January 2008, "A Space For Cities In Trade Agreements" was released by The Estey Centre for Law and Economics in International Trade in Saskatoon, Canada.

The report was prepared for 12 cities in Saskatchewan, Canada. Below is a summary of the report which can be viewed online: htty:I/~nw.saskatoon.ca/org/clerks~office/i?_space~for~cities.pdf

This in-depth impact study concludes that trade agreements must include exceptions for things that cities do to foster and enhance their unique environment.

The report notes that although signatory Provinces to the TILMA have stated that it is not their intention to interfere with municipal autonomy, in the end, it is always the written agreement that matters. "The text of the agreement is what will endure past governments' terms in office and the text of the agreement itself contains no provisions to sup- -gort---=4ac------

The report highlights that although very little of what municipal governments do affects goods or labour mobility, much of what they does affect investment. "While cities have little jurisdiction over trade in goods and labour mobility, the investment related provisions of a TILMA-style agreement have the potential to impact the activities of cities to a considerable degree (24)."

Further, they argue that the authority of municipalities could be challenged under the trade pact. "...the activities of cities sanctioned in provincial legislation could be challenged directly in the trade agreement's dispute settlement system, or the existing provincial legislation could be challenged and, if found not be in compliance with the trade agreement, have to be changed - restricting the space cities have to make policy (lo)."

TILMA's No Obstacles Clause: t Measures cannot operate to restrict or impair trade, investment and labour mobility

"Since there is no clear definition of whai constitutes impairment of investment. many of the things that cities do could be construed as having that effect. For example, if a city limits the number of pawn shops to a ratio gf one per five city blocks, it may be argued that this restricts or impairs investment by prohibiting the establishment of an enterprise. Or, if a city reserves a large tract of prime development land for mixed income and mixed density housing projects, it is arguable that this restricts or impairs investment by preventing a business specializing in high-end luxury single homes inprilfferealestareareasfram locating in the city and using the land in that manner (26)."

----PPP--- "For example, if the residents of a city vote in a plebiscite to reject casinos. that democratic choice may not be considered to be a legitimate objective, and could be deemed as restricting investment. Similarly, a city's choice to impose a height limit on commercial buildings to preserve a unique city view may not qualify as a legitimate objective, even if applied equally to all building owners whether resident or not (28)."

Dispute Resolution Process

"A dispute system need not have been included in the TILMA because Canada has a well-functioningsystem of national courts. Trade agreements normally restrict standing - the ability to bring cases - to the contracting governments. The TILMA extends standing to individuals which greatly increases the complexity (and likely the cost) of settling disputes (17)."

Page 49 of 69 "Given that the dispute settlement system in trade agreements are typically new, their operation is not transparent and they are not bound by precedent. Hence, it is not possible to know how municipal activities that affect investment would be treated. Further, unlike international trade agreements where there is no super-national legal system, there is no need for an internal trade agreement to have a separate dispute settlement system - Canada has a well-functioning legal system.

"Standing at TILMA panels is an extremely important issue for cities. As currently constituted, only individuals, firms and the contracting provinces will have standing with TILMA panels. This is particularly important in the area of investment. This means that a firm could bring a case forward against a city if it felt a city's policy inhibited its have to rely on a provincial government to defend its interests. If the case went against the city it is not clear whether the city could be fined directly or whether the province would be fined (and have to seek recourse from the city). Given that the views or priorities of city and provincial governments may not always coincide, as suggested above this is a major area of concern with the TILMA disputes system.''

' I1 ('...cities are advised to seek a complete exemption fiom d-ispute settlement mechanisms of internal trade agreements, -- such as the TILMA. They should continue to rely upon the Canadian judicial system as they have in the past to resolve - disputes. Cities have found this to be an effective, transparent and fair process (40-41)."

TILMA versus the AIT

"The AIT is what is known as a positive list agreement whereby the terms of the agreement are applicable only to the measures listed. In other words, the agreement lists what it applies to. During the negotiations phase, parties will negotiate what is to be included in a positive list agreement. This is the most common structure of trade agreements. The AIT encompasses eleven economic sectors where its pr~visionsare applicable. Within each of these sectors, the agreement further lists what specific areas it will apply to. These include:

- Procurement - Investment - Labour mobility - Alcoholic beverages - Natural. resources processing - Energy - Communications - Transportation - Environmental protection - Consumer related measures and standards - Agricultural and food products

