The constituency office can assist residents of Peace River South with a wide range of Provincial Government matters. This includes help navigating provincial programs and services, resolving issues with government ministries or Crown agencies, and connecting you with the appropriate departments when challenges arise. While the office cannot override government decisions, it can help ensure your concerns are heard and followed up on.
The constituency office cannot assist with federal matters, including Canada Pension Plan, Employment Insurance, immigration, or passport services. It also cannot provide legal advice or intervene in court proceedings. For municipal issues, residents are generally directed to their local council or regional district, though the office may help point you in the right direction.
You can request assistance by phone, email, or through the contact form on this website. To help staff respond efficiently, please include your full name, address including postal code, community of residence, and a brief description of the issue. Supporting documents may be requested depending on the nature of your concern.
Yes. All information shared with the constituency office is treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of assisting with your request. Personal information is handled in accordance with provincial privacy legislation, and your consent will be obtained before any information is shared with government ministries or agencies.

You can contact the MLA about issues that fall under provincial jurisdiction, including health care, education, highways and transportation, energy and natural resources, public safety, environmental regulation, and provincial taxation. If you’re unsure whether your concern is provincial, the constituency office can help determine the appropriate level of government.
An MLA cannot unilaterally change government policy or reverse individual decisions made by ministries or agencies. However, the MLA can raise concerns on your behalf, request explanations, advocate for fair treatment, and bring systemic issues to the attention of government and the Legislature.
Provincial issues can be raised through a variety of avenues, including written correspondence with ministers, meetings with ministry officials, questions and statements in the Legislative Assembly, and participation in committee work. These tools help ensure that local concerns from Peace River South are part of provincial decision-making.
When contacting the MLA about a provincial issue, it is helpful to include your name, contact information, community of residence, and a clear summary of the issue. Any relevant documents, timelines, or reference numbers can also assist the office in following up effectively.

An MLA represents their constituents in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. This includes debating and voting on legislation, raising local concerns in the Legislature, participating in committees, and holding government accountable.
The Legislative Assembly is responsible for passing provincial laws, reviewing government spending, and providing oversight of the provincial government through debate, questions, and committee work.
The legislative role focuses on work in Victoria, such as lawmaking, policy debate, and committee participation. The constituency role focuses on helping residents navigate provincial services and ensuring local issues are heard. Both roles are essential and work together to serve the people of Peace River South.
MLAs may be appointed to committees or serve in critic roles where they focus on specific policy areas. In these roles, the MLA reviews legislation, engages with stakeholders, and provides oversight related to their assigned responsibilities.