VICTORIA – British Columbians could be facing significant cuts to vital services like health care as the federal government balances its budget on the backs of the provinces, say the New Democrats. The federal Parliamentary Budget Officer confirmed Friday that …
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back to Mike FarnworthLiberal government quietly releases two-year report on dismal “jobs plan”
VANCOUVER – The Liberal government released a two-year report on their so-called “jobs plan” on Tuesday without fanfare because the “jobs plan” has been undeniably dismal, say the New Democrats. “In late September 2011, the premier launched her jobs plan …
Two years of Liberal jobs plan leaves B.C. with 9,500 fewer private sector jobs
VICTORIA — This month’s jobs report shows the province has lost 9,500 private sector jobs since the Liberals launched their jobs plan two years ago, proving that the plan has been a failure, say New Democrats. “The B.C. Liberal jobs …
July job loss more bad news for BC families
VICTORIA – B.C.’s loss of 11,800 private sector jobs in July is more evidence that the Liberal government’s jobs plan has been a failure, say New Democrats. “The Liberals campaigned on a successful jobs plan and spent millions advertising it …
Provincial debt and hidden debt on the rise in B.C., say New Democrats
VICTORIA – New Democrats are calling for a plan to address the province’s rising hidden debt, which has reached nearly $100 billion under the B.C. Liberals. “The government has locked British Columbian taxpayers into nearly $100 billion in contractual obligations, …
New Democrats present response to Liberals’ bogus budget
VICTORIA – New Democrat finance critic Mike Farnworth presented a response to the June budget update and the Liberal government’s ongoing fiscal mismanagement in the B.C. legislature Tuesday. “Premier Christy Clark and the Liberals say one thing, but do another,” …
British Columbians will pay more and get less under Bogus Budget 2.0
VICTORIA – Instead of admitting the 2013 budget isn’t and never was balanced, the Liberals have tabled a document that will lead to drastic cuts to vital services, increases to fees and will hurt British Columbia’s most vulnerable citizens, say …
Premier must answer serious questions about growing pay raise scandal
VICTORIA — Big raises for executives at the Provincial Health Services Authority are just the latest evidence that Premier Clark and the Liberals are not serious about reining in the high rollers in government while they cut programs and services …
Liberals lead B.C. to an economic slow-down
VICTORIA – An RBC Economics report showing B.C. will be one of only two provinces to see slower economic growth this year than in 2012 is proof the B.C. Liberals have mismanaged the B.C. economy, say the New Democrats. The …