I Conversely, the TILMA uses a negative list structure whereby the terms of the agreement are exhaustively applicable to goods, services, and investment, including unknown future goods, services, investment and measures, unless it is listed as an exception in the agreement. In other words, the parties will negotiate what will be left out of a negative list agreement which will then list the exceptions where it does not apply. The TILMA includes provisions in the areas of:

- Investment - Business subsidies - Labour mobility - Procurement - Energy - Transportation

Many of the provisions in both the TlLMA and AIT are not relevant for cities, as the majority focus on areas of provincial jurisdiction. However, because of its inclusive structure, the TILMA, and any other potential negative list internal trade agreement has a larger potential impact on the activities of cities. It is vitally important to note that a negative list agreement precludes the making of regulations that might inhibit trade or investment in the future. If an exception is not included at the time of signing, regulations cannot subsequently be made. New economic activities that have not yet even been conten~platedmay well arise in the future - activities that governments may want to regulate. For example, if a negative list agreement had been signed in 1980, it would not be possible to regulate the location of, for example, cell phone towers today. Negative list agreements mean that governments that sign them have great confidence in their vi- sions of the future. Agreements using a negative list approach are not common. The only way a negative list agreement can be changed is if all parties to the agreement agree to its renegotiation."

Page 50 of 69 "The AIT is a positive list agreement, with less potential impact on cities as its provisions are applicable only as listed in the agreement itself, as negotiated by the parties. The TILMA being a negative list agreement has larger implications for cities merely because of its structure (23)."

Procurement

"The low thresholds add a significant burden to cities' procurement activities. More contracts that are worth less must be publicly tendered. Doing so requires cities to expend significant resources, which can easily outweigh the value of the goods or services being procured. Such activities also are a larger relative burden for smaller centres that have fewer resources to expend (30)."

TILMA's impact on Socio-Economic Goals

UCi&~also~dl provide a very diffaent type of ed~inamfive which is tied to-Sate aamnplkhnaent of a spe* - goal of the city. These goals could be called socio-economic in nature, usually contributing to the character or vitality of the community. Examples of these socio-economic goals for which incentives are commonly provided include the following:

- incentives to build affordable housing; - incentives to create housing in the downtown (e.g. converting warehouses to lofts); - incentives to locate businesses within a certain area of the city (usually an older neighbourhood in need of revitalization); - incentives for a business which moves into a commercial or industrial building which has been vacant for a certain period of time; - incentives to develop a certain type of business which is needed in a certain location (e.g. a grocery store in a neighbourhood which has none); . . - incentives to developers to promote new residential growth (this is especially so in smaller cities); and - incentives to move industrial uses out of older neighbourhoods (at one time, it was acceptable to have industry within or next to residential neighbourhoods. Now cities try to encourage those existing businesses to move out of the neighbourhood and into an industrial area)."

"Overall, cities need to ensure that their activities undertaken to achieve socio-economic goals, both existing and future, that could or do compete with the private sector, are fully protected from potential challenges under a negative list agreement, such as the TILMA (38)." v ., -p.- " .*. ,f -- * --- . - . -.. ------. . .. -,r .T

For more information on TILMA please visit http:l/groups.google.ca/grouyistoptilma or contact [email protected]

Page 51 of 69 Update from the UBCM.on TILMA negotiations I

On Thursday February 21st, 2000, Metro Intergovernmental Committee received an update from the Union of Britia Columbia Munici ah the Trade, Inwdrnent and Labour Mobility Agreement (TILMA) negotiations.

The, prwmtation to twet~leoouncilors from t r Mainlistnd was hy UBCM direGtor Gary Macl~sacand as- sociate director Marie Crawfard. The discus W-thedirectors wera bound. by e confidentiality agreement. During the question period the ticisms raised about the need far secrecy in a neg&'i&n pmssthat will greatly affect

The UBCM representatives followed areas cavered in the 2W7 convention psliioy paper as a guideline. Yw can see that paper here: http:l/tinyurl.coml44~9hj cka*&ga&= ! Q.*&$w.de mmMR.ayljtW ment, nor is it going to exempt Iml ga~ Gjbr stressed that ons ekuM dl4 be en the table as the mbrshfpbid to automatically dbrnisa those porthof the ,- rwotution. - 1

Before negatiations with the provin rta muniupal associat'~~nsto talk about common areas of an and Alberta have had two meetings with-thepmvimial repmmrrt again in early Mwctr. The UBCM is then hoping ta release joint i . Procurement. . Over the past few months, the UBCM consulted with a number of local governments to get hard numbers on the impact of procurement changes. The example highlighted by Gary Maclsaac was that Metro Vancouver had 184 formal competitive bids in one year (for procurement over $100 OOO), but under TILMA that the number would increase to 866. The UBCM director explained that they are making the case that the administrative costs for local governments will far outweigh any supposed trade benefits.

