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AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter After Tuesday’s speech from the throne, Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes commended government on its “commitment to the economy.” “The Throne Speech outlines the commitment by our government to continue to build a strong economy and a secure tomorrow for families across the province and right here in Cariboo North,” Oakes said. Lieutenant-Governor Judith Guichon delivered the speech Feb. 11, highlighting the plan for economic development. “To follow through on economic development, you need a plan,” her speech read. Guichon then went on to showcase government’s five points to grow the economy: • First, to control spending and remain committed to fiscal responsibility. • Second, to open new markets and attract new investment. • Third, to leverage our existing strengths. • Fourth, to realize the incredible opportunity of LNG. • Fifth, to prepare British Columbians to be first-inline for job opportunities through skills training.” Oakes pointed to balancing the budget, controlled spending and seizing opportunities from natal gas and LNG as the government’s commitment to “making our province even better for all British Columbians for years to come.” The speech also looked at a skills training component, with a 10-year skills training plan for youth and workers looking to retrain. The plan has a kick start date of spring 2014 and also seeks to enhance the Industry Training Authority, as well as re-engineering secondary and post secondary institutions. “We have also made the commitment to invest in skills training; we will make sure that British Columbians will be first in line to accept the jobs and careers in forestry, mining, or new industries that are investing in B.C.” Oakes said. “I am excited for the upcoming session and I am looking forward to the opportunity to continue to bring forward the many issues and ideas from the constituents in Cariboo North to Victoria and to participate in many debates in the chamber defending our government and the leadership of our Premier, Christy Clark.”
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