VICTORIA— An auditor general’s report shows the B.C. Liberals’ Integrated Case Management system (ICM) is an unfinished, dysfunctional mess that doesn’t accomplish what it set out to do, and fails to protect sensitive information about vulnerable children and their families. …
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back to Nathan CullenDelay in MCFD placement harming children of murdered mother
VANCOUVER— It’s distressing that 10 months after their mother was murdered, the children of Angila Wilson remain in the care of strangers, rather than with their aunt and uncle, says Doug Donaldson, the New Democrat spokesperson for children and family …
B.C. Liberals continuing to fail kids in care, report shows
VICTORIA — A new report confirms that the B.C. Liberals are continuing to fail children in care, say the New Democrats. “New numbers showing that a majority of former foster kids end up on social assistance sadly confirms what we’ve …
BC Liberals water down New Democrat legislation that would rule out oil bitumen in gas
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals refused to pass New Democrat legislation that would rule out pumping oil and diluted bitumen through natural gas pipelines, and instead watered down the legislation into a simple regulation that could easily be reversed. “When …
B.C. Liberals failing B.C.’s most vulnerable children
VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberals are failing to provide appropriate care for children and youth who have multiple vulnerabilities according to a new report from the Representative for Children and Youth. “When it comes to the most vulnerable children-in-care, B.C. Liberal …
New Democrat bill would prevent conversion of pipelines to transport bitumen
VICTORIA – A private member’s bill introduced by New Democrat MLA Doug Donaldson would prevent the conversion of natural gas pipelines to transport heavy oil or diluted bitumen. The British Columbia Oil and Gas Activities Amendment Act would forbid the …
B.C. Liberals are failing to protect B.C.’s most vulnerable children
VICTORIA— A report released today shows the B.C. Liberals are failing to manage B.C.’s child and youth protection system. “The B.C. Liberals say what they think people want to hear, then do whatever they want. Their actions when it comes …
B.C. Liberals undermine Northwest economic opportunity again with divisive and tone-deaf approach to Gitxsan
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Liberal government’s divisive and tone-deaf approach to relations with the Gitxsan is hurting opportunities for people and businesses who depend on certainty over the Northwest’s land base. “Rather than addressing Gitxsan concerns respectfully, the B.C. Liberals …
New Democrat statement on historic victory for Xeni Gwet’in, Tsilhqot’in and First Nations
Further proof that B.C. Liberal mismanagement delays justice and threatens economy New Democrat leader John Horgan and aboriginal relations and reconciliation critic Doug Donaldson made the following statement on today’s historic Supreme Court of Canada decision that the Tsilhqot’in have …
Statement from B.C. New Democrats to mark National Aboriginal Day
VANCOUVER – New Democrat leader John Horgan and aboriginal affairs and reconciliation critic Doug Donaldson released the following statement to mark National Aboriginal Day: “Today, we join with all Canadians to celebrate National Aboriginal Day. “We celebrate and honour the three …