Lynne Block

MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano, Shadow Minister of Education, former WVSD School Board Trustee, Educator, Lifelong Learner.

[Linda Hepner @linda_hepner]

The NDP government must give schools the resources they need to protect teachers and keep schools safe. Teachers are showing up every day to do one of the most important jobs in our province and the NDP is leaving them to deal with violence on their own.

[Lynne Block @LynneBlockWV]

David Eby and the NDP should respect the municipal elections process. An opportunistic snap election isn't in the best interest of British Columbians or our democracy.
#bcpoli

[Sitka Media @sitkamedia]

UBCM President Cori Ramsay urges Premier Eby to hold off on calling a snap election until after the municipals:

“It’s already confusing enough, and voter turnout is low. To add a provincial campaign on top of the local campaign is just going to confuse the electorate.”

[Gavin Dew @gavindew]

Twenty-five years ago today, nearly 3,000 people were murdered in the attacks of September 11, including 24 Canadians.

We remember the lives that were stolen, the families forever changed, and the extraordinary courage of those who ran toward danger when everyone else was trying to escape.

Firefighters, police officers, paramedics and ordinary citizens put themselves in harm’s way to save strangers. Many never came home. Their example of service and sacrifice still speaks to us a quarter-century later.

Canada also answered the call that day. As American airspace closed, communities across our country welcomed diverted aircraft and thousands of stranded passengers. YVR took in flights here in British Columbia, while Canadians opened airports, hotels, community halls and their own homes to people suddenly far from where they were supposed to be.

In the days that followed, Canadian first responders travelled south to stand with grieving colleagues and families.

September 11 showed us humanity at its worst, but also courage, service and solidarity at their very best.

We remember the fallen. We honour those who answered the call. And we will never forget.

[Ward Stamer MLA @WardStamer]

When every corner of B.C.’s forestry sector comes together to warn the Premier that the industry is in crisis, the government has run out of excuses.

Fifteen organizations representing forestry workers, businesses, contractors, manufacturers and communities have written an open letter to Premier David Eby calling for a Forestry Crisis Action Group. They’re calling on the government to stop piling on new taxes and fees, cut red tape, get more fibre to mills, and raise the annual harvest from roughly 29 million to 45 million cubic metres — a move that could bring in almost $600 million a year in additional government revenue.

“Just about everyone involved in the forestry industry is represented in this letter, and the government must listen to them,” said MLA Ward Stamer, Shadow Minister for Forestry, Environment, and Parks. “Action needs to be swift if we are going to save forestry. The NDP keeps pointing fingers at the U.S. Tariffs have made things harder, but the provincial government isn’t pulling the right levers to give this industry a lifeline. The cost of permitting and block layout has tripled in the past five years. Permitting and access to Crown fibre are decisions made right here in B.C. The government needs to stop making it harder for people to do their jobs.”

B.C. has already lost 21 mills since 2023, with roughly 15,000 forestry jobs gone since 2022. The NDP promised to raise the annual harvest to 45 million cubic metres. More than a year later, B.C. is still nowhere near that target.

“This is about real people losing good-paying jobs in communities that depend on forestry,” said MLA Linda Hepner, Shadow Minister for Labour. “Every time a mill closes, families feel it. Small businesses feel it. Entire communities feel it. The government needs to stop talking and start listening to the people who are working in this industry.”

MLA Gavin Dew, Shadow Minister for Finance, blasted Premier David Eby for choosing political theatrics over real solutions.

"David Eby needs to stop dressing up like an embarrassing cartoon lumberjack and start listening to people who actually work in forestry. The forestry sector is putting forward a practical solution to increase economic activity, stabilize the sector, and fill the fiscal hole left by the $1.5B gas royalty debacle. It’s time to stop the policy carousel, stop the self-imposed damage, and start working together to save jobs, save our economy, and shore up our fiscal position.”

“Forestry is part of the backbone of B.C.’s economy, and its decline should concern every British Columbian,” said Hon. Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. “We cannot stand by while good jobs disappear, communities suffer and investment leaves the province. The government needs to recognize the seriousness of this moment and get B.C. back to work.”

