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 …
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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 …
Seven in 10 Surrey residents support community safety initiatives proposed by New Democrat MLAs: poll
SURREY – A poll of Surrey residents found broad support for five measures proposed by New Democrat MLAs to address the health and safety challenges facing B.C.’s fastest-growing city. The poll, which was commissioned by the New Democrat Opposition Caucus …
Liberals find jobs for failed candidates while others look for work
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government found jobs for their political allies, but has failed for 30 months to help the thousands of other British Columbians looking for work, say the New Democrats. “Thirty months ago, the premier told British Columbians that …
Port disruption must be resolved quickly, says NDP labour critic
VICTORIA – New Democrat labour critic Harry Bains released the following statement on the dispute between the truck drivers and Port Metro Vancouver: “All sides must do everything they can to avoid more disruption at the port. Port Metro Vancouver is …
New Democrats stand with grieving families, injured workers calling for justice and accountability
VICTORIA — New Democrats are standing with grieving families and injured workers in renewing calls for an independent public inquiry into the Babine sawmill explosion, saying it is essential for accountability and justice, and to protect other sawmill workers in …
Liberals put B.C. back in last place for private sector job creation
VICTORIA – Statistics Canada numbers show the Liberal government continues to fail on private sector job creation as the province drops back to last place in Canada since their taxpayer-funded jobs campaign began, say the New Democrats. “B.C. lost another …
Government must act on Surrey community court promises
SURREY – After years of promises and delay, the Liberal government must move forward with a much-need community court for Surrey, say the New Democrats. “Surrey could have had a community court in place years ago had the Liberal government …
Truly independent investigation needed into botched government handling of Babine sawmill explosion
VANCOUVER — The Premier must act in the public interest and appoint a truly independent investigation into botched probes into the tragic and preventable Babine Forest Products mill explosion, say New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix and WorkSafeBC critic Harry Bains. …
Surrey MLAs call for support for Surrey Accord
SURREY — All levels of government must listen to community outrage over violence in Surrey and come together to create a safer, healthier community, say New Democrats. “People in Surrey want safer streets, and they want to take action to …