Rob Botterell
@robbotterell.bsky.social
B.C. Green MLA for Saanich North and the Islands. Retired lawyer, negotiator, strategic consultant and change master… a Happy Warrior.
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This BC NDP bill undoes Sonia Furstenau's legacy in Professional Reliance Reform, and has serious implications for our environment and for Indigenous governments. Share your views by 3pm on December 2, via the Committee's consultation portal
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Welcome to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia's Consultation Portal. Participate in public consultations, submit feedback, and share your views on key legislative matters.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This BC NDP bill undoes Sonia Furstenau's legacy in Professional Reliance Reform, and has serious implications for our environment and for Indigenous governments. Share your views by 3pm on December 2, via the Committee's consultation portal
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
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The BC Greens voted against Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act, at 2nd Reading, but the bill still passed to Committee Stage. Because this is a Private Members Bill, the public is welcome to provide input.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The BC Greens voted against Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act, at 2nd Reading, but the bill still passed to Committee Stage. Because this is a Private Members Bill, the public is welcome to provide input.
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Grateful to the grassroots organizers for bringing us all together to protect old growth forests and call out the government's broken promises -- here in Victoria, and across BC at simultaneous rallies. Both BC Green MLAs attended the Victoria rally while juggling duties in the legislature. #bcpoli
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Grateful to the grassroots organizers for bringing us all together to protect old growth forests and call out the government's broken promises -- here in Victoria, and across BC at simultaneous rallies. Both BC Green MLAs attended the Victoria rally while juggling duties in the legislature. #bcpoli
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“Having a disability should not mean living in poverty, and we look forward to a broader review of social assistance and disability rates as part of the CARGA agreement this year,” said Green MLA Rob Botterell.
B.C. ends disability assistance clawback for couples : AM 1150
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November 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
“Having a disability should not mean living in poverty, and we look forward to a broader review of social assistance and disability rates as part of the CARGA agreement this year,” said Green MLA Rob Botterell.
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Great step taken in B.C. via @sheilamalcolmsonbc.bsky.social @robbotterell.bsky.social @bcgreens.bsky.social @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social
Removal of spousal claw backs - brings dignity & respect to PWD in B.C.
#NoMorePovertyPWD (Persons With Disabilities) B.C.
Removal of spousal claw backs - brings dignity & respect to PWD in B.C.
#NoMorePovertyPWD (Persons With Disabilities) B.C.
November 14, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Great step taken in B.C. via @sheilamalcolmsonbc.bsky.social @robbotterell.bsky.social @bcgreens.bsky.social @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social
Removal of spousal claw backs - brings dignity & respect to PWD in B.C.
#NoMorePovertyPWD (Persons With Disabilities) B.C.
Removal of spousal claw backs - brings dignity & respect to PWD in B.C.
#NoMorePovertyPWD (Persons With Disabilities) B.C.
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The B.C. NDP and B. C. Greens worked together on the initiative through their co-operation and responsible governance accord agreement. Rob Botterell, Saanich North MLA representing the Greens, said clawbacks put up roadblocks and he’s glad they’re ending.
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B.C. government ending spousal clawback for people on disability assistance - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Announcement made at Nanaimo Association for Community Living office Nov. 13
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November 14, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The B.C. NDP and B. C. Greens worked together on the initiative through their co-operation and responsible governance accord agreement. Rob Botterell, Saanich North MLA representing the Greens, said clawbacks put up roadblocks and he’s glad they’re ending.
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Elbows up?🤔 Why Carney’s fast-track announcement is a disaster course for BC — from US foreign ownership to overseas jobs and climate impacts /1 🧵 #bcpoli
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Elbows up?🤔 Why Carney’s fast-track announcement is a disaster course for BC — from US foreign ownership to overseas jobs and climate impacts /1 🧵 #bcpoli
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This matters a lot of me a personal level. People on PWD should be getting enough support to live in BC. This means something in the order of $4k a month.
Having a disability should not mean living in poverty, and we look forward to a broader review of social assistance and disability rates as part of the CARGA agreement this year.
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Today is a good day. More work to do, but today is a good day.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This matters a lot of me a personal level. People on PWD should be getting enough support to live in BC. This means something in the order of $4k a month.