In discussing procurement, the UBCM representative explained that this aspect of TILMA is simply an extension of the Agreement on Internal Trade. This follows the provincial government's position on TILMA. Menthe AIT came into effect in 1995, it was so eonbowrsi&at it was r.ejeded by several provinces. For example, British Columbia didn't comply with several of the stipulations, and as a result the AIT is viewed as a largely voluntary agreement. One councilor pointed out at the Metro Vancouver meeting: "We didn't fight the AIT because it had no enforceability." Further, there are no nor monetary awards given to successful complainants under the AIT. The "No Obstacles'' clause in the AIT does not apply to investment, unlike the far-reaching language in TILMA. Subsides

We also heard at this meeting that the UBCM has dropped negotiating on the issue of subsides. However, the policy paper's original position is that the "UBCM request that the TILMA be amended to exempt any municipal assistance to, subsidization of, or incentive to a business..." The UBCM director explained that Alberta gives out far more subsides than BC and that this was more of an issue for their municipalities. Since Alberta representative associations were not making it a concern at the negotiating table, BC has eliminated it.

Page 52 of 69 In relation to this, Burnaby Mayor Derrick Corrigan reminded the UBCM representatives that "what Alberta says and what their municipal government's say is of interest but not determinative of any of the issues in relation these municipalities and our provincial government."

Non-discrimination and buy local policies

The UBCM director explained that one of the most significant issues for municipalities under TILMA how 'green' initiatives such as "Buy Local" procurement policies will be affected. Mayor Harold Steves echoed this concern by asking how TILMA would affect Richmond's award winning local procurement policy.

The UBCM director stated that local preference is considered a barrier under TILMA. The UBCM representatives both repeated the provincial government's claim that there may be exceptions for environmental measures under the legitimate objedives clause of TILMA.

However, a local government would have to demonstrate to the dispute panel that they are pursuing one of thefew objedives that TILMA defines as legitimate. Furtherthey would needto prove thatthe measure is not merely restrictive but necessary to achieve the objective; and that one is not disguising a restriction to trade, investment or labour mobility. TILMA's Article 6 says that all three requirements have to be met in order for governments to justify their measures. It really isn't enough for a local government to just claim that a buy local measure is in pursuit of a legitimate objective. Further, in six cases brought to the AIT, governments have lost each time in attempting to prove that what they were doing was necessary.

UBCM director Gary Maclsaac explained that the provincial government is using a local procurement strategy for new Olympics buildings. He asked: "I think that the broad question has to be answered... Is one arm of the government under TILMA contradicting a public policy objective with another arm?"

> Dispute Resolution Process .

The UBCM director stated that he had some clarification on the process for municipalities under the private court system set up under TILMA. If BC is found to be in violation of TILMA based on something a local government does, the provine of BC will come back and "instruct or allow" the locat government to change their measure. If the local government chooses not to amend the measure as requested by the province, the province would then be in contradiction. Based on a ruling the province will be levied up to a $5 million fine under TILMA. He stated that he was still unable to answer who would cover that fine and how.

After the preswtatiin Burnslby Mayor Derrick Corrigan expressed frustration -cautioning a dangerous move away from Don Lidstone's analysis of the Agreement. "Your approach seems very concilia- tory and not nearly as adamant as the motion would have expected. To be absolutely candid I feel like you are an apologist for the government's position as opposed to the lead negotiator for a very strong position that was taken by municipalities."

I, . : : I I :I i! 11, :<',v,'i:: .&,I i. You can download the full transcript here: http://tinyurl.com/5Ggjyh For more information contact [email protected] I I Page 53 of 69 Ft St John Business Faced With 41.6% Tax Increase

By 250 News

Monday, April 28, 2008 02:35 PM

Fort, St. John, B.C. - A delegation is expected at City Council in Ft St John tonight to oppose a 41.6% business tax increase in that community.

Spokesman Rick Bourdon who operates the Honda dealership in that community says, ” a business that was paying $10,000 in taxes last year will see their taxes increase to $14,600 dollars. That is simply not acceptable".

