As the MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale, I am blessed with the great privilege of being able to serve many Iranian-Canadian community members and new immigrants from Iran. I’m extremely troubled by the impacts that recent developments in international relations are …
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ICBC launching telematics pilot project to improve driving behaviour
July 30th, 2019 – Richard Zussman/Global News “We’re looking for ways to improve auto insurance in B.C. and this pilot is just one of the many actions government and ICBC are taking to do that,” MLA Bowinn Ma said. “This …
Province announces regulation and insurance policy for ride-hailing services
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TransLink testing on-demand bus app on Bowen Island
July 8th, 2019 – Bronwyn Beairsto/Bowen Island Undercurrent Bowinn Ma, Parliamentary Secretary for TransLink and MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale was also on hand for the announcement. “We know that public transit is an environmentally and socially responsible way to travel, …
Spring 2019 Update: We’re halfway through the term and three-quarters through our promises ✅ ✅ ✅
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Province outlines 10-year road map for boosting mental health services for youth
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Temporary modular housing opens in Richmond
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