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…we’re still working through whether other aspects of this bill are supportable, particularly with consolidation of power in Cabinet around rate-setting & an electricity allocation framework.
As it stands, the North Coast Transmission Line serves LNG & mining projects more than British Columbians.
As it stands, the North Coast Transmission Line serves LNG & mining projects more than British Columbians.
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
…we’re still working through whether other aspects of this bill are supportable, particularly with consolidation of power in Cabinet around rate-setting & an electricity allocation framework.
As it stands, the North Coast Transmission Line serves LNG & mining projects more than British Columbians.
As it stands, the North Coast Transmission Line serves LNG & mining projects more than British Columbians.
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Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s announcement to invest in the North Coast Transmission Line is fraught with uncertainty on how the clean electricity it delivers will be used.
While the partial Indigenous ownership of the North Coast Transmission Line outlined in Bill 31 is commendable…
While the partial Indigenous ownership of the North Coast Transmission Line outlined in Bill 31 is commendable…
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s announcement to invest in the North Coast Transmission Line is fraught with uncertainty on how the clean electricity it delivers will be used.
While the partial Indigenous ownership of the North Coast Transmission Line outlined in Bill 31 is commendable…
While the partial Indigenous ownership of the North Coast Transmission Line outlined in Bill 31 is commendable…
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The major projects highlighted by the PM raise serious questions:
Ksi Lisims LNG does not represent the interests of British Columbians, and the Prime Minister’s message that fossil fuel projects, such as Ksi Lisims, are low carbon and aid the energy transition is flat-out greenwashing.
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Ksi Lisims LNG does not represent the interests of British Columbians, and the Prime Minister’s message that fossil fuel projects, such as Ksi Lisims, are low carbon and aid the energy transition is flat-out greenwashing.
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Federal and provincial governments more focused on reckless resource development than economic and climate solutions
Statement from @jervaler.bsky.social, BC Green MLA for West-Vancouver-Sea to Sky, on today's Major Projects Announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney
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Statement from @jervaler.bsky.social, BC Green MLA for West-Vancouver-Sea to Sky, on today's Major Projects Announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney
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BC Greens: Federal and provincial governments more focused on reckless resource development than economic and climate solutions - BC Green Caucus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – Statement from Jeremy Valeriote, BC Green MLA for West-Vancouver-Sea to Sky, on the Major Projects Announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney: ...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The major projects highlighted by the PM raise serious questions:
Ksi Lisims LNG does not represent the interests of British Columbians, and the Prime Minister’s message that fossil fuel projects, such as Ksi Lisims, are low carbon and aid the energy transition is flat-out greenwashing.
#bcpoli
Ksi Lisims LNG does not represent the interests of British Columbians, and the Prime Minister’s message that fossil fuel projects, such as Ksi Lisims, are low carbon and aid the energy transition is flat-out greenwashing.
#bcpoli
Having a disability should not mean living in poverty, and we look forward to a broader review of social assistance and disability rates as part of the CARGA agreement this year.
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
Today is a good day. More work to do, but today is a good day.
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CARGA UPDATE: BC Ends Spousal Caps and Clawbacks, Expanding Support for People Living with a Disability - BC Green Caucus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025NANAIMO, B.C. – The BC Greens and BC NDP have announced that, starting December 1, 2025, couples in which both partners receive disability payments will now rece...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Having a disability should not mean living in poverty, and we look forward to a broader review of social assistance and disability rates as part of the CARGA agreement this year.
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“There really are no lines," said BC Green MLA Rob Botterell, speaking about the cross-border forum. "We have so much in common, and so much great information to share about how best to work together to tackle the many challenges and opportunities we face.“
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November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“There really are no lines," said BC Green MLA Rob Botterell, speaking about the cross-border forum. "We have so much in common, and so much great information to share about how best to work together to tackle the many challenges and opportunities we face.“
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BC Green MLA @robbotterell.bsky.social is part of this cross-border forum for communities in the Salish Sea. It started in response to the pandemic, and has new purpose this year.
“Ironically, the higher levels of tension... has increased the commitment to deepen our relationships.”
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“Ironically, the higher levels of tension... has increased the commitment to deepen our relationships.”