Bourdon says the increases have been too much "We have already had a 23% tax increase in the past two years and when you add this figure on it becomes totally out of line. "

This has not been a good winter in Ft St John says Bourdon, "The soft wood lumber collapse has hit us hard in this region, and the oil patch has also slowed down."

Bourdon says there are more increases on the horizon "We are facing further increases next year, a $10 million dollar Fire hall, $6 million for sewer and water upgrades, and $6 million for a tourist center at the edge of the city which would be known as ,'The Energy Interpretative Center'."

Then there is the matter of the Ener-plex (architectural rendering at right) which is estimated to cost $38 million dollars, the Province has kicked in $12 million, a referendum was conducted which had 12% of the elidible voters cast ballots giving a 58% approval for that project.

Critics say if the Enerplex develops the same as the new facility in Dawson Creek, the costs could sky-rocket. The Dawson Creek facility was supposed to be $25 million, but that price tag has ballooned to $49 million.

Bourdon and the group of business people going to Ft. St. John Council tonight say, taxes could jump by major proportions next year in order to cover off these costs.

One business owner says there is an option, although it isn't very appealing "Next year we could take money from the Fair Share Road improvement funds, but is that what we want in Ft St John a new facility and roads that are a mess?"

Council members have not responded at this time.

Posted on Monday, April 28, 2008 02:35 PM in News by 250 News

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Kathy Giesbrecht

From: Jaylene Arnold Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 4:10 PM To: Michelle MacElheren; Kathy Giesbrecht Subject: FOR CIP: Reminder: Site C - Project Definition Consultation Meeting Invitation

Reminder Notice of Consultation Meetings in May and June 2008 for the Peace River Site C Hydro Project

BC Hydro is inviting communities, stakeholders and the public to participate in upcoming Project Definition Consultation for the potential Peace River Site C Hydro Project. Site C is one of several options available to help meet BC’s future electricity needs.

Pre-Consultation, from December 2007 to February 2008, focused on how stakeholders and communities want to be consulted, and on what topics. Feedback from Pre-Consultation – available at www.bchydro.com/sitec -- has informed the next phase of consultation - Project Definition Consultation.

As part of Project Definition Consultation, you are invited to attend the following small group stakeholder meeting to provide your input. The meeting details are:

DATE: Tuesday, May 27th, 2008 TIME: 6:30pm – 8:30pm LOCATION: Ramada Hotel – Cedar Boardroom (444 George Street, Prince George, BC)

Project Definition Consultation is being undertaken in two rounds – the first in May/June and the second in the Fall of 2008. Feedback gathered through this consultation will be used, along with technical and environmental information, to help update the potential project’s design and definition.

Consultation materials will be available online beginning May 1, 2008. You can provide feedback and learn more by:

z Attending Stakeholder Group Meetings z Attending Open Houses (see schedule below) z Accessing Online consultation discussion guide and feedback form: www.bchydro.com/sitec z Written submissions: [email protected] or PO Box 2218, Vancouver, BC V6B 3W2 th z Visiting the Community Consultation Office: 9948 100 Ave, Fort St. John Page 55 of 69

4/28/2008 Page 3 of 3

OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE

Community Date and Time Location Fort St. John Monday, June 2 6:00pm-9:00pm North Peace Cultural Centre Taylor Tuesday, June 3 6:00pm-9:00pm Taylor Community Hall Hudson’s Hope Saturday, June 7 10:00am-1:00pm Hudson's Hope Community Hall Dawson Creek/ Monday, June 9 6:00pm-9:00pm South Peace Community Multiplex - Pouce Coupe EnCana Centre, Dawson Creek Hudson’s Hope Tuesday, June 10 6:00pm-9:00pm Hudson's Hope Community Hall Fort St. John Saturday, June 14 10:00am-1:00pm North Peace Cultural Centre Chetwynd/Tumbler Monday, June 16 6:00pm-9:00pm Chetwynd Recreation Complex Ridge Fort Nelson Tuesday, June 17 6:00pm-9:00pm Woodlands Inn Prince George Wednesday, June 18 6:00pm-9:00pm Treasure Cove Hotel Mackenzie Thursday, June 19 6:00pm-9:00pm Mackenzie Recreation Centre * Please check www.bchydro.com/sitec for any potential additions to this schedule.

We look forward to meeting with you.

