VICTORIA – Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for Immigration and Multiculturalism, released the following statement in celebration of Pakistan Day. On behalf of John Horgan and British Columbia’s New Democrat caucus, I would like to extend my best wishes …
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back to Amna ShahHuman Rights Commission needed now for British Columbians, says Horgan
VANCOUVER— With hate speech incidents rising in B.C. on the heels of Donald Trump’s executive order against Muslim travellers, it is time to re-establish the B.C. Human Rights Commission, says New Democrat Leader John Horgan. “B.C. is currently the only province …
New Democrats statement on Black History Month
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat Leader, John Horgan, and multiculturalism spokesperson, Bruce Ralston, issued the following statement today celebrating Black History Month in Canada: “Each year in February, we celebrate the achievements of Canadians of African and Caribbean ancestry. Black History …
Statement by B.C. New Democrats on the 83th Anniversary of the Holodomor
VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrat Leader, John Horgan released the following statement on the commemoration of the anniversary of the Holodomor in Ukraine, in honor of the many victims of this horrific tragedy that occurred 83 years ago. “Today, proud …
Clark government has failed to protect B.C. softwood interests, New Democrats say
VICTORIA – Friday’s announcement of potential sanctions against B.C. lumber show that Christy Clark has failed to make sure British Columbia’s interests are a priority for the federal government, say the New Democrats. The protectionist U.S. lumber lobby has asked …
John Horgan and New Democrats will get Surrey moving with transit upgrades
SURREY – While the Christy Clark government refuses to increase funding for desperately needed transit and transportation improvements in Surrey, New Democrat leader John Horgan says he will boost funding and get to work building upgrades to get people and …
B.C. New Democrat statement on Diwali
John Horgan, Leader of B.C. New Democrats, made the following statement on the occasion of Diwali, Festival of Lights: “As British Columbians of Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist faiths and backgrounds celebrate Diwali, the B.C. New Democrats wish you a …
Clark government has failed to prepare for softwood agreement expiry: New Democrats
VICTORIA – The Christy Clark government has failed to properly prepare for Wednesday’s ultimate expiry of the Softwood Lumber Agreement, say the New Democrats. “A year after the premier claimed a new agreement was her first priority, talks on an …
Congratulations on the Fiji Republic’s 46th Independence Day celebration
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader John Horgan issued the following statement to the Canadian-Fijian community as they celebrate the nation’s 46th independence anniversary. The country gained independence from the United Kingdom on Oct. 10, 1970. “On behalf of the New …
Auditor General confirms Liberal IT mismanagement
VICTORIA— Christy Clark’s government has wasted hundreds of millions of dollars that should have gone to frontline services on failed or incomplete IT projects, says New Democrat MLA Bruce Ralston. “The immense waste and mismanagement of the Christy Clark government comes …