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U.S. & Canadian leaders convene cross-border forum to strengthen collaboration & resilience - theOrcasonian.com
Building on a smaller virtual gathering in March 2025, the event reaffirmed the enduring spirit of cross-border cooperation and emphasized the vital role
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November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
BC Green MLA @robbotterell.bsky.social is part of this cross-border forum for communities in the Salish Sea. It started in response to the pandemic, and has new purpose this year.
“Ironically, the higher levels of tension... has increased the commitment to deepen our relationships.”
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“Ironically, the higher levels of tension... has increased the commitment to deepen our relationships.”
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Great piece by @zoeyunker.bsky.social featuring a few quotes from B.C. Green @jervaler.bsky.social
Bookmark it for your weekend read!
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thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Bookmark it for your weekend read!
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How the Abundance Movement Is Dividing the Left | The Tyee
Calls for fewer rules and faster building have found a progressive audience, including in the BC government.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Great piece by @zoeyunker.bsky.social featuring a few quotes from B.C. Green @jervaler.bsky.social
Bookmark it for your weekend read!
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Bookmark it for your weekend read!
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Part of @jervaler.bsky.social 's reaction to the North Coast Tanker ban announcement yesterday:
"How do we say: 'this part of the province is going to be a sacrifice zone,' while we keep the north coast in tact? To me that's a problem of inequity for the people of BC."
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"How do we say: 'this part of the province is going to be a sacrifice zone,' while we keep the north coast in tact? To me that's a problem of inequity for the people of BC."
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L’opposition aux pipelines officialisée, en C.-B.
Des Premières Nations et David Eby ont signé, mercredi, la Déclaration de la protection de la côte nord, en appui au moratoire contre les grands pétroliers.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Part of @jervaler.bsky.social 's reaction to the North Coast Tanker ban announcement yesterday:
"How do we say: 'this part of the province is going to be a sacrifice zone,' while we keep the north coast in tact? To me that's a problem of inequity for the people of BC."
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"How do we say: 'this part of the province is going to be a sacrifice zone,' while we keep the north coast in tact? To me that's a problem of inequity for the people of BC."
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Thrilled to be at the First Nations Leaders’ Gathering on the territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx ̓wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
Looking forward to connecting with old friends & new colleagues to discuss solutions to the biggest challenges facing BC.
Looking forward to connecting with old friends & new colleagues to discuss solutions to the biggest challenges facing BC.
November 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Thrilled to be at the First Nations Leaders’ Gathering on the territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx ̓wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
Looking forward to connecting with old friends & new colleagues to discuss solutions to the biggest challenges facing BC.
Looking forward to connecting with old friends & new colleagues to discuss solutions to the biggest challenges facing BC.
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Committee stage bill debate isn't as thrilling as the World Series, but on the off chance you're as nerdy as us, here's a clip of MLA Valeriote questioning the Energy Minister on Bill 31.
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Oct. 30, 2025 - MLA Valeriote questions Energy Minister on Bill 31 Clause 1
YouTube video by BC Green Caucus
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October 31, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Committee stage bill debate isn't as thrilling as the World Series, but on the off chance you're as nerdy as us, here's a clip of MLA Valeriote questioning the Energy Minister on Bill 31.
#bcpoli #lng #ksilisms
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIAD...
#bcpoli #lng #ksilisms
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIAD...
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Today MLA @jervaler.bsky.social asked the Premier to support local news, which is essential to a healthy society.
Right now, the BC Gov spends the vast majority of its advertising budget with American tech giants like Meta and Google. What if they BuyBC instead?
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youtu.be/gGpRRHsDWsg
Right now, the BC Gov spends the vast majority of its advertising budget with American tech giants like Meta and Google. What if they BuyBC instead?
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youtu.be/gGpRRHsDWsg
Oct. 30, 2025 - BC Green MLA Valeriote on supporting local news and BuyBC advertising
YouTube video by BC Green Caucus
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October 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Today MLA @jervaler.bsky.social asked the Premier to support local news, which is essential to a healthy society.
Right now, the BC Gov spends the vast majority of its advertising budget with American tech giants like Meta and Google. What if they BuyBC instead?
#bcpoli
youtu.be/gGpRRHsDWsg
Right now, the BC Gov spends the vast majority of its advertising budget with American tech giants like Meta and Google. What if they BuyBC instead?
