VICTORIA – New Democrats introduced legislation that would protect British Columbians from lawsuits intended purely to inhibit their right to free speech. “British Columbians have a strong and wonderful tradition of expressing themselves regarding matters of public interest,” said Leonard …
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back to Sheila MalcolmsonNew Democrats introduce bill that would stop public money from being wasted on lobbyists
VICTORIA – New Democrats introduced legislation on Thursday that would stop public institutions such as universities from wasting public funds on government lobbyists. “Just last week we exposed that several post-secondary institutions wasted thousands of dollars hiring B.C. Liberal-connected lobbyists …
New Democrats urging the public to voice concerns regarding Societies Act changes
VICTORIA – B.C.’s New Democrats have been urging the public to voice their concerns regarding the Liberal government’s proposed changes to the Societies Act which could silence non-government organizations, and tie them up in court battles. New Democrat spokesperson for …
New Democrats will stand for equality in TWU vote
VANCOUVER –At a meeting Tuesday of the Law Society of B.C., New Democrat MLAs who are members of the bar will vote against a policy that discriminates against LGBT students. “The administration at Trinity Western University is proposing a law …
Statement on tragic shooting at Nanaimo mill
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader Adrian Dix issued the following statement on the tragic shooting at the Western Forest Products mill in Nanaimo Wednesday: “It is with heavy hearts we mourn for those who were killed or injured in today’s tragic …
B.C. Liberals won’t commit to protecting Horseshoe Bay-Departure Bay ferry service
VICTORIA –Transportation Minister Todd Stone is refusing to rule out cutting the ferry service that connects Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo “I asked the minister directly whether he was planning to cut this vital link between Vancouver Island and the mainland; …
B.C. Liberal electoral heavy-handedness undermines independent commission
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals are robbing the independent Electoral Boundary Commission of the ability to deliver recommendations free from government manipulation, say the New Democrats. “We believe the Electoral Boundaries Commission should be allowed to do their job and …
Justice ministry officials provide new evidence confirming Liberals bogus budget
Victoria – Senior Justice Ministry officials are providing new evidence that confirms the Liberals’ promises of a balanced budget and protecting essential public services are false, says New Democrats. “Before the election, the Liberals insisted they had produced a balanced …
Liberal impaired driving legislation tying up B.C. courts again
VICTORIA – The Liberal government’s hastily passed impaired driving legislation is facing further opposition in B.C. courts, say New Democrats. “The Liberal government rammed through the Motor Vehicle Amendment Act with almost no debate in 2010. We are still trying …
Fraser, Popham, Mungall and Krog join New Democrat caucus executive
VICTORIA – Today the New Democrat Official Opposition selected its caucus executive, including four new members: Scott Fraser, Lana Popham, Michelle Mungall and Leonard Krog. Here is the new executive: • Caucus Chair: Shane Simpson, Vancouver-Hastings • Deputy Caucus Chair: …