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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces that her government will be challenging the constitutionality of the federal government's net-zero electricity regulations in court. The premier also faces questions from reporters on her recently proposed legislation that makes it easier for Alberta to separate from Canada. The legislation was tabled on April 29, the day after the federal Liberals won a minority government in the 2025 federal election. She is joined at the news conference in Edmonton by provincial ministers Mickey Amery (justice), Rebecca Schulz (environment and protected areas) and Nathan Neudorf (affordability and utilities). British Columbia Premier David Eby announces new legislation that aims to speed up building permit approvals to allow the province to deliver key infrastructure projects faster. Priority projects will include schools, hospitals and major transportation infrastructure. He is joined at the news conference in Victoria by Bowinn Ma, the province's infrastructure minister Peacekeeping Chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix today (24 Apr) told reporters in New York that the Peacekeeping Ministerial 2025, taking place in Berlin on 13-14 May, will be “a very important opportunity” for the UN and Member States to determine how to address challenges to ensure peacekeeping remains an “important, viable, credible and effective tool of the United Nations and multilateralism in the future.” Lacroix said another issue to be discussed will be “how we can make peacekeeping more cost effective, because we are aware that we are operating, and we will be operating under increasingly severe financial constraints.” He confirmed that Secretary-General António Guterres “will be participating in the Berlin meeting in two weeks' time.” Joining Lacroix, Germany's State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Defence, Nils Hilmer said, “we are convinced that UN peacekeeping has proven to be one of the most important tools the international community has an international crisis management. However, we still face many challenges with regards to changing conflict dynamics, disinformation campaign, or targeting missions. Hence, it is all the more important to discuss about the future of peacekeeping.” Hilmer said, “we want to provide a forum for Member States to discuss how we can continue making UN peacekeeping strong, effective and fit for the future,” adding that “by participating at the Berlin Ministerial, delegations can underline their political support for UN peacekeeping, contribute to closing critical capability gaps, and reinvigorate UN peacekeeping reform efforts.” The results of the discussions, he said, “will provide important input to the UN Secretary-General's review on the future of all forms of peace operations mandated in the Pact for the Future.” The goal of the Berlin Ministerial, Hilmer explained, will be to “ensure UN peacekeeping remains at a sufficient level of preparedness for both current and potential future missions, and we want to increase overall mission effectiveness while enhancing safety and security of our personnel deployed.” Germany's Director-General for International Order, United Nations, and Disarmament at the Federal Foreign Office, Katharina Stasch, said the Berlin Ministerial's aim, “is really to provide a follow up to the Pact for the Future. Actions must follow words.” Responding to journalists' questions, Lacroix said, “the United States is and has always been a very important part, and I should say, also a very important supporter of peacekeeping operation throughout the years. And we look forward to continuing cooperation with the United States. Now, when it comes to finances, I think that in any case, we are looking at times where financial resources will be limited. I think a very important challenge, to all of us really, is how we can improve the cost efficiency of peacekeeping.” He said, “we operate on mandates, you know, those mandates are given to us by Member States, by the Security Council. We keep telling our Member States, please prioritize those mandates. You know, make sure that, you know, we know what are the key mandated tasks from your point of view that we have to implement. And then please give us an adequate level of resources, and please pay on time and in full.” Leading up to the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and marking the 10-year anniversary of the Leaders' Summit on Peacekeeping, the 2025 Berlin UN Peacekeeping Ministerial is the latest in a series of meetings held at the Head of State, Government, or Ministerial level. The UN Peacekeeping Ministerial will serve as a high-level political forum to discuss the future of peacekeeping and for Member States to express and demonstrate their political support. It will also provide a platform for delegations to announce substantial pledges in support of closing capability gaps and adapting peace operations to better respond to existing challenges and new realities, in line with the pledging guide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir chats with BC NDP MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale, Bowinn Ma, who shares her first-hand experience about baby poop in the B.C. Legislature. Is this indicative of an increasingly inclusive and supportive environment for new parents in politics? How did Christy Clark, Jenny Kwan, and others pave the way?Recorded: November 11, 2024
How is BC responding to the Chilcotin landslide? Bowinn Ma, BC's Minister of Emergency Preparedness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The history of the barcode Jordan Frith, Pearce Professor of Professional Communication at Clemson University Why is space junk falling from the sky? Dr. Samantha Lawler, Associate Professor of Astronomy at the University of Regina Can Parkinson's disease be reversed? Dr. Esther Verheyen, Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Simon Fraser University Is Team Canada's drone scandal part of a bigger problem? Dr. Jennifer Walinga, Professor of Communication and Culture at Royal Roads University and Former Olympic Rower for Team Canada How is BC responding to the Chilcotin landslide? Bowinn Ma, BC's Minister of Emergency Preparedness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We hear the latest from CBC reporter Yasmine Ghania, and Bowinn Ma, B.C.'s Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, on the wildfire situation in the province. Then, the province says it will implement a steering committee's suggestions on overdose responses at B.C. post-secondary institutions. We speak with Lisa Beare, B.C.'s Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and Izzy Easton, University of Victoria Students' Society Director of Campaigns and Community Relations. And, talk about the right and wrong ways to interact with wild animals with our guests wildlife photographer Brandon Broderick, and Nadia Xenakis, Specialist, Wild Animal Welfare, BC SPCA.