Hugo Shaw Site C Project Director

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4/28/2008 NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL DISTRICT Page: 1 CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION REPORT Payables Management Cheque Dated 4/16/2008 To 4/30/2008

Cheque Number Vendor Name Cheque Date Cheque Amount ======65117 Air Liquide Canada Inc 4/18/2008 $19.45 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------AirLiquide-gascylinderrental 29052437 $19.45 ======65118 Berkeley Ray 4/18/2008 $180.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------BerkeleyR-ElectWorkshpPGApr08 APR08 TVL ADV $180.00 ======65119 BC Hydro & Power Authority 4/18/2008 $1,151.01 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------BCHydro-R&G Streetlights 116002859491 $95.70 BCHydro-severliftstation 116002866019 $536.78 BCHydro-Apr 08 108002937906 $518.53 ======65120 Boston Pizza 4/18/2008 $365.37 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------BostonPizza-lunchforfire 0008 $200.17 BostonPizza-Tackamafirelunch 0065 $165.20 ======65121 ClearTech Industries Inc. 4/18/2008 $17,121.71 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------ClearTech-clear pac 326157 LDG $17,121.71 ======65122 C U P E 4/18/2008 $1,291.27 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Payroll 04/18/08 PAYROLL 04/18/ $1,291.27 ======65123 CMP Sports 4/18/2008 $536.26 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------CMPSports-program equipment 21770 $536.26 ======65124 Coca-Cola Bottling Company-Pea 4/18/2008 $396.48 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Cocacola-pop supplies 09121710 $396.48

Page 57 of 69 NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL DISTRICT Page: 2 CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION REPORT Payables Management Cheque Dated 4/16/2008To4/30/2008 Cheque Number Vendor Name Cheque Date Cheque Amount ------======65125 E.B. Horsman & Son 4/18/2008 $886.34 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------EBHorsman-electrical supplies 7636328/763633 $39.93 EBHorsman-electrical supplies 7634941 $19.34 EBHorsman-electrical supplies 7634943 $624.90 EBHorsman-electrical supplies 7634944 $24.74 EBHorsman-electrical supplies 7634940 $89.00 EBHorsman-electrical supplies 7637621/763761 $88.43 ======65126 Haayer, Theresa 4/18/2008 $180.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------HaayerT-Apr08ElectWorkshpPG PGTVLADVAPR08 $180.00 ======65127 Harris & Company LLP 4/18/2008 $131.25 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------HarrisCo-probationempwebinar WEBINAR 4/24/0 $131.25 ======65128 I.A.F.F. 4/18/2008 $475.16 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Payroll 4/18/08 PAYROLL 4/18/0 $475.16 ======65129 Investors Group 4/18/2008 $275.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------InvestorGrp-Payroll 4/18/08 PAYROLL 4/18/0 $275.00 ======65130 IOS Financial Services 4/18/2008 $612.64 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------IOSFinancial-copiercharges 67204624 $612.64 ======65131 Lifesaving Society 4/18/2008 $1,691.66 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------LifesavingSoc-programsupplies 41261 $1,691.66 ======65132 Master Pools Alta. Ltd. 4/18/2008 $42.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------MasterPools-tiles 4985 $42.00

Page 58 of 69 NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL DISTRICT Page: 3 CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION REPORT Payables Management Cheque Dated 4/16/2008To4/30/2008 Cheque Number Vendor Name Cheque Date Cheque Amount ------======65133 Northwestel Cable - Fort Nelso 4/18/2008 $126.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------NWTelCable-pooladvertising 266 $126.00 ======65134 North Forest Resources Managem 4/18/2008 $2,934.75 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------NorthForest-vegetation 08-24 $2,934.75 ======65135 Northwestel 4/18/2008 $1,003.69 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------NWTel-FDadmin/wtr op 10991154 $1,003.69 ======65136 Receiver General 4/18/2008 $54,208.64 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------041808ALL 041808ALL $54,208.64 ======65137 Rocky Mountain Pheonix 4/18/2008 $3,480.95 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------RockyMtnPhoenix-replace item IN34684 $3,480.95 ======65138 Redde Pressure Test 4/18/2008 $378.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------ReddePress-sewageholdingtank 23907 $378.00 ======65139 School District #81 4/18/2008 $2,570.40 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------SchoolDis81-Jan-Mar08rental 31/08 $2,570.40 ======65140 Astral Media Radio G.P. 4/18/2008 $1,201.20 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------AstralMedia-advertsing 26878 $313.95 AstralMedia-advertising 26815 $535.50 Astral Media-springprogram ads 27003 $141.75 AstralMedia-pool advertising 27071 $210.00

