SURREY – Surrey New Democrat MLAs are welcoming $374,000 in funding for eight not-for-profit organizations in Surrey. The organizations, which offer public safety and environmental programs, are receiving the funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. The recipients of the community grant …
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back to Amna ShahOne year after Premier Horgan took office, B.C’s economy is the strongest in Canada
On the first anniversary of Premier Horgan’s swearing in, key economic indicators show that B.C.’s economy is leading the country and has started working better for people: Wage growth: up 6.1% over the past year – the highest in Canada …
MLA Jagrup Brar responds to anti-violence rally in Surrey
SURREY – Surrey-Fleetwood MLA Jagrup Brar and Surrey-Whalley MLA Bruce Ralston commend the passion shown by the parents and young people who attended the anti-violence rally in Surrey on Wednesday evening. “When young people fall victim to senseless gun violence, …
New Democrat MLAs welcome school upgrades and new busses for Surrey students
SURREY – Local New Democrat MLAs say students in Surrey will benefit from safer, more efficient and comfortable schools thanks to almost $15 million in provincial funding for school upgrade projects and new busses in the Surrey School District. Surrey School …
Statement from John Horgan and the New Democrat caucus on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr
VICTORIA– New Democrat Leader John Horgan and multiculturalism spokesperson Bruce Ralston (Surrey-Whalley) issued the following statement celebrating Eid al-Fitr: “On behalf of the B.C. New Democrat caucus, we extend best wishes to all who are celebrating Eid al-Fitr to mark the …
B.C. New Democrat statement in celebration of Pakistan Day
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 …
Human 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 …