Weekly post cabinet @jjhorgan press conference underway. The state of emergency has been extended for another two weeks. #bcpoli #covid19bc
BREAKING - Horgan says this is the longest state of emergency in BC's history with 'no likely end in site.' #bcpoli #covid19bc
BREAKING - Horgan says MLAs will return to the legislature June 22. Says some members will be in Victoria and others will join virtually. #bcpoli #covid19bc
Horgan says he expects a 'partisan rock or two' to be thrown when session returns. #bcpoli #covid19bc
There is an Urgent Primary Care Centre coming to Surrey. Premier Horgan says there are 90,000 people in Surrey without a family doctor. This is second UPCC in Surrey. #bcpoli #covid19bc
On long term care homes and conditions at homes in BC, Horgan says he was horrified to read reports out of Quebec and Ontario about conditions in long term care. #bcpoli #covid19bc
Horgan says when his government was sworn in they focused on fixing staffing problems at care homes raised by BC's seniors advocate. #bcpoli #covid19bc
Horgan on long term care: "The horrors being seen elsewhere are not being duplicated here in British Columbia." #bcpoli #covid19bc
On Canucks holding training camp in the US, Horgan says he's excited Canucks are in the playoffs. Says Vancouver is still on the list as a possible hub city even with quarantine rules in place. #bcpoli #covid19bc
Jason Kenney is asking for the feds to drop quarantine restriction for hockey players. John Horgan is not. "We will not waive the rules of Canada." #bcpoli #covid19bc #Canucks
On BC government supporting women and low grades in report card, Horgan says he is not familiar with the report. "I am very proud on the work we have done on gender equity." #bcpoli #covid19bc
On quarantine rules for Hollywood North, Horgan says government is focusing on getting the film industry back up and running. Says Vancouver isn't a bad place to self isolate and the province will only ask for rules to change 'when it's safe to do so'. #bcpoli #covid19bc
On provincial financial support for the @BCLions, Horgan says he is an 'enormous CFL fan' but there are lots of organizations and groups asking for financial support. #bcpoli #covid19bc
Horgan: "I would love to see the @BCLions have a season this year." #bcpoli #cfl
On businesses being required to rehire people who have been laid off before new employees, Horgan says he agrees with this principle. #bcpoli #covid19bc
On no quarantine by July, Horgan says every day seems like 7 days and Vancouver shouldn't be ruled out as hub city due to rules existing today. "Two weeks from now, four weeks from now could be a different situation." #bcpoli #covid19bc
Horgan says both himself and Dr. Henry are looking forward to looking at a plan from the NHL on using Vancouver as a hub city. #bcpoli #covid19bc
On tourism sector and no international travel this year, Horgan says hasn't spoken to @JayInslee 'in a while' and his view is progress has been made due to insistence borders remain closed. #bcpoli #covid19bc
Horgan says he would like to go to Okanagan and enjoy cherry season. Says the focus should be on seeing BC. Says a lot can be done to stimulate tourism economy. #bcpoli #covid19bc
On half of kids going back into the school system on June 1, Horgan says plan would not have been put in place if the province didn't believe it was safe. Says all the stakeholders have come together to put in a plan to prepare for 'regular school' in Sept. #bcpoli #covid19bc
On PPE pushback from China after Meng Wanzhou ruling, Horgan says the decision of the courts is the decision of the courts. Says what happens next is up to the participants. Says he understands the decisions may have political ramifications. #bcpoli #covid19bc
On federal support for @BCFerries and public transit, Horgan says there was success on sick pay plan. "We were persistent week after week'. Horgan says he has made case repeatedly for transit and has support from @fordnation. #bcpoli #covid19bc
Says on Ferry support, it's a different story. Says trying to work with east coast premiers as allies on government funding. #bcpoli #covid19bc
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