On behalf of B.C.’s official opposition New Democrats, I want to send best wishes to all of Canada’s athletes competing at the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. And I want to say how especially proud I am of …
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back to Adrian DixChristy Clark must explain role in provoking school strikes
VICTORIA— Christy Clark must release documents detailing the role she played in provoking strikes at B.C. schools, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “The B.C. Liberal government was caught trying to provoke a full-scale strike in B.C. schools,” said New Democrat leader …
Dix to Premier Clark: Babine sawmill workers and their families demand independent inquiry
VANCOUVER —New Democrat leader Adrian Dix has written Premier Clark formally requesting she convene an independent inquiry into the botched handling of the investigation into the Babine Forest Products mill explosion. Dix met with Babine mill workers and their families …
Truly independent investigation needed into botched government handling of Babine sawmill explosion
VANCOUVER — The Premier must act in the public interest and appoint a truly independent investigation into botched probes into the tragic and preventable Babine Forest Products mill explosion, say New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix and WorkSafeBC critic Harry Bains. …
Surrey MLAs call for support for Surrey Accord
SURREY — All levels of government must listen to community outrage over violence in Surrey and come together to create a safer, healthier community, say New Democrats. “People in Surrey want safer streets, and they want to take action to …
Statement by BC New Democrat leader Adrian Dix and Worksafe BC critic Harry Bains on the botched investigation into the Babine Forest Products explosion
There remain far too many unanswered questions about the tragic explosion at the Babine Forest Products mill. It is clear that the Clark government has bungled the investigation into the causes of the explosion that killed two workers, injured many …
Economic indicators show B.C. losing ground under Clark Liberals
Vancouver – A host of economic indicators illustrate how the Clark Liberals’ 28-month-old economic plan for B.C. is failing, says New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix. “Twelve months ago, the Clark Liberals were advertising their economic plan for the province as …
New Democrats release legislative archive to advance reconciliation with province’s Chinese community
VANCOUVER – To advance the reconciliation process with B.C.’s Chinese community, New Democrats are releasing the province’s extensive legislative record of official discrimination against Asian minorities, and are organizing a cross-cultural forum at the Wosk Centre of Dialogue involving members …
Op-ed: B.C. must reconcile with its past official racism against Chinese Canadians
By Adrian Dix, Special to the Straight “The people of Canada want to have a white country.” — Sir Wilfrid Laurier, former prime minister of Canada “British Columbia shall be a white man’s province.” — Sir Richard MacBride, former premier …
Premier Clark must stand up for BC economy and environment, say “No” to Enbridge pipeline
VANCOUVER— B.C. New Democrats are calling on the Premier to act to protect B.C.’s economy and environment and stop the Enbridge pipeline from proceeding. “Throughout the review process, British Columbians demonstrated their overwhelming opposition to the Enbridge pipeline, including the …