On April 12, 2010, Doug Donaldson, MLA, Stikine, Deputy Finance Critic and active member of the Canadian CED Network, made a private members statement in the legislature on the need for a meaningful Rural BC Strategy and the role Community Economic Development could play in helping support our northern communities with the proper focus. You can view my statement at : Rural B.C. Community Economic Development – D. Donaldson, MLA – April 12, 2010