Ronna-Rae Leonard MLA Courtenay-Comox Constituency

s I re ect on 2017 and the past legislative session, I’m most proud of the new direction our NDP governmentA has taken to put people rst in BC. We’ve acted quickly to help those most in need by raising assistance rates, by opening doors to education and job opportunities, and we’ve taken the rst steps in providing aordable housing solutions. We’re moving forward, economically, condent in a bright future for everyone in . Courtenay-Comox is full of community minded and highly engaged citizens who inspire the work that I do every day. Please continue to reach out and share your ideas with me. Together we will build a better BC. The rst Government caucus meeting of your new parliament.

Happy New Year! HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION RIGHTS HUMAN

Reduced taxes for small GOVENMENT COOPERATING Closed the xed term lease

FREE HOSPITAL PARKING PROTECT GRIZZLY BEARS GRIZZLY PROTECT

businesses from 2.5% to 2% CONSULTATIVE GOVERNMENT loophole to protect renters increase DISABILITY RATES DISABILITY increase

CHILDCARE SPACES REDUCE MSP PREMIUMS MSP REDUCE

PROTECT RENTERS

Free adult basic education EDUCATION BASIC ADULT Frozen BC Hydro rates HYDRO RATES FROZEN RATES HYDRO

BAN BIG MONEY Building a reputation as a $100/ month increase consultative government SMALL BUSINESS to income assistance and disability rates 38 new childcare spaces in Courtenay-Comox Eliminated PST on hydro for businesses Banned big money in politics - bringing 1.5% increase for democracy back to the top tax bracket the people Eliminated driveABLE MSP premiums reduced simulated testing for by 50% with a commitment seniors to eliminate them entirely Bringing back the Human Cooperating to form a Rights Commission stable minority government Eliminated fees for parking at Banned the grizzly bear hunt the new North Island Hospital

JANUARY 2018 Celebrating the return of the Buy BC Program with Minister of Agriculture, , at the Comox Valley Farmers Market.

At North Island College with Minister of Advanced, Skills, and Training, The opening of the North Courtenay where students Connector with will be bene- Comox Minister tting from of Transportation tuition-free and infrastructure Adult Basic Claire Trevena and Education. Regional District representatives.

Pancake breakfast with Santa for the Comox Valley Children’s Daycare Society.

Attending the Comox Valley Exhibition this past summer. The grand opening of the Comox Valley Hospital with Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns, K’omoks Chief Councillor Nicole Rempel, and Premier .

Tea with residents, participants, and sta of L’Arche’s new I Belong Centre where the Members of the $100 increase to Select Standing disability rates is Committee on already making a Finance and positive di erence Government in the lives of Services during participants province-wide and residents. public consulta- tions on the next provincial budget.

Visiting Wachaiy Friendship Centre to hear more about services and opportunities for individuals in the community.

Getting ready to release a marmot with the Marmot Recovery Foundation. In 2018, BC will vote in a referendum to make Join us for an interactive and FUN Have your voice heard!

FEBRUARY 7th 7-9 PM FABULOUS UPPER FLORENCE FILBERG CENTRE PRIZE 411 ANDERTON AVENUE IN COURTENAY DRAW!

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Ronna-Rae Leonard MLA Constituency O ce QUICK REFERENCE NUMBERS Monday to Thursday 10am - 4pm City of Courtenay Fridays by appointment 250-334-4441 Town of Comox PH: 250-703-2410 FX: 250-703-2425 250-339-2202 437 5th St. Courtenay BC V9N 1I7 Comox Valley [email protected] Regional District 250-334-6000 Gord Johns, MP, I am pleased to have a strong, compassionate, and Courtenay-Alberni 1-844-620-9924 skilled team to serve constituents and help deliver , MP, good government. - Ronna-Rae Leonard North Island-Powell River ” 1-800-667-8404 Residential Tenancy Branch 1-800-665-8779 Leanne Rathje lived on the lower mainland for Employment Standards 18 years before moving with her husband to the Branch Comox Valley in 2006. Leanne has spent over 30 1-800-663-3316 years in customer service and administration in legal, Medical Services Plan 1-800-663-7100 insurance, and nancial services. Leanne lives in Courtenay with her husband and dog, Casey. Representative for Children and Youth 1-800-476-3933 School District #71 250-334-5500 Originally from Victoria, Tasha Page has lived in the Island Health Comox Valley since May 2014. Tasha is a registered 1-877-370-8699 social worker and holds a Bachelor of Social Work BC Ombudsperson and a Master of Arts in Intercultural Communica- 1-800-465-6873 tions. Tasha has worked in front line social services, BC Crisis Line primarily in the non-pro t sector. She lives in Comox 1-800-784-2433 with her young family and dog, Hugh. Looking for a speci c service Locally printed on 100% post consumer recycled paper. Printed with vegetable-based inks. or organization? Call BC 211 by dialing 2-1-1 for referrals to community, government, and social services in our community JANUARY 2018