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Comox Valley, British Columbia
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Damon Scrase retweeted
My heart goes out to the family, loved ones and the entire Nuxalk Nation community affected by this terrible tragedy. The news from Bella Coola is heartbreaking, and at a time of such profound grief and uncertainty, my thoughts are with everyone who is hurting and with all those supporting one another through an incredibly difficult day.
There are no words that can ease the pain of a tragedy like this. I hope the family and the community feel the care, compassion, and support of people across British Columbia as they grieve.
Damon Scrase retweeted
Zero doubt that @DPinBC is one of the smartest, most capable, and experienced people in Canadian politics.
He’s also a truly principled conservative, having started as one of only two Reform Party staffers back in the earlly 90s, when I first got to know him.
Plus he’s a fantastic guy, in politics for all the right reasons.
Brilliant choice by @LDoerkson.
NEW: Premier-elect @LDoerkson taps @DPinBC as Chief of Staff.
A former Assistant Deputy Minister and veteran strategist for Harper, Ford, Kenney, and Clark, Pantazopoulos steps into the top administrative role in BC — Jas Johal
Damon Scrase retweeted
Telesat got a $2.3B government contract. Its CEO is a personal friend of the Prime Minister. He's not on the PM's conflict screen.
Last week, the Ethics Commissioner asked me to send him the details. Here they are.
Damon Scrase retweeted
If you need surgery, what matters most?
That the surgery is done correctly and without a long wait time or that the surgery takes place in a government facility?
For most Canadians their top concern is getting the treatment done right, not where it takes place.
A Leger poll for SecondStreet.org found 59% of Canadians support governments paying non-government clinics to treat patients in the public system and bring wait times down. Only 23% oppose it.
Patients would still use their health card. Many provinces already worked this way to clear surgical backlogs after COVID.
Most of Europe pays a mix of government and non-government providers to treat public patients, and coverage stays universal for everyone.
Learn more about how to fix Canada’s health care system at HealthReformNow.ca
Read more from the source: secondstreet.org/2025/11/17/…
Damon Scrase retweeted
Prime Minister Mark Carney's administration has backed Premier-elect Lorne Doerkson's pivot to building a new 10-lane George Massey Bridge.
There were previously some concerns federal funding would only support an immersed tunnel. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
dailyhive.com/vancouver/geor…
Damon Scrase retweeted
Good to sit down with Chief Wayne Sparrow of the Musqueam Nation earlier this week. We discussed its history, challenges and opportunities to work together.
As the Nation marks Musqueam Day today, I look forward to continuing our discussions when I visit the community.
Damon Scrase retweeted
Civility is back.
Congratulations to Jennifer Whiteside on being named Interim Leader of the BC NDP.
I sat across the floor from her for a long time and she is a serious person who works hard for the people she represents.
A good opposition makes for a better government, and I expect her to hold us to account while we get to work delivering what we promised British Columbians.
Damon Scrase retweeted
Congratulations to Jennifer Whiteside on being named Interim Leader of the BC NDP.
I sat across the floor from her for a long time and she is a serious person who works hard for the people she represents.
A good opposition makes for a better government, and I expect her to hold us to account while we get to work delivering what we promised British Columbians.
Damon Scrase retweeted
British Columbia is Canada's gateway to the Asia-Pacific.
Today's Roberts Bank Terminal 2 announcement is a major step forward for jobs, investment, and trade in our province.
Our incoming government is ready to work with Ottawa to get it built.
Full statement below.
Damon Scrase retweeted
Hey @PremierScottMoe let’s make a little wager on the CFL playoff game tomorrow. After the @BCLions win, I will give you a Lions jersey at our first official meeting.
In the very small chance the Riders win, I’ll reluctantly accept a @sskroughriders jersey from you.
Damon Scrase retweeted
Gosh! What chaos!
NEW — I've been informed by a reliable source within the BC NDP that there is "massive internal outrage" over caucus' decision to publicly recommend Jennifer Whiteside as interim leader before the provincial council approved.
The body with the sole constitutional authority to select an interim leader is set to meet at 6pm.
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Damon Scrase retweeted
PODCAST excerpt: @VaughnPalmer on one new thing @LDoerkson will bring to the premier's office.
Watch the full pod here:
northernbeat.ca/podcast/podc…
Damon Scrase retweeted
Conservative MP @AaronGunn says the 'quote' of BC Premier elect Lorne Doerkson saying he wants to keep the northern BC Tanker Ban is completely fake.
Gunn says a Tanker Ban limits Canada's ability to get exports to market.
Damon Scrase retweeted
🔵 HISTORIC CONSERVATIVE WIN IN BC 🔵
After 98 years, a BC Conservative majority is finally back!
@AaronGunn and I on what this victory means for British Columbians 👇
Congrats @LDoerkson and the @Conservative_BC caucus.
Now the work begins 💪
Damon Scrase retweeted
Great to see Premier-elect @LDoerkson hit the ground running with a call to Prime Minister Mark Carney.
BC has enormous potential.
Let’s attract investment, grow our economy and create good paying jobs.
Time to put BC first and get things done!
So proud!!
Damon Scrase retweeted
La Colombie-Britannique est au cœur d’un Canada plus prospère.
Cet après-midi, le PM désigné @LDoerkson et moi avons discuté des moyens de saisir les grandes occasions économiques dans la province, d’améliorer les infrastructures et de libérer tout le potentiel du Canada en tant que superpuissance énergétique.
Nous bâtissons une Colombie-Britannique forte et un Canada fort, pour tous.
Damon Scrase retweeted
British Columbia is central to building a more prosperous Canada.
This afternoon, Premier-designate @LDoerkson and I discussed how we can seize major economic opportunities across the province, build out infrastructure, and unlock our full potential as an energy superpower.
Building British Columbia and Canada strong, for all.
Damon Scrase retweeted
.@LDoerkson promised among his first calls as premier would be to @MarkJCarney & @ABDanielleSmith to get the pipeline talks moving.
Productive conversation with Prime Minister Mark Carney today.
We are aligned on the need to supercharge our economy, attract investment, and create good-paying jobs. British Columbia has an enormous role to play in driving Canada's economic future, and we are ready to lead.
When British Columbia succeeds, Canada succeeds.
READOUT: PREMIER-ELECT LORNE DOERKSON'S CALL WITH PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY
October 27, 2026
Earlier today, the Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier designate of British Columbia had a virtual meeting setting out a plan for cooperation in support of BC and Canadian growth.
In the conversation, there was agreement to work together to increase growth and economic opportunities for BC and Canada. On LNG and natural gas, there was a joint desire to ensure the right investable and competitive conditions are created to maximize private sector investment.
On investment strategy, there was alignment to work together to attract capital to BC. Overall, the Prime Minister and Premier Designate indicated their joint desire for a strong partnership inclusive of all British Columbians that can supercharge hope and opportunities for the province.
The Premier Designate offered his commitment to work together on various challenges including managing trade risks and opportunities to ensure prosperity for the country from coast, to coast to coast.
There was also alignment on the need for progressing improved infrastructure and services in BC and to work these issues further through the transition and establishment of BC’s new government.
Damon Scrase retweeted
"The resurrection of this movement didn't happen overnight." – @AaronGunn
Aaron's Common Sense movement got @AngeloIsidorou, @AishaEstey27, @HarmanBhanguBC and me involved. Now we have a majority. Among everyone who was there at the start, Aaron's name belongs first.
#BCPoli