VICTORIA— Scott Fraser, New Democrat MLA for Alberni-Pacific Rim, introduced legislation today that would protect B.C.’s caves for generations to come. “Caves in this province have great cultural and environmental significance, but we have failed to protect them. Every year, …
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back to Josie OsborneFraser and Donaldson welcome Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling on discrimination against First Nations children
VICTORIA – New Democrat spokesperson for aboriginal relations and reconciliation, Scott Fraser, and New Democrat children and families spokesperson, Doug Donaldson, welcomed this week’s decision by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal that the federal government discriminates against First Nation children …
Enbridge court decision reveals Christy Clark’s shortsightedness and puts B.C. development at risk
VANCOUVER— Wednesday’s Supreme Court of B.C. ruling on Enbridge shows that Christy Clark’s rush to hand decision making power over to the Harper government was wrong and could put major developments in B.C. at risk, say the New Democrats. “This …
Reconciliation is key at upcoming First Nations leaders’ and cabinet meeting, New Democrats say
VICTORIA – B.C.’s New Democrats will be keeping close tabs as First Nations leaders and B.C.’s provincial cabinet come together for their second annual gathering in Vancouver, particularly as revelations regarding the Liberal government’s failure to properly consult with the …
B.C. NDP urging peaceful resolution at Unist’ot’en Camp
VICTORIA— New Democrat spokesperson for aboriginal relations and reconciliation, Scott Fraser, and Doug Donaldson, MLA for Stikine, released the following statement on the ongoing situation at the Unist’ot’en camp: “B.C. New Democrats have been closely monitoring the developing situation at …
Official Opposition forces government to reinstate Christmas dinner for seniors and family members
VICTORIA — Outcry from the Official Opposition and New Democrat leader John Horgan forced the B.C. Liberals to admit they were wrong in their uncaring decision to limit the number of guests seniors could bring to Christmas dinner at Vancouver …
Op-ed: Liberals need a new relationship with First Nations, starting with trust
By Scott Fraser, New Democrat spokesperson for Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation. This week Premier Christy Clark and her cabinet will sit down with B.C.’s First Nations leaders. For leaders who were promised better by this premier, this meeting has been …
Statement on the summit between First Nations leaders and the B.C. government
VICTORIA— New Democrat leader John Horgan and New Democrat Aboriginal relations spokesperson Scott Fraser released the following statement on the summit between First Nations leaders and the B.C. Liberal government: “New Democrats are pleased to see that after years of …
Premier Clark must ensure feds back up negotiation promises with federal dollars and resources
Premier Clark must ensure Monday’s words from the federal government on treaty and related negotiations are backed up with real federal dollars and resources to resolve First Nation title and rights issues and improve economic opportunities across B.C. “Provincial and …
Continued B.C. Liberal failure and neglect toward First Nations relations hurting opportunities for people and businesses
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Liberal government’s continued failures in its relations with First Nations are hurting opportunities for people and businesses who depend on certainty over B.C.’s land base. “Premier Clark appears to know the right things to say about …