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BC Liberals Welcome Support from First Nations Leaders

May 15, 2005

Vancouver – BC Liberals have received key endorsements from First Nations leaders during the course of the election campaign:

Percy Starr, Band Manager, Kitasoo Nation (Klemtu)
“We’re asking people to understand that employment in our region makes a huge difference to the quality of life of our people, our families and our communities. The NDP platform will devastate our [aquaculture] operation, for no environmental benefit.  It says to me that if you want jobs on the coast, you’d better vote Liberal.”

Chief Gibby Jacob, Squamish Nation
Lyle Leo, Lead Negotiator, Lil’wat Nation Economic Development
“On behalf of Squamish and Lil’wat Nations Joint Initiatives, we would like to thank Premier Gordon Campbell and the BC Liberals for going beyond their mandate, engaging in dialogue and for providing meaningful participation and benefits with the 2010 Olympic developments.  We hope to work with Premier Campbell and Joan McIntyre as MLA over the next four years.”

Chief Bert Mack, Toquaht Nation (Ucluelet)
“Premier Campbell’s government has presented a plan that focuses on our interests and has shown a willingness to work toward a vision of hope and belief in a brighter future for generations to come…  Premier Campbell and Gillian Trumper have my support and I hope we can continue our work together for another four years.”

Chief Robert Dennis, Huu-ay-aht Nation (Bamfield)
“Premier Campbell’s aggressive approach to economic development has been a refreshing change and has generated jobs and opened up economic doors for our community.   I fully support Premier Campbell and Gillian Trumper and look forward to working with them over the next four years.”
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BC Liberals Welcome Support from First Nations Leaders
BC Liberals have received key endorsements from First Nations leaders during the course of the election campaign.



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