Discussing wildfire threats with Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Bowinn Ma! It's been three years of no-fault auto insurance. How's it going? Finally, we talk about stolen pets with animal rights lawyer Rebeka Breder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, will be joined by Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, to provide an important update on the wildfire situation in BC.
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Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, will be joined by Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, to provide an important update on the wildfire situation in BCEvacution Order are legal order had must be followed. Those who ignored the order hender the fire fighting process
British Columbia Premier David Eby speaks with reporters in Vancouver about the current wildfire situation in the province. He is joined by Bowinn Ma, British Columbia's minister of emergency management and climate readiness, Bruce Ralston, British Columbia's minister of forests, and Cliff Chapman, the director of wildfire operations at the BC Wildfire Service
RJ's revered elder brother and serial listener Rob arrives from Saskatoon and his current listening position at about episode 61 (or put another way, about two years ago in Shed history), joins us in the Shed to the excited joy of all three Dogs. Mayhem ensues, and listeners will want to focus as a fast paced hour of chatter and laughs and coffee takes us through the recovery of an iPhone 14 from 30 feet of water, RJ's long lost wallet, BC by-election results, happy news for Bowinn Ma, million dollar ideas, unusually ridiculous Snappers, memories of Charlie the Lonesome Cougar, and more, with constant cross talk and Buddy the actual dog participating the whole way. We really had a lot of fun on this afternoon and we're really hoping you're able to catch some along with us.Links: Shed Dogs; a diver finds Jenna's phone; Saskatoon; the MLB definition for a walk-off; implosion of the Titan; Nuytco (the North Van submersible suit company), slide whistle; visiting the B.C. legislature; Bowinn Ma is expecting; the June, 2023, B.C. by-elections; Call Me Caroline reacts to the Beatles' first album; a car noise generator.
Bowinn Ma, B.C's Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness describes the federal government's investment over $500M for B.C flood recovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mission school board bans Action4Canada from speaking at meetings Shelley Carter, Chair of the Mission School Board discusses the banning of Action4Canada from speaking at school board meetings. Canada launches a federal investigation into TikTok Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses whether or not Tiktok should be banned. The legal implications if Surrey ends up with the SPS John Green, Lawyer at John Michael Green Law Corporation discusses whether Surrey has a legal leg to stand on if it is ruled that the Surrey Police Service will replace the RCMP The Robo Beer and the A.I behind its recipe Isaiah Archer, Marketing Director and Co-owner of Whistle Buoy Brewing describes the beer they brew using ChatGPT The federal government's investment over $500M for B.C flood recovery Bowinn Ma, B.C's Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness describes the federal government's investment over $500M for B.C flood recovery Workers across BC are getting a much needed pay boost thanks to Living Wage employers Anastasia French, Provincial Manager at Living Wage for Families BC describes the need for a living wage in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
British Columbia's first-ever Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, Bowinn Ma, explains how the province can possibly prepare for "unprecedented" climate change-related weather events.Bowinn Ma is the twice-elected BC NDP MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale and a longstanding VANCOLOUR fan-favourite.
