Robin AustinTERRACE— North Coast MLA Gary Coons and Skeena MLA Robin Austin say that child-protection workers in the northwest are the latest victims of Gordon Campbell’s pre-election budget deception.

“Gordon Campbell didn’t campaign on cutting services for vulnerable children,” said Coons. “This is more proof of the B.C. Liberals pre-election budget deception.” 

Gary CoonsThe BCGEU says that six full time child protection worker positions will be eliminated from the region that includes Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert because of budget shortfalls.

“With poverty deepening due to deteriorating economic conditions, we can expect an increase in children needing the services of the ministry,” said Austin. “This is a cruel and senseless cut that puts children at risk.”

Gary Coons

North Coast

Gary Coons was re-elected as the MLA for the North Coast on May 12, 2009. He was first elected to the Legislature on May 17, 2005.

Robin Austin

Skeena

Robin Austin was re-elected as the MLA for Skeena in May 2013.