I am writing to assure local residents that their elected representatives are still hard at work even when their legislative bodies are not sitting. Just like local government representatives, MLAs and MPs work year-round (aside from a standard few days of annual leave) while the Legislative Assembly in Victoria and Parliament in Ottawa are in recess.
The focus of the representative’s role simply shifts. While the Leg is in session my work is mostly focused on examining and debating proposed legislation and meeting with provincial organizations and other representatives. Outside of these sessions, we have more time to hear from local constituents, stakeholders and organizations in our respective communities. Both are important functions of the role, as my work in the constituency plays a large part in informing my work in the Leg, and vice versa.
Our provincial constituency office is open year-round. Constituents can drop in at the Squamish Adventure Centre 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., email at [email protected] or phone 778-655-5768 or 1-888-424-1658.
