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 …
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VICTORIA— New Democrat MLA, Harry Bains, introduced a bill that would protect manufactured home owners from being evicted with no supports when the site of their homes is slated for redevelopment. “In my community of Surrey, people who live in …
As Surrey violence increases, New Democrats demand effective action from Clark government
VICTORIA— New Democrat Surrey MLAs Harry Bains, Sue Hammell and Bruce Ralston issued the following statement demanding immediate and effective action from the Christy Clark government in light of escalating violence in Surrey: “There were too many shootings in Surrey …
Christy Clark’s Liberals admit Surrey schools “bursting at the seams”
SURREY – After a Surrey MLA and cabinet minister admitted Surrey schools are “bursting at the seams,” Christy Clark continued to deny that her budget is starving B.C. public schools, say New Democrats. “Christy Clark’s budget forces $25 million in cuts onto school …
Surrey students suffer from Christy Clark’s broken promises
SURREY— The Christy Clark government’s failure to act on continuous enrolment growth and project delays are leading to overcrowded schools in Surrey, with students and families paying the price, say the New Democrats. “Surrey has been one of the fastest growing school districts …
Christy Clark government gives three different positions on Uber to three different communities
VANCOUVER— This week the Christy Clark government did a 180 degree turn on their position on Uber, but now that position has come full circle, say the New Democrats. “Several months ago, Christy Clark’s transportation minister said ‘no way’ to …
Clark responds to concerns about Surrey crime with ‘there’s a new minister’
VICTORIA— Premier Christy Clark’s empty response to the growing gun violence problem in Surrey shows she’s just not there for the people of the lower mainland, say the New Democrats. “We called on the premier to take immediate action to …
Liberal government pays to protect College of Veterinarians of BC, despite findings of racial discrimination
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government permitted the professional association governing B.C. veterinarians to discriminate against South Asian professionals for over a decade by providing it with an emergency indemnity, say the New Democrats. “A 10-year-long battle against institutional racism …
Letter to Premier Clark on the crisis of public safety in Surrey
New Democrat leader John Horgan and MLAs Harry Bains, Sue Hammell, Bruce Ralston and Mike Farnworth sent Premier Clark the following letter expressing their concerns about the crisis of public safety in Surrey. Dear Premier Clark: A crisis of public …
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 …