CUMMINS QUITS
Former Delta-Richmond East MP John Cummins has officially resigned as the leader of BC Conservative Party, following its failure to win a seat in the provincial election.
The BC Conservatives obtained just 4.8 per cent of the popular vote, and Cummins lost in his own constituency.
Upon stepping down, Cummins said he was “proud to have been able to lead a team of credible candidates.”
The party’s board is slated to meet in late July to formalize plans for a leadership race and convention.
RESP GRANT
The British Columbia government has given its go-ahead for the new $1,200 Training and Education Savings Grant, and included it in the recent provincial budget.
Investing in a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) qualifies families to apply for the $1,200 provincial grant.
Together with other savings grants, family contributions and compound interest, the RESP will grow over time, assisting children to pursue post-secondary education.
TREATY GUIDE
Award-winning resource guide A Path Forward now supports collaboration and planning among treaty First Nations, to help integrate their representation at the local government level.
The tool contains useful direction on protocols, treaties, terminology and other information providing guidance for First Nations moving through the treaty process, and for their local government partners.
To learn more, download the guide at www.gov.bc.ca/arr/reports/default.html.
