B.C. politicians support move to allow children in legislature during sittings
VICTORIA — One of the longest serving members in British Columbia’s legislature was overcome with emotion Thursday as politicians from all parties voted to allow children on the floor of the chamber.
Linda Reid said she choked up recalling her decades of efforts to help women enter politics and ensure they are treated as equals.
Reid, a B.C. Liberal who represents the Metro Vancouver riding of Richmond South Centre, was first elected in 1991.
She said when she was first elected there were no maternity leave provisions and the legislature building was ill-suited for women.