The provinces best hope for legislative reform, and accountability, would come about through a John Cummins led BC Conservative government

Oh be still my beating heart – I don't know if I can take all the excitement of the current legislative assembly.

One of the few successes however, at least in my opinion, would be Bob Simpson, an independent MLA from my old neck of the woods ... the Cariboo. I suspect that if Bill Bennett could be welcomed back to the Liberal caucus, then the door would have been open as well for Bob to return to the NDP.

He has stated however, “I believe that as an Independent MLA I'm better able to serve my constituents, as my time is 100% dedicated to serving the people of Cariboo North. I'm also able to advocate for policies and programs which will benefit all British Columbian's, free from the constraints of affiliation with a political party or ideology.”

BC Politics ... the week of Jan 16th to 22nd

Again there was lots of the same ol', same ol' this past week in BC politics.  Just once, wouldn't you like to see a week where the following headlines dominated in the news J

“All smiles at NDP leadership get-together”

“Teachers approach Education Ministry to say they agree with FSA testing”

“Christy Clark and Moe Sihota see eye to eye over the HST”

“No investigation of Liberal MLA Kash Heed this week”

Okay, you’re right, they will never happen – but here are a few of the stories that did make news this past week which you may have missed.  If nothing else, be sure to read this first one becuase it will leave you wondering if there really is much difference between a Liberal and New Democrat.  The last two are very interesting as well.

Politics makes strange bedfellows

No one can make me laugh like Brad." Just call them BC's version of James Carville and Mary Matalin …

Leadership is key to disease prevention

BCHLA urges the prospective leaders of all parties in British Columbia to commit to the development of a comprehensive, cross-government plan with ...

NOTE … I also did a blog comment on the story above --- click here to read it