Page 59 of 69 NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL DISTRICT Page: 4 CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION REPORT Payables Management Cheque Dated 4/16/2008To4/30/2008 Cheque Number Vendor Name Cheque Date Cheque Amount ------======65141 Sukhi's Coin-Op 4/18/2008 $158.01 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Sukhi'sCoin-laundry 1143 $158.01 ======65142 Superior Propane Inc 4/18/2008 $2,250.55 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------SuperiorProp-ToadRvrpropane 15649254 $2,250.55 ======65143 Technicolour Cinema 4/18/2008 $6.24 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Technicolor-ad supply 6129570 $6.24 ======65144 Terasen Gas 4/18/2008 $902.20 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------TerasenGas-April 08 APR 4, 2008 $902.20 ======65145 Wright's Food Service 4/18/2008 $1,485.79 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Wright'sFood-concession food 319891 $1,485.79 ======65146 I.C.B.C. 4/21/2008 $159.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------ICBC-sweeper/mowerinsurance SWEEPER/MOWERI $159.00 ======65147 Shameless Hussy Productions 4/21/2008 $2,545.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Shameless Hussy Productions SUMEROFMYAMAZL $2,545.00 ======65148 Acklands-Grainger Inc. 4/25/2008 $56.73 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Acklands-janitorial supplies 6054-0405874 $56.73 ======65149 All-West Glass 4/25/2008 $147.80 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------AllWestGlas-repair lock 28252 $147.80

Page 60 of 69 NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL DISTRICT Page: 5 CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION REPORT Payables Management Cheque Dated 4/16/2008To4/30/2008 Cheque Number Vendor Name Cheque Date Cheque Amount ------======65150 Business in Vancouver 4/25/2008 $3,003.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------BusInVan-BCAdvantage08ad 00141032 $3,003.00 ======65151 BC Hydro & Power Authority 4/25/2008 $29,922.14 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------BCHydro-April 08 APRIL 08 $29,922.14 ======65152 Bowers, Jack 4/25/2008 $90.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------BowersJ-tvlclmFSJApril08 TVL CLM APR08 $90.00 ======65153 Boston Pizza 4/25/2008 $192.51 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------BostonPizza-GdoRdfire 0054 $192.51 ======65154 Canadian Freightways Ltd 4/25/2008 $79.22 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------CFL-auto aquatic freight 092-141895 $79.22 ======65155 Del Communications 4/25/2008 $1,343.48 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------DELComm-BCOil&GasRpt 18195 $1,343.48 ======65156 DLP Graphics 4/25/2008 $250.01 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------DLPGraphics-picsfortvlguide 8022 $250.01 ======65157 Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerc 4/25/2008 $50.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------FNChamber-maps 6048 $50.00 ======65158 Fort Nelson Hotel (Cafe) 4/25/2008 $2,046.82 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------FortCafe-AlHwyResMngMtg 1157 $587.32 FortCafe-DehChoSpngmtg 1156 $127.05

Page 61 of 69 NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL DISTRICT Page: 6 CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION REPORT Payables Management Cheque Dated 4/16/2008To4/30/2008 Cheque Number Vendor Name Cheque Date Cheque Amount ------FortCafe-catering 1151/1152/1153 $1,332.45 ======65159 Gorsalitz Gerald 4/25/2008 $33.69 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------GorsalitzG-07Safetybootpayout 07 SAFETYBOOT $33.69 ======65160 Greyhound Courier Express 4/25/2008 $402.76 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Greyhound-freight 3813795 $313.28 Greyhound-freight 3834336 $89.48 ======65161 Harris & Company LLP 4/25/2008 $73.92 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------HarrisCo-legal fees FILE#064607001 $73.92 ======65162 JDB Janitorial 4/25/2008 $1,942.50 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------JDBJanitorial-April 08 Airport 9724 $1,942.50 ======65163 Integrated Land Mngmt. Bureau, 4/25/2008 $45,159.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------IntLandMgnt-Crown Grant CROWNGRANTLOT1 $45,159.00 ======65164 Minister of Finance 4/25/2008 $90.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------MinofFin-RDpropertyTaxrollCD RDPROPERTYTXRO $90.00 ======65165 McLean, Cheryl 4/25/2008 $1,638.53 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------McLeanC-April 30/08 contract APRIL 30/08 CO $1,638.53 ======65166 Manitoulin Transport 4/25/2008 $276.34 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------ManitoulinTrans-freight 87149344/87101 $276.34 ======65167 Mega-Tech 4/25/2008 $362.88 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------

