City of Richmond With a population of over 168,000 people, Richmond is a growing dynamic urban centre with a unique mix of residential, and commercial property, agricultural lands, industrial parks, waterways and natural areas. It lies where the River meets the ocean. The shores surrounding Richmond create an estuary border that provides habitat for fish and for migrating birds on the Pacific Flyway between the Arctic and South America.
Metro Vancouver Metro Vancouver is a partnership of 21 municipalities, one Electoral Area and one Treaty First Nation that collaboratively plans for and delivers regional-scale services. Its core services are drinking water, wastewater treatment and solid waste management. Metro Vancouver also regulates air quality, plans for urban growth, manages a regional parks system and provides affordable housing. The regional district is governed by a Board of Directors of elected officials from each local authority.
City Hall Phone Directories Looking for that elusive contact at City hall? Here are some helpful lists.
Government of Canada Information Comprehensive list that provides direct links to the primary Web sites of the Government of Canada departments, agencies and Crown corporations, as well as links to major Canadian Political Parties.
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Government of British Columbia British Columbia offers a wealth of social and economic opportunities for residents in every region.The province is committed to ensuring B.C. offers a highly competitive business climate that allows small businesses, investors, entrepreneurs and job creators to succeed and prosper.
With a spectacular natural landscape and a vibrant and diverse culture, B.C. is one of the world’s great year-round tourism destinations.
Legislative Assembly of B.C. The purpose of this site is to provide access to the elected Members of the Legislative Assembly, to the many public documents and proceedings from current and previous sessions of the Assembly, and to a comprehensive resource presenting information about the Legislative Assembly itself.
BC Liberals Are a made-in-BC party. They believe in a strong free enterprise economy that creates opportunities and supports vital services like healthcare and education. Wherever you live in BC, get involved today by becoming a member og the BC Liberals.
BC Conservatives British Columbia Conservative Party philosophy means in believing in the freedom of every individual and family to achieve their potential. Caring about people and the world around us while we face many problems as residents of British Columbia, of Canada and of the world.
BC New Democrats The NDP is a place where people come together to work for a better future, one where social and economic justice are the guiding principles. As social democrats we believe in a balanced and responsible approach to government, so that people can enjoy a strong economy, healthy communities, and a clean, sustainable environment.
Reform Party of BC Just as a foundation supports a structure, so too does Foundation for Reform provide the political base upon which to build—recorded votes in the Legislative Assembly, set dates for elections, meaningful initiative, referenda, recall—and a framework of policy direction built by the policy makers at the constituency level which clearly has the support of the people.
The Green Party of BC Being an effective opposition requires more than simply an ability to criticize. The job of an effective opposition is to propose alternatives, to bring forward and highlight concerns that would otherwise be overlooked, and then to work towards mutually acceptable long-term solutions that work for all British Columbians.
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