VICTORIA – Parliamentary maneuvers will do nothing to get B.C. closer to an LNG industry that meets our needs, say B.C.’s New Democrats. Green member of the legislature Andrew Weaver has proposed an amendment to the government’s Throne Speech that …
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VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan congratulates the Canadian-Fijian community as they celebrate their nation’s 44th independence anniversary. The country gained independence from the United Kingdom on Oct. 10, 1970. “On behalf of the New Democrat caucus, we extend …
Premier’s words cannot be trusted – she is failing to ensure responsible LNG development can move forward
VICTORIA – While Premier Christy Clark certainly knew what to say about B.C.’s LNG potential, she has not done what is needed in order to ensure responsible LNG development moves forward, said New Democrat leader John Horgan and spokesperson for …
Sharing and compassion are values that unite British Columbians: Eid Mubarak!
VICTORIA – The generosity and compassion taught by Islam and celebrated on this holy occasion of Eid al-Adha is shared by all British Columbians, said New Democrat leader John Horgan. “On behalf of the New Democrat caucus, we extend our …
MLA Jennifer Rice welcomes New Democrat spokesperson for LNG to Prince Rupert
PRINCE RUPERT – North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice hosted colleague MLA Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat Official Opposition spokesperson for natural gas development, in Prince Rupert this Monday and Tuesday. “Prince Rupert and the North Coast are integral to the …
Surrey New Democrats call for reversal of police cuts, implementation of Surrey Accord
SURREY— New Democrat MLAs in Surrey have written to Justice Minister Suzanne Anton joining the call for a reversal to more than $4 million in cuts to law enforcement and for provincial action on the Surrey Accord. “The B.C. Liberal …
B.C. New Democrat statement in celebration of Independence Day in India
Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for International Trade, Immigration and Multiculturalism, released the following statement in celebration of Independence Day in India. “On behalf of John Horgan and British Columbia’s New Democrat caucus, I would like to extend my …
B.C. New Democrat statement in celebration of Independence Day in Pakistan
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 my …
Statement from the New Democrat Official Opposition on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
VICTORIA– New Democrat Leader John Horgan and multiculturalism critic Bruce Ralston (Surrey-Whalley) issued the following statement celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr: “On behalf of the B.C. New Democrat caucus, we extend best wishes to all who are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr to mark the end …
New Democrats will stand for equality in TWU vote
VANCOUVER –At a meeting Tuesday of the Law Society of B.C., New Democrat MLAs who are members of the bar will vote against a policy that discriminates against LGBT students. “The administration at Trinity Western University is proposing a law …