Spencer raises questions about the role of a BC Liberal party donor in the BC Place Roof decision

April 12, 2010

"My question is to the minister. Over a week ago the minister promised this House that he would provide more information on Mr. Turner's role. Will the minister stand up today and tell this House what meetings with government were organized by Mr. Turner, who attended, what was discussed and when did those meetings happen — as the minister promised to share with the House?"

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Spencer champions the BC NDP as a longtime advocate for the province's film and television industry and criticizes the BC Liberals for dragging their feet to support the industry

March 8, 2010

“Last July the governments of Ontario and Quebec took strong action to invest in their film and television sectors, and almost instantly, I'm told, the phones in B.C. stopped ringing. International producers who wanted to come shoot in B.C. were now going to Ontario. They could make more money there, and they had a government and an industry there keen for their business. So where was our government? ...Month after month after month, nothing happened."

Spencer talks about the great community he lives in and the challenges it faces.
November 24, 2008

“My community of Vancouver-Burrard is a place where neighbours look out for one another. Many don't have a lot, but they have a community.