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Gregory Thomas retweeted
Not a surprise to me that @LDoerkson would select @DPinBC -- both are very kind, calm, mature, intelligent people who will never get too high or too low. Of course they would get along and see B.C.'s challenges in a similar way.
Great pick.
Gregory Thomas retweeted
Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives score early win as Ottawa backs Massey bridge funding delta-optimist.com:443/trans…
Gregory Thomas retweeted
.@LDoerkson says: “The campaign is over. Governing is our focus now and governing is a different job… as of today you represent every single person in the province and in your riding. The people who voted for us, and against us and the people who didn’t vote at all.”
Gregory Thomas retweeted
Premier-Designate Lorne Doerkson addresses his caucus at its first meeting. Subject to recounts, 63 MLAs — many meeting for the first time. Says the focus now is governing not campaigning, and they represent everyone in their riding, even those who don’t vote for them. #bcpol
Gregory Thomas retweeted
Vancouver’s Chinatown has always held a special place in my heart. Having begun my broadcasting career here as a new immigrant, I am proud to have supported the @VanChinatownFdn and @Chinatown_SC since Day One.
It was especially meaningful to stand alongside our leader, @LDoerkson as he chose Chinatown as one of his first community engagements following our historic election.
Our @Conservative_BC bc
team is committed to building an inclusive and diverse B.C. where every culture is valued and every community belongs. ❤️
#Chinatown #Diversity #Community #bcpoli
Gregory Thomas retweeted
It says something about where politics has been in BC and Canada that a simple expression of decency to an opposition MLA by Lorne Doerkson can go viral.
Congratulations to Jennifer Whiteside on being named Interim Leader of the BC NDP.
I sat across the floor from her for a long time and she is a serious person who works hard for the people she represents.
A good opposition makes for a better government, and I expect her to hold us to account while we get to work delivering what we promised British Columbians.
Gregory Thomas retweeted
The developed world is hurtling towards a public debt crisis, led by the United States, and almost no one is talking about it.
When I helped to launch the Canadian Taxpayers Federation in the early 90s, there was deep and growing anxiety about growing public debt here, in the US, and our peer democracies. That helped create the political conditions for Canada's hugely successful fiscal retrenchment in the mid 90s, led by Alberta, and ultimately adopted by the Chretien government.
If the developed world does not confront the growing public debt disaster, accelerated by aging populations, we will reap the whirlwind.
wsj.com/economy/fiscal-hawks…
Gregory Thomas retweeted
Ce qui est le plus remarquable chez @E_Duhaime, c’est sa capacité à mettre de côté les conflits du passé pour rassembler.
Accueillir dans son équipe des gens qui, il y a quelques années à peine, travaillaient contre lui exige une certaine hauteur d’esprit.
Éric Duhaime additionne, il ne soustrait jamais.
Portrait honnête du chef du Parti conservateur du Québec, @E_Duhaime par Katia Gagnon. Un portrait en 4 articles. Quel cheminement! Lecture fortement suggérée.
lapresse.ca/actualites/polit…
Gregory Thomas retweeted
Good to sit down with Chief Wayne Sparrow of the Musqueam Nation earlier this week. We discussed its history, challenges and opportunities to work together.
As the Nation marks Musqueam Day today, I look forward to continuing our discussions when I visit the community.
Gregory Thomas retweeted
A bittersweet moment to close up my Constituency Office. I am happy to see a new Conservative government in Victoria but sad I’ll not actively be a part of exciting changes! Cheering from sidelines guys!
Gregory Thomas retweeted
Hey @PremierScottMoe let’s make a little wager on the CFL playoff game tomorrow. After the @BCLions win, I will give you a Lions jersey at our first official meeting.
In the very small chance the Riders win, I’ll reluctantly accept a @sskroughriders jersey from you.
Gregory Thomas retweeted
I’m going to miss you @linda_hepner 🥹
Nobody makes me laugh like you do!
#bcpoli
Gregory Thomas retweeted
Gosh! What chaos!
NEW — I've been informed by a reliable source within the BC NDP that there is "massive internal outrage" over caucus' decision to publicly recommend Jennifer Whiteside as interim leader before the provincial council approved.
The body with the sole constitutional authority to select an interim leader is set to meet at 6pm.
🧵
Can’t wait to see British Columbia’s new agriculture minister in action.
Paton finally part of ruling government after almost a decade waiting delta-optimist.com:443/local…
Gregory Thomas retweeted
Paton finally part of ruling government after almost a decade waiting delta-optimist.com:443/local…
Gregory Thomas retweeted
A lot of families, entrepreneurs, young people, employers and seniors also deserve an apology from Dave Eby.
NEW: Niki Sharma tells reporters there was tears at yesterday’s outgoing NDP caucus meeting. Says David Eby apologized to caucus. She’s not sure whether an interim leader will be appointed today at the new caucus members meeting. #bcpoli
Gregory Thomas retweeted
Congratulations to Premier-elect Lorne Doerkson and the BC Conservatives on a strong majority win!
British Columbians sent a clear message: they are done with NDP policies that held back resource development and major projects.
Gregory Thomas retweeted
🔵 HISTORIC CONSERVATIVE WIN IN BC 🔵
After 98 years, a BC Conservative majority is finally back!
@AaronGunn and I on what this victory means for British Columbians 👇
Congrats @LDoerkson and the @Conservative_BC caucus.
Now the work begins 💪