VANCOUVER – Liberal government neglect and systemic lapses in enforcement led to the deaths of four workers and the inability to lay charges in the aftermath, said New Democrat labour critic Harry Bains today. “There is one message from the …
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back to Jessie SunnerLiberals must end neglect of crime in Surrey
SURREY – New Democrats are calling on the B.C. Liberal government to make a commitment to Surrey’s future after statistics show crime in the Newton area is up 36 per cent over the same time last year. “The RCMP’s first …
Surrey neighbourhood facing spike in break-ins shows need for more police officers
SURREY – New Democrat MLAs are calling for more police officers on the street as another Surrey neighbourhood struggles with a frightening crime problem. Residents on one stretch of 93B Avenueare facing a serious problem with vandalism and break-ins. Fourteen …
New Democrats introduce legislation to hold companies to account for workplace deaths
VICTORIA – New Democrats marked the annual Day of Mourning by introducing a bill to the B.C. legislature that would ensure companies are held accountable for workplace deaths. “This bill would see corporate executives and directors held accountable for cases …
New Democrat labour critic’s recommendation for BC legislature to mark Day of Mourning accepted
VICTORIA – The provincial legislature has adopted New Democrat labour critic Harry Bains’ recommendation to formally mark the annual Day of Mourning to honour British Columbians who have lost their lives on the worksite. “Earlier this week, I approached both …
New Democrat statement in response to the release of the LNG working group report
New Democrat jobs and labour critic Harry Bains released the following statement in response to the release of the LNG working group report: “In 2011 Christy Clark released a jobs plan without any plan for skills training and apprenticeships. For …
New Democrats and victims’ families collaborate on inquiry terms of reference
Expert legal opinion confirms public inquiry into Babine sawmill explosion and fire is still an appropriate option VICTORIA – Terms of reference that would establish an effective public inquiry into the Babine Mill tragedy have been prepared with workers …
Small businesses forgotten in Port Metro dispute
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government is failing to stand up for small businesses that were forced to pay escalating fees to store containers during the dispute at Port Metro Vancouver. “Port Metro Vancouver engaged in bullying tactics throughout this …
Liberals exacerbate dispute by siding with Port Metro Vancouver, New Democrats say
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals are exacerbating the dispute at Port Metro Vancouver by siding with the port in its bullying tactics of truckers, say the New Democrats. “Port Metro Vancouver has threatened to revoke the licenses of independent truckers …
New revelations support call for public inquiry into Burns Lake explosion
VICTORIA – Revelations that WorkSafeBC didn’t use all the investigatory tools at its disposal following the explosion and fire at the Burns Lake sawmill are just the latest reasons a fully independent and public inquiry is needed, say the New …