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PG MLA’s named to special parliamentary committee

Photo (Kiel Giddens, BC Conservative candidate) – provided by candidate

A pair of local MLAs are part of a committee that is seeking input on the Lobbyists Transparency Act.

It entails its review of the law that regulates lobbying activities in British Columbia.

The committee includes Prince George-Mackenzie rep Kiel Giddens and Rosalyn Bird of PG-Valemount, both of whom are flying the Conservative banner.  

The special committee accepts written submissions from interested individuals or organizations until September 19th at 2pm. 

Photo (Rosalyn Bird, BC Conservative) – provided by candidate

The group will also invite presentations at public hearings. The deadline to complete the review is May 4th, 2026. 

The remaining members of the committee consist of: 

* Steve Morissette, MLA, Kootenay-Monashee (chair); 

* Susie Chant, MLA, North Vancouver-Seymour; 

* Harwinder Sandhu, MLA, Vernon-Lumby. 

 

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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