Page 62 of 69 NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL DISTRICT Page: 7 CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION REPORT Payables Management Cheque Dated 4/16/2008To4/30/2008 Cheque Number Vendor Name Cheque Date Cheque Amount ------MegaTech-parts for F1 50758 $362.88 ======65168 Northern Rockies Plumbing & He 4/25/2008 $644.14 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------NrthrnPlumb-roofunitsrepair 50258 $70.88 NrthrnPlumb-rooftopunitmateria 50262 $573.26 ======65169 Northwestel 4/25/2008 $28.33 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------NWTel-airport loops 10989801 $28.33 ======65170 Ikon Office Solutions 4/25/2008 $134.40 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Ikon-staples 2567889A $134.40 ======65171 Print Works 4/25/2008 $19,277.78 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------PrintWorks-tvlguide/designtime 31052/31056 $16,282.22 PrintWorks-foldout maps 31048 $2,995.56 ======65172 R & M Baggage YYE 4/25/2008 $577.50 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------R&MBaggage-Feb/Mar08deicing 49/52 $577.50 ======65173 Snap on Tools 4/25/2008 $52.76 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------SnapOn-terminal ext kit 7036 $52.76 ======65174 DB Perks & Associates Ltd. 4/25/2008 $462.21 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------CommAquatic-oring 87259 $20.13 DBPerks-hot tub parts 87240 $77.94 DBPerks-bathing suits IN10419 $364.14 ======65175 Service Glass 4/25/2008 $68.25 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------ServiceGlass-repairhandicapswt 6762 $68.25

Page 63 of 69 NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL DISTRICT Page: 8 CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION REPORT Payables Management Cheque Dated 4/16/2008To4/30/2008 Cheque Number Vendor Name Cheque Date Cheque Amount ------======65176 Astral Media Radio G.P. 4/25/2008 $262.08 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------AstralMedia-advertising 26876 $262.08 ======65177 Sheppard Hayward 4/25/2008 $259.58 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------SheppardH-07SafetyBootPayout 07SAFETYBOOTPA $59.58 SheppardH-08SafetyBootAllow 08SAFETYBOOTAL $200.00 ======65178 Town of Fort Nelson 4/25/2008 $911.46 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------TownofFN-Theatrestationary 16387/16393 $911.46 ======65179 Terasen Gas 4/25/2008 $178.74 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------TerasenGas-Apr 08 APR08* $178.74 ======65180 Taylor-Made Enterprises Inc. 4/25/2008 $309.75 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------TaylorMade-firepreventionsupp 199208 $309.75 ======65181 Wagner, Stephanie 4/25/2008 $29.12 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------WagnerS-specialeventballoon REIMBURSMENT $29.12 ======65182 Woodlands Inn 4/25/2008 $403.41 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------WoodlandsInn-Planning Recruit 224002-2 $403.41 ======65183 Scott, Jason 4/25/2008 $3,090.94 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Scott, Jason DIAMONDTRIB RE $3,090.94 ======65184 Debbie Andrews 4/29/2008 $599.44 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------AndrewsD-Smt/StmbtApr08contrac APR08 SMT/STMB $599.44

Page 64 of 69 NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL DISTRICT Page: 9 CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION REPORT Payables Management Cheque Dated 4/16/2008To4/30/2008 Cheque Number Vendor Name Cheque Date Cheque Amount ------======65185 Wagner, Donald 4/29/2008 $534.54 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------WagnerD-reimbursement REIMBURSMENT $534.54 ======65187 Acklands-Grainger Inc. 4/30/2008 $113.28 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Acklands-soap 6054-0402859 $83.13 Acklands-garbage bags 6054-0407172 $30.15 ======65188 Allen, Jackie 4/30/2008 $450.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------AllenJ-tvladvMay08PGNCMA TVLADVMAY08PGN $450.00 ======65189 Aviation Visual Aids 4/30/2008 $450.45 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------AviationVisual-conn/plug 804029 $450.45 ======65190 Brandt Tractor Ltd 4/30/2008 $16,890.09 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------BrandtTract-parts/backhoe 10-5020057 $16,890.09 ======65191 CAT(THE)RENTAL STORE 4/30/2008 $517.44 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------CAT-snake/pump rental 5037340-002/00 $517.44 ======65192 Dayton & Knight Ltd 4/30/2008 $100,150.08 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------DaytonKnight-roadworks 75873 $9,867.68 DaytonKnight-NRRDGen.Adv. 75868 $3,053.52 DaytonKnight-SCADA 75860 $74,681.75 DaytonKnight-hse & veh acct 75914 $6,048.20 DaytonKnight-RWS 75869 $6,498.93 ======65193 EMCO Corporation 4/30/2008 $11.98 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------EMCO-parts 2705344-00 $4.87 EMCO-parts 2705321-00 $7.11

