Just so we are all clear. The provincial government has downloaded all responsibility to the districts. Much has been downloaded to the Health and Safety Committees as outline by Min Fleming. The district health 2/

2/ and safety committee holds no power other than in an advisory capacity. The power lies in the school joint health and safety committees - part of these are staffed by teachers. Teachers do not 3/

3/ return until September 8. The teacher reps in some schools are not chosen until September. These committees are set up in contract to protect staff and work with Worksafe that is set up to protect workers. 4/

What is missing here? Any leadership or detailed direction by the provincial government and a downloading to a committee that has not yet met. @bcndp stop downloading and lead. Make sure schools are safe for staff and students to return.