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 warmest thoughts to the Muslim community …
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VICTORIA – Today John Horgan, Leader of the B.C. New Democrats, updated the Official Opposition shadow cabinet. “People deserve better than they are getting from this government. We are committed to providing leadership that works for people, not just the …
B.C. Liberals’ refusal to fund Community Safety legislation leaves Surrey neighbourhoods in fear
SURREY— Problem properties in Surrey have neighbours living in fear with no immediate solutions in sight because the B.C. Liberals have turned their backs on funding a practical solution to protect the community. Two single family dwellings that have been …
B.C. New Democrat statement in celebration of Independence Day in Pakistan
Vancouver – Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for International Trade, Immigration, 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 …
B.C. New Democrat statement in celebration of 69th Independence Day in India
Vancouver – Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for International Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism, released the following statement in celebration of the 69th Independence Day in India. “It was on August 15, 1947 that India became a sovereign nation. On …
New Democrats welcome Fiji Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe “Frank” Bainimarama
Victoria – Fiji Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe “Frank” Bainimarama visited the British Columbia Legislature in Victoria on Thursday and met with New Democrat Leader John Horgan, MLAs Sue Hammell, Bruce Ralston and Harry Bains. Bainimarama is on an official visit and will …
Unlike premier’s B.C. LNG deal, Australia got guaranteed local jobs and environmental protection
The B.C. Liberals said British Columbia’s LNG agreements “will be consistent with approaches previously adopted in Australia.” Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman said in the legislature: “If you’re looking to do it right, you go and look at similar economies. …
LNG deal: Foreign corporations get tax breaks while families pay more
While B.C. families are paying more in fees and rate increases for everything from hydro rates to MSP premiums, foreign-owned LNG companies will be cashing in on tax breaks and protection from future tax increases for the next 25 years …
Ramadan greetings from the B.C. New Democrats
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader John Horgan and multiculturalism spokesperson Bruce Ralston issued the following statement on the occasion of Ramadan on behalf of the B.C. New Democrats: “As Muslims start to observe Ramadan in British Columbia, throughout Canada and …
British Columbians still waiting for final investment decision on LNG
SURREY – New Democrat natural gas development spokesperson Bruce Ralston issued the following statement regarding Petronas’ conditional investment decision to move forward on LNG. “New Democrats are looking forward to the possibility of a final investment decision. Unfortunately, the big …