Guest Speaker - Murray Dobbin

Murray spoke to us about a controversial subject - TILMA. This is an agreement between BC and Alberta that was signed without any public consultation. It massivley deregulates. Murrary is opposed to it - there is a point to regulation - to protect us. He used the dog food and toys from China as an example of deregulation at it's worst. How could TILMA affect us? Standards for Private Care Homes or the availability of Private Health Care in BC could be changed to Alberta's policies. He did not feel that there ever were trade barriers between BC and Alberta that needed to be solved by the passing of TILMA. As more is learned about this agreement some municipalities have asked for a complete exemption. Glen Miller thanked our Speaker. Notes this week by Barb Edwards.