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From YouTube: MAY 16 2022 Statements Susie Chant
Description
The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
3rd Session
42nd Parliament
A
Member
for
north
vancouver
seymour.
Thank
you,
mr
speaker.
I
rise
in
this
house
today
to
recognize
the
eighth
annual
bc
book
day.
This
provincial
designated
day
is
the
kickoff
to
bc
creative
industries
week.
It
is
the
opportunity
to
celebrate
bc,
publishers,
authors,
editors,
librarians
and
booksellers,
and
to
bring
attention
to
this
sector's
important
place
in
the
bc's
creative
landscape
and
its
significant
contributions
to
the
province's
economy.
A
The
province
recognizes
the
great
value
of
the
publishing
industry,
but
far
beyond
the
economic
games.
The
true
value
of
our
provincial
publishing
industry
cannot
be
measured.
Books
are
foundational
to
developing
literary
skills
in
our
children
and
those
learning
english
as
a
second
language
bc.
Publishers,
in
particular
tell
bc
stories
reflect
and
amplify
our
diverse
cultures
and
history
through
books.
We
can
explore
our
world
share,
learn
and
connect
with
the
unique
voices
of
others
around
us.