Page 65 of 69 NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL DISTRICT Page: 10 CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION REPORT Payables Management Cheque Dated 4/16/2008To4/30/2008 Cheque Number Vendor Name Cheque Date Cheque Amount ------======65194 E.B. Horsman & Son 4/30/2008 $1,130.45 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------EBHorsman-electricalsupplies 7639122 $211.92 EBHorsman-electricalsupplies 7646291 $250.67 EBHorsman-electricalsupplies 7642026+ $667.86 ======65195 Fort Nelson News 4/30/2008 $2,439.85 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------FNNews-advertising 19537+ $2,971.99 ======65196 Ferguson, Michael 4/30/2008 $665.10 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------FergusonM-ExcelltrainingBCSA BCSA EXAM $665.10 ======65197 Fort Nelson Library Board 4/30/2008 $2,500.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------FNLibrary-Apr08 Op Grant APR 08 OP GRAN $2,500.00 ======65198 Fort Nelson Hotel (Cafe) 4/30/2008 $52.80 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------FortCafe-catering 1158 $52.80 ======65199 Gold Fever 4/30/2008 $38.08 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------GoldFever-gravemarkerWalshx2 06778 $38.08 ======65200 Greyhound Courier Express 4/30/2008 $47.60 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Greyhound-freight 3834334 $47.60 ======65201 Great West Life Assurance Comp 4/30/2008 $17,860.73 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------GWL-May 08 premiums 335236 432 MAY $17,860.73 ======65202 IPAC 4/30/2008 $155.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------

Page 66 of 69 NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL DISTRICT Page: 11 CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION REPORT Payables Management Cheque Dated 4/16/2008To4/30/2008 Cheque Number Vendor Name Cheque Date Cheque Amount ------IPAC-Cosmanmmbrshp#16316 MEMBER#16316 $155.00 ======65203 K.S. Sirens 4/30/2008 $1,814.09 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------KSSirens-patcher/insignias KS020758 $1,814.09 ======65204 Lidstone, Young, Anderson 4/30/2008 $164.12 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------LidstonYoung-prof services 33942-33943 $164.12 ======65205 Minister of Finance (Product D 4/30/2008 $44.53 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------MinofFin-belts 91836541 $44.53 ======65206 Markes Expediting 4/30/2008 $472.64 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------MarkesExpediting-handcleaner 130610 $472.64 ======65207 Omni-McCann Consultants 4/30/2008 $2,855.29 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------OmniMcCann-formerlandfill 2008113 $1,411.19 OmniMcCann-Currentlandfill 2008114 $1,444.10 ======65208 Overwaitea Foods Ltd. 4/30/2008 $89.92 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Overwaitea-firecallsupplies 0792 $89.92 ======65209 Rollins Machinery Limited 4/30/2008 $19.47 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------RollinsMach-adapter IN02114 $19.47 ======65210 Safety Excellence Inc., 4/30/2008 $253.58 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------SafetyExell-nearmissbooklet 08-68 $253.58 ======65211 Total Technologies & Graphics 4/30/2008 $191.02 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------

Page 67 of 69 NORTHERN ROCKIES REGIONAL DISTRICT Page: 12 CHEQUE DISTRIBUTION REPORT Payables Management Cheque Dated 4/16/2008To4/30/2008 Cheque Number Vendor Name Cheque Date Cheque Amount ------TotalElect-RWS/USB 1994/1996/2149 $191.02 ======65212 Twentieth Century Fox Film Cor 4/30/2008 $1,597.11 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------Fox-Horton Hears A Who HORTONHEARSWHO $1,597.11 ======65213 Unruh, Karen 4/30/2008 $300.00 Invoice Description Invoice Number Invoice Amount ------UnruhK-tvladvMay08PGNCMA TVLADVMAY08PGN $300.00

Page 68 of 69 CHEQUES MISSING FROM THE CHEQUE REGISTER April 16 - 30, 2008

Cheque Number Vendor ID Vendor Cheque Name Cheque Date Amount

65186 C1060 Colin J Griffith 4/30/2008 $14,926.15

These cheques are all Prepayments & have been issued " On the Fly"

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