Mike Starchuk Fundraiser Update
Due to an unforeseen circumstance, Mike’s Fundraiser, originally scheduled for August 25th, has to be postponed to a later date.
Please check back here, or on Mike’s Social Media channels for updated details, which will be posted as soon as they become available.
We are sad about the delay… but, fear not! You *WILL* still get to learn “How to drink from a fire hose!”
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments For Seniors
Below is a graphic, listing the details for arranging for COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for Seniors.
At the bottom of the post, there is a link, with the details in a printable PDF format.
Here is a link to the 1 page COVID-19 information in a printable PDF format:
1-Pager – Booking COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments
More than 275,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far in British Columbia and the vaccines are proving to be highly effective in reducing outbreaks in settings such as long-term care.
We are now inPhase 2 of BC’s Immunization Plan and an online registration tool is being developed to support Phase 3.
Seniors 80+ years old and Indigenous seniors 65+ years old, will be able to schedule their vaccine appointments in March. The regional call centres will open up to seniors by age, according to the schedule outlined above.
As a result of changes in dose scheduling, everyone in the province who wants to be immunized will be able to receive their first dose of the vaccine by July. BC will also be receiving its first batch of AstraZeneca vaccines next week. This will allow us to look at potentially vaccinating additional priority populations and front-line essential workers.
This is no doubt exciting news for everyone in our province – every immunization brings us closer to the end of a pandemic that has impacted our lives in so many ways. In the meantime, we need to ensure we are continuing our efforts to keep each other safe until we reach the later phases of our Immunization Plan and our communities are better protected.
— Mike Starchuk, MLA Surrey-Cloverdale
Pink Shirt Day 2021
Season’s Greetings
Happy holidays to you and your loved ones.
For some, this will not resemble a traditional holiday season from past years.
Our current set of circumstances do not permit gatherings outside of our households, but this won’t last forever.
Thanks to all of you for doing your part during the season. We know it has not been easy.
It is important to, “Be kind, be calm and be safe” this holiday season.
Season’s Greetings!
Mike Starchuk, MLA Surrey-Cloverdale
Office Update
As we move into the second week of the first session of the 42nd Parliament, I’d like to update my Surrey-Cloverdale constituents of the progress of setting up and equipping a Constituency office.
As some of you may know, there has been a massive IT issue in the Legislature and they have been working around the clock to resolve these technical issues. All MLAs have their email up and running in some form, but the new MLA’s are in various states of operations. Equipment (computers and phones) still have not arrived, which create a number of connectivity issues with using personal equipment to connect to constituents.
With regard to my office set up, I was not able to move into the former MLA office, as that lease arrangement had ceased. We have found some vacant space in a building near 64 Avenue and 176 Street. We have an office floor and design plan currently in the drawing stages, before it goes to the Legislature for approval. Once that is complete, we will be able to apply for a tenant improvement permit from the City of Surrey, and then work can begin.
With regards to the IT and equipment issues, the hope is to have the equipment here before Christmas. Once this is achieved, my Constituency Assistant (CA) will be able to begin the daunting task of creating a “system” to address the files that will be generated.
Members of the public have been very understanding with the technological challenges I am facing, in this transition, and your patience is greatly appreciated during these challenging times.
To contact me please go to the CONTACT page on this website, or you can visit my Government of BC page (my MLA info page).
Thank you and I look forward to seeing, visiting and hearing from you in the near future.
~ Mike
Because of COVID, all Swearing-In Ceremonies were done virtually.
Here is me signing the Oath Of Alligiance,
and becoming the MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale, over Zoom,
on November, 24th, 2020.
Thank you, Surrey-Cloverdale!
Thank you to the people of Surrey-Cloverdale… I am honoured, and so very grateful!
The journey for myself has just begun, but for the BC NDP and John Horgan and his team, the journey still continues… for the next four years.
I am excited and honoured to be the first BC NDP MLA in Surrey-Cloverdale, and the first professional Fire Fighter to be elected to the BC Legislature.
To Marvin Hunt, I thank you for your years of public service, both as a City Councillor, and as an MLA. I wish you well in your future endeavors.
The people of BC have made it clear, the vision of the BC NDP, under the leadership of John Horgan, is what is needed to move British Columbians out of a Pandemic, in a safe and secure manner. British Columbians know the BC NDP is prepared to lead us in an economic recovery at the same time providing investments into our healthcare and educational systems. These investments will lead us in job growth of 18,000 additional jobs annually.
I have spent the last month speaking to the people of Surrey-Cloverdale, in a safe, socially distanced manner. We talked about what matters the most to them and what the BC NDP can bring to Surrey-Cloverdale. We talked about their voices being heard and we talked about the future of Surrey-Cloverdale.
I am sure the residents of Surrey-Cloverdale are excited to have a new hospital coming, with a regional cancer center as part of the new hospital.
I am sure the residents are excited to have SkyTrain connecting them to the regional transit system.
I am sure the residents are excited to have additional school spaces coming to Surrey-Cloverdale
All of the above-mentioned projects, that are coming to Surrey-Cloverdale, will improve healthcare, education and transportation. These are the things the residents told me they cared the most about. These projects will create many new jobs and help move our economy out of the pandemic. These construction projects will help families in Surrey-Cloverdale.
I wish to thank my team. They inspired and pushed me every day. Like all good teams, behind them are a great team of volunteers.
Special thanks to the members of Surrey Fire Fighter Association – Local 1271.
Thanks to my friends and family who were a big part of my decision to pursue this next step of my life.
And again, thanks to the people of Surrey-Cloverdale, for putting their trust in me. I am honoured, humbled, and so very grateful.