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youtu.be/gGpRRHsDWsg
Thanks for making the time to visit my constituency, Minister!
Spent the day on Salt Spring Island with MLA Botterell to announce the opening of a new supportive @bchousing.bsky.social project with 32 deeply affordable units with supports + 4 affordable rental homes for low to middle income people. #homesforpeople #bcpoli
October 30, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thanks for making the time to visit my constituency, Minister!
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BC Greens MLA Rob Botterell spoke with Ryan Price from @cfax1070.bsky.social to chat vacancy control. Have a listen!
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Local BC Green MLA talks proposal to make rent controls between tenancies - CFAX 1070 - The Latest Audio | iHeart
<p>Green Party MLA for Saanich North and the Islands Rob Botterell joins Ryan. </p>
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October 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
BC Greens MLA Rob Botterell spoke with Ryan Price from @cfax1070.bsky.social to chat vacancy control. Have a listen!
#bcpoli #rentersrights
www.iheart.com/podcast/1300...
#bcpoli #rentersrights
www.iheart.com/podcast/1300...
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“Our housing system is designed to squeeze renters for all that they’re worth, while lining the pockets of luxury developers and big landlords,” Lowan said.
A Statistics Canada study based on data from 2020 found nearly a quarter of residential property owners in B.C. were investors.
A Statistics Canada study based on data from 2020 found nearly a quarter of residential property owners in B.C. were investors.
B.C. Greens call for a return to vacancy control with new legislation : AM 1150
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October 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“Our housing system is designed to squeeze renters for all that they’re worth, while lining the pockets of luxury developers and big landlords,” Lowan said.
A Statistics Canada study based on data from 2020 found nearly a quarter of residential property owners in B.C. were investors.
A Statistics Canada study based on data from 2020 found nearly a quarter of residential property owners in B.C. were investors.
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And another!
"Botterell noted that the NDP has supported comprehensive rent control by implementing vacancy control in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and Christine Boyle, minister of housing for B.C., backed it as a city councillor."
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"Botterell noted that the NDP has supported comprehensive rent control by implementing vacancy control in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and Christine Boyle, minister of housing for B.C., backed it as a city councillor."
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B.C. Greens look to bring back vacancy control, blocking ‘predatory landlords’ - Surrey Now-Leader
A private members’ bill seeks to bring back a tool that ties rents to units rather than to tenants
surreynowleader.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
And another!
"Botterell noted that the NDP has supported comprehensive rent control by implementing vacancy control in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and Christine Boyle, minister of housing for B.C., backed it as a city councillor."
surreynowleader.com/2025/10/28/b...
"Botterell noted that the NDP has supported comprehensive rent control by implementing vacancy control in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and Christine Boyle, minister of housing for B.C., backed it as a city councillor."
surreynowleader.com/2025/10/28/b...
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"Vacancy control was dropped by the government decades ago, but the topic has been discussed on social media in recent years in response to rising rent rates."
More great coverage on our bill to protect renters!
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More great coverage on our bill to protect renters!
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'No limits': B.C. Green Party looks to bring back rent control tool | Urbanized
B.C. does not currently have any form of rent control, and a new bill from the BC Green Party looks to change that.
dailyhive.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"Vacancy control was dropped by the government decades ago, but the topic has been discussed on social media in recent years in response to rising rent rates."
More great coverage on our bill to protect renters!
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More great coverage on our bill to protect renters!
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Right now, there are no limits on how much landlords can raise rent between tenancies — rent increases are only regulated within existing tenancies. If we want affordable housing fast, we need to look at the housing we already have. This bill will change that equation
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Today, the BC Greens introduced a Private Members’ Bill to bring back vacancy control and stabilize rent prices for tenants across the province.
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BC Greens introduce Private Members’ Bill to reinstate vacancy control - BC Green Caucus
BC Greens introduce Private Members’ Bill to reinstate vacancy control October 28, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the BC Greens introduced a Private Members’ Bill to bring back vacancy control and stabi...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Right now, there are no limits on how much landlords can raise rent between tenancies — rent increases are only regulated within existing tenancies. If we want affordable housing fast, we need to look at the housing we already have. This bill will change that equation
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