Opinion: He showed a talent for connecting with people. In time, he become one of the greatest orators the province has ever seen.
• The Agricultural Land Reserve, saving valuable farmland from suburban encroachment and protecting food security in the province. At the same time, the Islands Trust protected the Gulf Islands from unchecked development.• Progressive labour laws, and a strong Human Rights Code.• Rent controls, and a Rentalsman to protect tenants’ rights.• Renovation of the legislature to preserve its heritage, introduction of a daily Question Period, as well as full Hansard services.
Education opened doors for him, as it does for many. As a fearless social worker, he was fired by the Social Credit government, which led him to enter politics. The massive crowd was angry, but orderly. The protest was organized by Operation Solidarity, which was unions and community groups working together.
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