VICTORIA— New Democrats are calling on MLAs on both sides of the house to support a bill that would protect the job security of victims of domestic violence. “This bill would guarantee that those fleeing domestic violence have the ability …
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VICTORIA— John Horgan, Leader of the B.C. New Democrats, and Maurine Karagianis, spokesperson for women’s issues, commemorated International Women’s Day and released the following statement: “Today is a day to honour the women in our lives, and the women in …
New MLAs bring new energy to Opposition shadow cabinet
VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan welcomed two new members who will bring further energy to the Official Opposition shadow cabinet. “Jodie Wickens and Melanie Mark represent a renewed energy and diversity to the B.C. New Democrat caucus, and they will be powerful …
Newly-elected First Nations woman continues B.C. New Democrats track record of firsts
VICTORIA— Swearing in new members to the legislature and making history in the process is always exciting, but it is typical of the B.C. New Democrats. “Once again the B.C New Democrats are making history,” said New Democrat Leader John …
Women’s Caucus 2015 report
A year ends, and a new year begins Throughout 2015, the B.C. New Democrat Women’s Caucus was very active in raising issues of particular importance to women, as well as many other issues that concern all British Columbians. In this …
B.C. New Democrat statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan and women’s spokesperson Maurine Karagianis released the following statement recognizing the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. “On December 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered at École Polytechnique in …
New Democrat statement on the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat women’s spokesperson Maurine Karagianis issued the following statement in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: “Violence against women continues to plague families and communities in British Columbia. “Whether it’s the …
New Democrats’ poverty reduction act would address B.C.’s child poverty
VICTORIA— With three recent reports showing that British Columbia continues to have persistently high child poverty under the Christy Clark government, New Democrats are pressing for their poverty reduction legislation to finally be passed. “New Democrats have introduced legislation for a …
Three years later Missing Women’s Inquiry recommendations are left by the roadside
VICTORIA — Three years after the Missing Women’s Inquiry not only has the Christy Clark government refused to implement recommendations, but they have also stopped reporting on their lack of progress, say New Democrats. “The B.C. government’s approach to the …
Records contradict B.C. Liberal spin on the Highway of Tears
VICTORIA— It took a whistleblower and a damning report from the Information and Privacy Commissioner, but the B.C. Liberals have finally released some notes requested almost a year ago regarding meetings held along the Highway of Tears. “For the last …