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Aileen Machell
@aileenmachell.bsky.social
Deputy Chief of Staff to British Columbia Premier David Eby

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Applications are now open! Thanks to Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social and the @bcndpcaucus.bsky.social government, the province will soon be training doctors at a new medical school in the heart of downtown Surrey.

A historic step forward as we work to strengthen healthcare in BC.
October 15, 2025 at 9:19 PM
As Trump launched a new attack on BC workers with more tariffs on Canadian forest products, Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social and Minister @rparmarbc.bsky.social stood with leaders from the forest sector and labour. Together, they're calling for unity and support from Ottawa to respond to the crisis.
October 15, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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What’s happening in Gaza is profoundly heartbreaking. It is unconscionable to deny aid to starving families.

I thank @MarkJCarney for adding our voice to the international call for a two-state solution.

We support Canada’s efforts to get aid flowing and a lasting peace.
July 29, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Good morning from beautiful Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada. 🇨🇦
June 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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This week we are celebrating everything that makes our country the place we love to call home.

Canada is great – not because we are perfect, but because we always want to do better.

We are strong, proud, free – and we are going to keep it that way.

Have a happy Canada Day week 🇨🇦
June 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
We’re independent, we control our own future, and we’re unapologetically Canadian.

As we approach Canada Day, let’s come together to celebrate all we love about this place we call home.
This week we are celebrating everything that makes our country the place we love to call home.

Canada is great – not because we are perfect, but because we always want to do better.

We are strong, proud, free – and we are going to keep it that way.

Have a happy Canada Day week 🇨🇦
June 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Proud to be standing for BC!
@aileenmachell.bsky.social
June 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Magical evening in Victoria, BC.
March 3, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Every kid should feel safe & know they belong.

Bullying is harmful & can have devastating consequences.

We wear pink today to show we care. We stand up to bullying of 2SLGBTQIA+ kids & all bullying.

Everyday we work to build a BC where all can feel safe & grow without fear.
February 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The Spring legislative session begins today as a major threat has grabbed our collective attention. 🇨🇦

Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social
and his BC NDP team are focused on protecting BC from the threat of Trump’s unjustified tariffs, and standing firm as Trump threatens Canada’s sovereignty.
February 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
To protect BC jobs, businesses and economic prosperity from global threats, we need to keep working to make sure BC isn’t in this position ever again. It’s full steam ahead on strengthening our economy through major projects to deliver wealth and high-paying jobs to communities.
The BC government releases the list of 10 projects (18 if you count individual wind projects) worth $20b and 8,000 jobs it plans to fast-track to completion to benefit BC economy during threat of Trump tariffs. Most located in north.
February 6, 2025 at 2:18 AM


BC’s Premier David Eby, “adopted an economic eye-for-an-eye approach, & nothing was off the table—not export bans, not travel boycotts and certainly not retaliatory import tariffs, right down to Florida orange juice.”

Fascinating profile of Premier Eby by Maclean’s Magazine.
January 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social has assembled a task force on trade & economic security as part of BC’s response to the Trump tariff threat. The task force is co-chaired by YVR CEO Tamara Vrooman, Greater Van BoT CEO @bridgitteanderson.bsky.social, and Teck CEO Jonathan Price.
January 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
As President-Elect Trump takes office, uncertainty around his promised, unjustified tariffs looms over Canada. As @davidebybc.bsky.social
and @brendabailey.bsky.social outlined, Trump’s proposed tariffs would harm our economy, impact BC’s prov finances, & hurt people on both sides of the border.
January 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Serious times call for serious leadership and a government that stands up for people, and Premier @Dave_Eby and his team are addressing the very real and big threats facing British Columbians. Eby's mandate letters, marching orders to Ministers, reflect this priority. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
Economic growth, protecting public services key focus of cabinet mandate
Cabinet ministers are being directed to focus on growing B.C.’s economy and protecting vital public services in the face of unprecedented threats from beyond Canada’s borders, including United States ...
news.gov.bc.ca
January 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
British Columbia is the best place to live in the world, but people here face real, serious threats. Today, Finance Minister @brendavancouver.bsky.social provided analysis on potential impacts of Trump tariffs, and the volatility surrounding those threats. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...
B.C. provides economic assessment of Trump’s tariff threat
As B.C. continues to fight against threatened United States tariffs of 25% on all Canadian imports, the Province has done a preliminary assessment of potential impacts to the B.C. economy of a trade w...
news.gov.bc.ca
January 16, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Tonight @davidebybc.bsky.social announced gov will introduce bill to allow BC Energy Regulator to act as one-window regulator for permits to support the North Coast Transmission Line & other electricity transmission projects.
This builds on green light given to 9 clean energy projects last December.
January 15, 2025 at 4:14 AM
At Natural Resources Forum in Prince George, @davidebybc.bsky.social notes the success of natural resource projects is key to our success as a province.

“You can’t pour from an empty cup… We have to create wealth and we have to do it together.”
January 15, 2025 at 3:35 AM
“This is a critical moment for British Columbia, and we will respond with strength and leadership.”

www.biv.com/news/comment...
David Eby: B.C. prepared for economic defence against American threats
Premier's economic plan targets red tape and U.S. trade tensions
www.biv.com
January 13, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Meghan is a true gem, as a friend and a colleague. I’m lucky to work alongside her.
NEW - As part of continued reorganization in @davidebybc.bsky.social office, Meghan Sali has been promoted from policy director to the premier’s “principal secretary” - a new role in the office designed to lead policy development for government.
January 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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January 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Tomorrow, Premiers will meet to plan our response to Trump’s tariffs including a trade mission to Washington, DC because tariffs will hurt Americans and Canadians alike. With our strategic response, Canada’s Premiers will stand up for Canadian workers and businesses.

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January 7, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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The new BC-Alberta wine agreement is a win-win. Wine lovers in Alberta will have access to BC’s finest wines, while BC’s wineries can thrive with new opportunities for economic growth. More important than ever as we face the threat of US tariffs.

Learn more: winebc.com/industry/med...
January 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Taking a digital break from most of the ‘socials’ for the rest of the year.

May you end 2024 feeling peace, not pain. May you look back with gratitude, not regret. May you accept the past and stay confident in the present. May you be ready to step boldly into what's ahead. 💪🏼

Happy holidays, all.
December 25, 2024 at 1:08 AM
A stunning day in Oyster Bay, BC
December 24, 2024 at 11:50 PM