[John Rustad @JohnRustad4BC]

Four Treaty 8 chiefs walked that warning into his office in July. Six weeks later David Eby looked at a camera and said he was not familiar with any error. After the story landed, his government admitted a $1.5 billion hole and called it administrative. You do not get to plead ignorance when the letter was put in your hand. Read the mail. Tell the truth about the books

[John Rustad @JohnRustad4BC]

26,000 full-time jobs gone in August.
That’s not “resilience.” That’s families losing the paycheque that pays the bills while David Eby’s NDP keeps making this province harder and more expensive to work in. Full-time work is disappearing. Time for the NDP to own it.

[Gavin Dew @gavindew]

Happy Labour Day!

A job is the best social program.

Good jobs mean stronger families, stronger communities and more opportunity to build a better life.

Today we celebrate everyone who gets up, goes to work and helps keep our communities and economy moving, and recommit ourselves to building a British Columbia with more jobs, stronger economic growth, and more powerful paycheques.

[Stephen Curran @specurran]

VOTING IS OPEN.

If you live in North Vancouver–Capilano, today is your last chance to vote in the by-election (7:00am to 7:00pm).

[Peter Milobar @PeterMilobar]

I was incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of colleague, MLA Joan Phillip. Joan was always very thoughtful, kind, and a tireless advocate for her people. Our deepest condolences to Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, the family, and friends. She will truly be missed.

[Scott McInnis MLA @McInnis_4MLA]

🚨Must Listen🚨

Leading Aboriginal Law Expert in Canada Tom Isaac says it clear as day.

➡️The BC NDP is doing next to nothing to protect private property rights.
➡️UNDRIP does not belong in Canada, and is NOT international law. Weirdly, the NDP has made all BC laws mandatory to align with UNDRIP, and has it hard-wired in a new modern treaty model as “an authoritative source for the implementation” of them.
➡️The BC NDP plays favourites with the 204 FN in the province. Most don’t get a seat at any table.
➡️The BC NDP has no “Master Plan” for reconciliation and lacks any strategic thinking around these very important issues.

Tom isn’t some online pundit.

He’s one of a small handful of leading experts in this area in Canada. 🇨🇦

I’ll take his analysis over the NDP’s gaslighting and secrecy 7 days a week.

#bcpoli

https://t.co/NnR7t8vnXo

[Scott McInnis MLA @McInnis_4MLA]

I Can’t Believe It.

Sometimes I think the NDP want the forestry industry in B.C. to just ride into the sunset permanently.

I mean if they didn’t, they’d be doing literally everything they could-EVERYTHING within their power to support forestry during these challenging times.

Instead?

A few land use plans here, a few million bucks for mills there…

Essentially Nothing.

There’s multiple fingers to point for the struggles the industry faces, but at the top of the list is the B.C. NDP.

#bcpoli

[John Rustad @JohnRustad4BC]

Global News just reported on the performance bonuses the NDP government gave to senior executives and political staff.

I told them it is really out of touch and somewhat obtuse for a government running a deficit of this size, in an economy where people are struggling just to put food on the table, to provide performance bonuses.

Shannon Salter, the deputy minister to the Premier, received more than $434,000 in total compensation last year along with a performance based increase. Barbara Carmichael, the Deputy Attorney General, received more than $405,000 and a nearly 2 percent performance based increase.

These raises cost $23 million. They were awarded in the same year the province recorded a record $7.7 billion deficit while cutting housing programs and long term care.

The government says the increases are for good or superior performance and are needed to stay competitive with the private sector. The disclosure does not list a single specific target that was met.

I said on Global that there should be clear parameters set on services or budget measures so the public can see whether these officials are actually exceeding them. There are none.

MLAs froze their own raise. The people who oversaw the cuts and the deficit did not. This year’s deficit is projected at $13.3 billion and Finance still will not say whether these bonuses will be paid again.

[Harman Bhangu @HarmanBhanguBC]

Congratulations to the @sfupipeband, now 7x World Pipe Band Champions after bringing the title home to B.C. from Glasgow!

