The B.C. Liberals’ arrogance about their HST betrayal reached a new high this week, with Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton telling British Columbians that the HST will not impact the things “people should be purchasing.” (Maple Ridge News, Aug. 25, …

Liberal claim: The economic downturn was “unpredictable and brutally deceiving.” The facts: The B.C. Liberals have deliberately ignored all of the warning signs. Since the winter, economists and economic indicators warned that the B.C. Liberal revenue projections were inflated. For …

Liberal claim: The B.C. Liberals claim that the HST will “lead to lower retail prices for consumers.” The facts: The only evidence the B.C. Liberals use to prove this claim is one report on the Maritimes’ experience. However, when they …

Liberal claim: The government will find “new savings by doing things differently in all ministries and Crown agencies.” The facts: The B.C Liberal record includes massive pay raises for the premier and his top advisors. In the pre-election period they …

Liberal claim: The B.C Liberals “will protect critical health and education services.” The facts: The B.C. Liberals are cutting thousands of medically necessary surgeries, reducing access to MRIs and other diagnostic services. British Columbians who did not vote for cuts …

In another post-election shocker, B.C. Liberal finance minister Colin Hansen has admitted that his budget forecast was shot prior to the May 12 election. The National Post today reports: “The Finance Minister now concedes his original forecast of a 0.9% contraction ‘held up …

During the election the B.C. Liberals campaigned on their commitment to the environment. Now, just a few months after the election, here are some of the programs they are slashing before the budget comes out: Shut down the LiveSmart BC …

In another post-election bombshell, the B.C. Liberals have admitted they weren't telling British Columbians the truth when they promised to restore balanced budgets after two years of deficits. Today's announcement that the government will extend the duration of red ink for at …

As B.C. Liberal MLAs head into what is sure to be a heated caucus meeting this morning, how many of them will stand up for their constituents who are concerned about the HST? Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett has suggested consumers …

As more and more small businesses speak out about how the HST will hit their bottom line, the B.C. Liberal government seems ready to sacrifice the industry in order to protect the premier for betraying British Columbians after the election. …