Local elected officials from the city, the province, the federal government and Lheidli T'enneh First Nation have signed an agreement aimed at addressing regional priorities together.
Local elected officials from the city, the province, the federal government and Lheidli T'enneh First Nation have signed an agreement aimed at addressing regional priorities together.The MOU was signed by MP Bob Zimmer, MP Todd Doherty, MLA Shirley Bond, MLA Mike Morris, Chief Dolleen Logan of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, Prince George Mayor Simon Yu, and Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Chair Lara Beckett.
It reads: "We, the undersigned, recognize the challenges our region faces as compounding crises in healthcare, mental health, addictions and natural disasters continue to impact Canada, British Columbia and our region. We recognize thatthese issues overlap with all levels of jurisdiction and need joint leadership. We commit to working together as representatives from five orders of government to address these issues.
At the Aug. 19 meeting, council received a report from the mayor outlining the proposed MOU for joint advocacy efforts. “It is crucial for all levels of government to work together in unison for the community, rather than operating in silos,” said Mayor Yu.
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