What the Bill Does: Creates an immediate 30-day driving prohibition for reckless driving, giving police the authority to take dangerous drivers off the road right away. Requires police to report every reckless driving prohibition to the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles …
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back to Dana LajeunesseBC NDP MLA introduces bill addressing reckless driving, following tragedy for local family
VICTORIA – Juan de Fuca–Malahat MLA Dana Lajeunesse has introduced the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act (No.2), 2025, known as Xavier’s Law, to provide new tools to remove dangerous drivers from the road and prevent future tragedies. If passed, the bill …
NDP MLAs say grants will strengthen local arts and culture in the West Shore and surrounding communities
COLWOOD – New Democrat MLAs Dana Lajeunesse, Ravi Parmar, and Darlene Rotchford say people in Esquimalt, Sooke, and the West Shore will benefit as local organizations receive grants to support music, theatre, arts, and culture programs. “Our arts community in Langford and …
BC NDP MLA Lajeunesse says Juan de Fuca region will be better prepared with funding for evacuation planning
METCHOSIN – BC NDP MLA Dana Lajeunesse says provincial funding for local evacuation planning projects means communities in the Juan de Fuca area will be better able to keep people safe and informed when emergencies occur. “When emergencies arise, it’s …
MLA Lajeunesse says funding will improve emergency response in Juan de Fuca region
METCHOSIN – New Democrat MLA Dana Lajeunesse says that emergency responders in Malahat, Metchosin, and Sooke will be better equipped to provide services to people, thanks to new funding for improved 911 communication systems. “Especially in some rural areas, access to …
NDP MLA says funding for Port Renfrew and Malahat regions will help diversify economy, promote sustainability
PORT RENFREW– BC NDP MLA Dana Lajeunesse says that projects in the Port Renfrew and Malahat regions will benefit from funding to promote economic diversification and sustainability in rural communities. “Economic development is key to embracing all the potential that …
NDP MLA Lajeunesse says funding will help fight invasive plants in the Juan de Fuca and coastal communities
SOOKE – New Democrat MLA Dana Lajeunesse says a local organization will continue fighting the spread of invasive plants, thanks to provincial funding for a local project. “The Coastal Invasive Species Committee does great work to address the impact of invasive …
NDP MLA Lajeunesse says project will build upon work to create safer commutes for Metchosin school community
METCHOSIN – New Democrat MLA Dana Lajeunesse says people in Metchosin commuting to, from, and around Hans Helgesen Elementary will be safer thanks to additional grant funding to build upon road and crossing safety improvements done in recent years. “Lighted crosswalks help …
BC NDP MLA Dana Lajeunesse says funding will strengthen emergency support services in the Juan de Fuca and Malahat regions
PACHEEDAHT – BC NDP MLA Dana Lajeunesse says communities in the Juan de Fuca and Malahat regions are receiving funding that will help to better support people who need to evacuate from their homes during emergencies. “Emergency support services protect …
NDP MLA Dana Lajeunesse says active transportation project in Sooke will keep people moving towards sustainability
SOOKE – BC NDP MLA Dana Lajeunesse says more people in Sooke will be able to safely and conveniently choose active transportation to get around, thanks to provincial funding. “Sooke will be better connected with these additional active transportation improvements,” …