Way back in Episode 95, Member of BC's Legislative Assembly (MLA) for North Vancouver – Lower Lonsdale Bowinn Ma made her first appearance here on the podcast via Zoom. Here in Episode 140, she returns for a live in-person visit to the Shed. We spent a great hour or so discussing major transit projects with BC's Minister of State for Infrastructure, as well as talking about the future of electric vehicles in BC, the relationships between housing and traffic, and the concept of attempting to future proof major infrastructure. Along the way we discover to our surprise that politicians do not get free food at the Legislature cafeteria and that the general public can go eat there, too! Mostly, though, what we get is time with an active, imaginative, constituent-centric representative who wants to accomplish things other than just being elected. As if that all weren't more than enough, you'll also get to hear a candid account of how fascinatingly eclectic the Shed experience really is for first time visitors.PS - this episode also features a genuine dog of the Shed, as KJ's newcomer Buddy barks his approval! Links: Shed Dogs; Bowinn Ma; David Eby; ICBC changes; BC Hydro's page on EVs; the Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program; Bus Rapid Transit; the Parliamentary Dining Room; the Highway 8 Flood Recovery Project; The People's Pod.
We are sharing an episode from our friends at SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement. It is a Below the Radar mini-series called The Trip Diary that focuses on accessible, sustainable and equitable transportation in urban spaces. In this instalment called B-Line to the Future, SFU Urban Studies alum and host Steve Tornes speaks with Bowinn Ma and Uytae Lee about their engagement work involving transit systems, as well as the possible futures of getting around in the Lower Mainland. Listen to the full Trip Diary series: bit.ly/3Ise6F3
On the fourth and final episode of The Trip Diary, Steve Tornes speaks with Bowinn Ma and Uytae Lee about their public engagement work involving transit systems, as well as the possible futures of transportation in the Lower Mainland. Bowinn and Steve have a conversation about INSTPP and B-Line/rapid bus initiative in West Vancouver, while Uytae described how his series, “Uytae Lee's Stories About Here,” brings awareness to urban planning concepts to a larger audience. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/series/the-trip-diary/182-b-line-to-the-future.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/182-b-line-to-the-future.html Resources: Bowinn Ma's website: https://bowinnmamla.ca/ Uytae Lee with CBC: https://www.cbc.ca/news/author/uytae-lee-1.5094424 Integrated North Shore Transportation Planning Project: http://www.instpp.ca/ Uytae Lee's Stories About Here: https://gem.cbc.ca/media/uytae-lees-stories-about-here/s01 About Here, Uytae's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AboutHere Bio: Bowinn Ma is British Columbia's Minister of State for Infrastructure and the MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale. She is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with a degree in civil engineering (BASc), a masters from the UBC Sauder School of Business (MM), and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Bowinn previously served as Parliamentary Secretary for TransLink and as the Chair for the Select Standing Committee on Crown Corporations, leading an all-party committee to develop recommendations for Transportation Network Services in British Columbia. She has also served as a member of BC's Treasury Board since 2017. Prior to being first elected, Bowinn managed terminal expansion and redevelopment projects for the Vancouver Airport Authority. Uytae Lee produces videos that educate people on the urban planning challenges facing cities today. He is the creator of the CBC series “Stories About Here”, where he explores the often overlooked issues in our own backyards - whether it's the shortage of public bathrooms, sewage leaking into the water, or the bureaucratic roots of the housing crisis. In addition to producing videos for CBC, he hosts a YouTube channel called “About Here”. Cite this episode: Chicago Style Tornes, Steve. “B-Line to the Future — with Bowinn Ma and Uytae Lee” Below the Radar, SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, July 26, 2022. https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/182-b-line-to-the-future.html.
This is VANCOLOUR host Mo Amir presents your complaints about affordability directly to the government. British Columbia Minister of State for Infrastructure (and BC NDP MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale) Bowinn Ma answers concerns about high gas prices, government spending on the Royal BC Museum, and her government's performance, in general. Plus, is ICBC's new "no fault" model fundamentally broken? Vancouver resident Ben Bolliger shares his experience as a cyclist navigating ICBC after a car struck him down and seriously injured him.Lastly, co-creator for the viral Twitter account Room Rater, Jessie Bahrey, rates the "Zoom rooms" of past This is VANCOLOUR guests, including BC Premier John Horgan.