@SFU is putting British Columbia on the world stage. During the Debate on Budget Estimates for the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, I asked what it will take to move the proposed Burnaby Mountain Gondola from years of planning and study into construction. SFU has earned its place on the world stage. It deserves transportation infrastructure to match.

The minister acknowledged the strong local support and called the gondola an “exciting-looking option.” That support now needs to be turned into action. I’m calling on @mikefarnworthbc to work with TransLink and the Mayors’ Council to get it into the investment plan and commit the province to its share of the funding.

[Wall Street Apes @WallStreetApes]

This is AWESOME ‼️

The mayor of Santa Ana, California is out with police officers confronting the homeless. The homeless are offered services including treatment and shelter, if they refuse they go to jail

THIS is how it should be

“I'm the mayor of the city of Santa Ana. I'm out this morning with Santa Ana PD, with our QOLT team, our Quality of Life team, Teen Challenge, Salvation Army and what we're doing here today is we're working with those that are homeless on our streets.

We're offering them services, whether it's detox, a shelter, a program. And if they refuse all the services, then they end up going to jail. And why are we doing that again? We do this every single month. And why? Because Santa Ana deserves a good quality of life, just like all the other cities around us, and I always say that.

Because it's very important that you can walk the streets, drive around, and just raise your family here without seeing all the stuff that's going on around our city with the unhoused”

“If you're asking, why do we do this? It's inhumane. No, it's actually good to take people off the streets. It's inhumane to leave them on the streets. That is the key that we always have to remember. It is inhumane to leave them on the streets, whether they're laying in their feces or they're high”

“We're gonna keep doing this because your quality of life, my quality of life and our children's quality of life, it matters”

[Brennan Day @MLABrennanDay]

Just a reminder for the overtaxed folks in media that “new” is not “net new” and “recruited” isn’t “actively practicing”.

In December 2025, 1,296,777 British Columbians were without a Primary care provider.

2/5 family docs expect to retire in the next 5 years…

[The Fraser Institute @FraserInstitute]

Since 1961, taxes have increased by 2,928%. Find out more about your taxes here: https://t.co/Xvxqn5qlhY #cdnpoli

[The Fraser Institute @FraserInstitute]

Despite substantial government subsidies, the share of total Canadian energy production derived from renewable sources declined between 2018 and 2023.
https://t.co/nWrALfahIc #cdnpoli

[Kerry-Lynne Findlay @KerryLynneFindl]

The NDP are taking a pair of scissors to the map of BC.

Hatley Castle here, downtown Victoria here, a chunk of Crown land the size of Portugal there. Snip, snip.

BC is being dismantled in real time in backroom discussions British Columbians have no say in.

[Steve Kooner MLA @SteveKooner]

Cowichan Tribes lawyer David Rosenberg said the Cowichan “are not seeking to take any steps that would interfere with the private property interests of those individuals while these appeals are underway.”

That carefully worded assurance only applies while the appeals continue.

Why the time limit?

Why is there not a clear, permanent guarantee that people’s homes will never be pursued through aboriginal title?

This kind of strategic ambiguity only deepens the uncertainty for homeowners and businesses.

One year after the Cowichan title decision, the uncertainty over private property rights in Richmond and beyond remains unresolved. All major parties are now preparing their appeals, and both the Province and the City of Richmond are seeking a stay.

Private landowners like Montrose Properties continue to face real consequences, including stalled business plans, after being shut out of the original trial. The NDP government still has not provided the clarity or strong defence of fee simple title that British Columbians expected.

Attorney General Niki Sharma now says private property rights are “non-negotiable.” Yet the same government previously directed its lawyers not to make the strongest argument in support of those rights at trial. That failure continues to cast a long shadow over the appeal process.

One year later, British Columbians are still waiting for certainty. The NDP has failed to deliver it.

[National Post @nationalpost]

B.C.'s Hatley Castle, parcels of downtown Victoria among lands earmarked for transfer to First Nations https://t.co/4HJOOfgvwz