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We will continue to take action, year over year, to end violence against women, girls and gender-diverse people.

#mlajennb #endgenderbasedviolence #bcgov #bcpoli #genderequity #16daysofactivism #nationaldayofremembrance #noexcuse #endgbv #femicide
Premier’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:
news.gov.bc.ca
December 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Today I was again privileged to lead the BC government’s vigil marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

#mlajennb #genderequity #endgenderedviolence #16daysofactivism #noexcuse #nationaldayofremembrance #december6 #endgbv #femicide #écolepolytechniquedemontréal
December 5, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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The Premier and I had a great visit last month with the team @get_joni in Victoria.

#mlajennb #victora #bcbuylocal #periodpositivity #genderequity #breakingbarriers #madeincanada #madeinbc #buybc
December 3, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Today, marks World AIDS Day and Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #worldaidsday #indigenousaidsawarenessweek #endstigma #knowyourstatus #communitycare #undetectableequalsuntransmittable
December 2, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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10,000 people on hand to kick off the annual Lights at LaFarge! The largest free light display in Metro Vancouver!

Great music and amazing fire dancing to top it all off!

#mlajennb #coquitlam #lafargelake #lightsatlafarge #freefamilyfun #vancouver
November 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Local news is a cause I care very much about. Unfortunately, I was unable to make it to the Pacific Fusion Runway fundraiser for the Freshet news. Fortunately, I was able to send Dave!

#mlajennb #coquitlam #localnews #fashionshow #fundraiser
November 28, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Walking through the halls of the legislature this week became so much more festive. The sight and smell of the newly put up Christmas tree fills me with joy.

#mlajennb #christmastree #christmasdecorations #holidaymagic
November 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

For my, The Premier’s, and Minister Sharma’s full statements please go here:
news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

#mlajennb #endviolenceagainstwomen #coquitlam #bcpoli #endgenderviolence #genderequity #noexcuse
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Content warning - Gender-based violence

Gender-based violence disproportionately impacts women, girls, and gender-diverse people, especially Indigenous women and other marginalized communities. It is preventable but only if we act.

#provinceofbc #mlajennb #genderequity #endviolenceagainstwomen
November 25, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Today is National Housing Day and we are working towards building homes faster.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #nationalhousingday #dash
November 23, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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We continue our work to support and uplift our transgender and gender-diverse community, and we affirm our commitment to end the harm against people because of who they are or who they love.

#mlajennb #genderequity #transdayofremembrance #protecttransyouth #translivesmatter
November 21, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Korean Heritage month was officially designated in October recognize the remarkable social, cultural, economic, and civic contributions of Korean Canadians in British Columbia.

#mlajennb #canadakorea #koreancanadians #bcpoli #koreanheritagemonth #diversity #koreanculture
November 20, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Empowering change together! 💪 This past weekend, Premier Eby and I toured Joni, a local company dedicated to producing essential period products.

#GenderEquity #PeriodPositivity #BreakingBarriers
#MLAJennB #Victoria #madeincanada #madeinbc
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 AM
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We want people to have the supports they need to live with dignity and independence. So we’re making a change for couples who both receive disability assistance.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #nanaimo #ladysmith #disabilitysupport #bcpoli
November 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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From my home in Coquitlam and all the way across the world, people honoured the fallen and reflected on the terrible cost of war.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #lestweforget #remembranceday #canada #korea #koreanwarmemorial #coquitlamlegion
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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I stopped by the Shoppers Drug Mart in Como Lake Village for my Flu and COVID-19 vaccines and had the opportunity to learn more about the vital work pharmacist do every day.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #communityhealth #healthcommunities #immunizebc
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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A fun time was had by all last night at the Coquitlam Firefighters’ Mayor’s Charity Ball, to raise money for the SD43 Feeding Futures Program and the Coquitlam Fire Fighters Charitable Society.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #maillardville #coquitlamfirefighters #fundraiserevent
November 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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It is Indigenous Veterans Day today and I want to introduce you to the most decorated Indigenous soldier in Canadian history, Francis Pegahmagabow. Francis was an Ojibwe soldier, politician, and activist.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #ojibwe #nationalindigenousveteransday #wwi #indigenousactivist
November 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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More families will have access to faster, free support for family law matters.

Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/32993

#mlajennb #familylaw #rightsofchildren #coquitlam #childsbestinterest #earlyresolution #conflictreduction
November 8, 2025 at 4:05 AM
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Today, the BC Government and Coastal First Nation signed the North Coast Protection Declaration to urge the federal government to stand firm its commitment to uphold the tanker ban.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #maillardville #northcoast #tankerban #coastalfirstnations #bcpoli
November 6, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Over the past eight years, BC and First Nations have done a tremendous amount of work with the federal government, local governments, businesses, and others to advance reconciliation.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #maillardville #bcpoli #fnlgbc #firstnations #leadership #strongertogether #reconcilliation
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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A beautiful event yesterday as the Garden of Compassion hosted the Korean Harmony and Unity Drumming Event combining Korean and Indigenous drumming and dancing.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #portmoody #koreanculture #indigenousculture #drumming #culturaldance #ilovemusic
November 2, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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A disappointing end but they sure did Canada proud. 11 innings in game 7, they were one swing away from victory. Next Year!

#mlajennb #worldseries #bluejays #canadasteam
November 2, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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October 18 was Persons Day in Canada.

#womenshistorymonth #genderequity #mlajennb #bcpoli #coquitlam #maillardville #canada #womensrights #
October 30, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Honoured to have the privilege of giving the BC Medal of Good Citizenship to Betty MacMichael yesterday.

#mlajennb #coquitlam #abbotsford #sexeducation #empoweringwomen #genderequity #seniorscare #longtermcare #metiswomen #femalepioneer
October 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM