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 …
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back to Amna ShahCongratulations 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 …
Clark’s LNG promises still empty, despite federal approval, says NDP
VICTORIA – The federal environmental approval for Pacific Northwest LNG on Tuesday was little more than a reminder of Christy Clark’s failure to deliver even a single LNG plant, despite making it the key plank in the 2013 election campaign, …
New Democrats Statement on Eid al-Adha
VICTORIA— On the holy occasion of Eid al-Adha, New Democrat leader John Horgan made the following statement on behalf of the Official Opposition. “On behalf of the New Democrat caucus, we extend our whole-hearted and warmest greetings to the Muslim …
B.C. New Democrat statement in celebration of 70th Independence Day in India
Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for trade and multiculturalism, released the following statement in celebration of the 70th Independence Day in India. “It was on Aug. 15, 1947, that India became a sovereign nation. On behalf of John Horgan …
B.C. New Democrat statement in celebration of Independence Day in Pakistan
Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for trade and multiculturalism, released the following statement in celebration of Independence Day in Pakistan. “On behalf of John Horgan and British Columbia’s New Democrat caucus, I would like to extend my best wishes …
Surrey’s overdose crisis needs immediate action from the Christy Clark government
VICTORIA—New Democrats have tabled legislation that would take action on Surrey’s overdose crisis, but Christy Clark continues to delay, calling for action from the federal government. “Just weeks ago, people in Surrey saw 36 overdoses in 48 hours. But still …
John Horgan says Surrey families need schools, not stunts, from B.C. Liberals
SURREY – New Democrat leader John Horgan visited Surrey today to call for secure, stable and adequate funding for public schools. “Christy Clark has used Surrey kids as a backdrop for two political announcements in recent weeks. But unfortunately for …
New Democrats statement on Tilbury LNG expansion announcement
VICTORIA— Bruce Ralston, New Democrat spokesperson on natural gas, trade, and manufacturing, issued the following statement on the expansion of the Tilbury LNG facility that was announced on Thursday: “Congratulations to Fortis BC and Hawaiian Electric for signing this agreement, …