David and Katrina are joined by Bowinn Ma and Christine Boyle to talk about their new podcast, the People's Pod. They talk about why they're starting a podcast all about demystifying politics.
Bowinn Ma is the twice-elected BC NDP British Columbia Member of Legislative Assembly for North Vancouver-Lonsdale. Currently, she is the BC Minister of State for Infrastructure. Bowinn has also appeared on This is VANCOLOUR in Episode #77 and Episode #105 (highly recommend #105 in particular!).
Bowinn Ma is the twice-elected BC NDP British Columbia Member of Legislative Assembly for North Vancouver-Lonsdale. Currently, she is the BC Minister of State for Infrastructure. Bowinn has also appeared on This is VANCOLOUR in Episode #77 and Episode #105 (highly recommend #105 in particular!).
The Dash is on holiday! We're taking a break and preparing for all-new episodes in September. In the meantime, we're looking back at our favourite episodes from our first year.Originally posted March 31 2021David and Meghan are joined on the podcast by Minister of State for Infrastructure, Bowinn Ma, to talk about how to make transportation infrastructure work for the environment, health, and the good of our communities.
Bowinn Ma on how riding a cargo ebike has helped build accessibility and trust with constituents, and greatly informed her role as North Vancouver Minister of State for Infrastructure. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowinn_Ma
David and Meghan are joined on the podcast by Minister of State for Infrastructure, Bowinn Ma, to talk about how to make transportation infrastructure work for the environment, health, and the good of our communities.
Here locally, we've elected many bright young and empowered women of colour to hold leadership positions. With Kamala-Harris as the new VP, we talk about what this represents. First with Annamie Paul, Leader of the Green Party of Canada. And then with Bowinn Ma, North Vancouver MLA, and Minister of State for Infrastructure
Biden is the President Officially, anyway. What can we expect moving forward? Indigenous land acknowledgements Dr. Henry and Adrian Dix open every conference they do by honouring the land they are speaking on. This idea was brought to both Surrey and Richmond, and they turned it down. JJ Bean struggling with drug users JJ Bean has sometimes been a safe place for drug users to use their washrooms. However, since the pandemic, and JJ Bean needing to turn people down, they're becoming hostile towards the staff. And more in this episode! _____________ NAVIGATE THE PODCAST: Chapter 1 Joe Biden is the 46th President What can we expect in his first few months as the new President of the USA Chapter 2 The Rio Sports Bar, and what their move represents for B.C. Yesterday we broke the news that the Rio Theatre was going to identify themselves in a new way. More specifically, as a sports bar. Muriel Protzer with the CFIB joins us regarding what this says about the state of business in B.C. and in Canada Chapter 3 Does Trudeau have a poor relationship with big pharma? And, could this be why Canada has struggled when it comes to securing a good amount of doses of the Pfizer vaccine? Tasha Kheiriddin, Principal at Navigator Ltd. and Columnist for the National Post provides her take. Chapter 4 The opposition to Indigenous land acknowledgements We hear it at every presser with Dr. Henry and Adrian Dix, as they thank the Indigenous people whose land they are speaking on. So, why are Richmond and Surrey so opposed to this practice? Chief Terry Teegee, Regional Chief of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations, joins us for a conversation. Chapter 5 What a woman of colour as VP means Here locally, we've elected many bright young and empowered women of colour to hold leadership positions. With Kamala-Harris as the new VP, we talk about what this represents. First with Annamie Paul, Leader of the Green Party of Canada. And then with Bowinn Ma, North Vancouver MLA, and Minister of State for Infrastructure Chapter 6 JJ Bean staff being mistreated by street community Drug users and other vulnerable populations are directed their ire towards staff at JJ Bean Coffee, for not letting them use their facilities in light of the pandemic. Julian Bentley, operator of JJ Main and 14th, tells us what's happening. _____________ Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet! The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience. Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!
Bowinn Ma is the twice-elected BC NDP British Columbia Member of Legislative Assembly for North Vancouver-Lonsdale. In November 2020, she was appointed the BC Minister of State for Infrastructure. Bowinn was first featured on This is VANCOLOUR in Episode #77.
A summary of the US VP debate, as well as our usual segments.
Don Falconer The manager of The Living Room at the Belmont talks about the decision to turn away a large bus of party goers over the weekend in downtown Vancouver. Jen Heighton BC Teachers are concerned about the return of the the school year in just under 3 weeks.We talk to a 4th grade teacher about that. Dallas Brodie Safer Vancouver is very upset with the spike in violence which seems to be related to street drugs in our city. Navigate the Podcast: Chapter 1 Party Bus riders are upset they weren't allowed into a Vancouver bar You heard correctly. A group of young people, who were on a party bus are upset they weren't allowed into a bar on Granville. And we chat with the manager of the bar - Don Falconer - Manager of Living Room Bar at the Hotel Belmont on Granville Street. Chapter 2 Decriminalizing psychedelics for Veterans We spoke last week about decriminalizing psychedelics for medicinal use. A conversation that has been ongoing for quite some time. But today, Tim Laidler - a Veteran - brings us a different point of view when it comes to magic mushrooms and the role they can play. Chapter 3 Oscar-winning artist shares her story of being racially targeted Pearl Low is an Oscar Award winner. She won an Oscar for the animated feature ‘Hair Love'. Recently she has been working on a mural before being left in tears. She tells us the story. Chapter 4 NDP MLA Bowinn Ma is shocked by behaviour by some in BC We chat with Bowinn Ma, who has been disgusted by what she's seeing in BC, including that viral video of a man angrily yelling at an innocent elderly restaurant owner. Chapter 5 EYE ON OTTAWA: Masks in schools? We connect with Tom Korski for our weekly Eye on Ottawa. This week; the eye is in schools as we're just weeks away from the return. Tom is Managing Editor of Blacklocks Reporter; Independent Newsroom in Ottawa. Chapter 6 Checking in with a BC Teacher Teachers are on high alert right now as they plan their back to school strategy. Many are worried and scratching their heads about preparations. We chat with Grade 4 teacher Jen Heighton. Chapter 7 A Vancouver organization has had enough with street drugs Safer Vancouver can't take it anymore. They've seen the spikes in violence, a lot of which seemingly has to do with street drugs, and they're raising their voices today on our show. We chat with Dallas Brodie, with Safer Vancouver. Chapter 8 From party buses to, raves?! A Surrey business is under fire, and have recently been added to the list of Fraser Valley outbreaks. We chat with the business owner from Royals Beauty Supply. ___________ Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet! The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience. Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!
We chat with Bowinn Ma, who has been disgusted by what she's seeing in BC, including that viral video of a man angrily yelling at an innocent elderly restaurant owner.
Bowinn Ma is the BC Member of the Legislative Assembly for North Vancouver-Lonsdale, representing the BC NDP. She launched and led the Integrated North Shore Transportation Planning Project as the Parliamentary Secretary for Translink. She also serves on several cabinet and parliamentary committees.
From September 3rd, companies can apply to provide ridehailing services. NDP MLA, Bowinn Ma says new regulations will require transportation network companies to pay five-thousand dollar annual licence fees and charge 30 cents per ride on vehicles that don't have access for disabled passengers. Guest: Aaron Zifkin Managing Director for Lyft in Canada
That's NDP MLA, Bowinn Ma, with the latest timeline for when people can expect to get ride hailing in BC. From September 3rd, companies can apply to provide the service. Ma says new regulations will require transportation network companies to pay five-thousand dollar annual licence fees and charge 30 cents per ride on vehicles that don't have access for disabled passengers. A spokesman for ride-hailing company Lyft says rules and regulations announced by the B-C government could result in a lesser version of the service in the province. Keith Baldrey has some of the regulations that will be involved. The MLA for Kamloops-North, Peter Milobar, was part of an all-party ride-sharing committee that made a dozen recommendations to the Transport Ministry about ride sharing legislation. One of those asked for a class 5 license but was shot down almost instantly. Guest: Peter Milobar BC Liberals MLA
Could we about to finally have ridehailing in British Columbia? BC NDP MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale, Bowinn Ma, is holding a press conference right now. She says they're on track to have services up and running by the end of the year. Guest: Richard Zussman Global News Online Legislative Reporter