BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson should not be able to choose which money laundering cabinet documents are released to the Cullen Inquiry or government officials. Speaking on the Lynda Steele Show yesterday, Wilkinson bowed to pressure on disclosure, but insisted …
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Time “has finally arrived” for Andrew Wilkinson to release cabinet documents on money laundering
Yesterday, Global News reported that the RCMP warned the BC Liberals in detail about organized crime’s involvement in BC gaming sector, including money laundering, murders, children being kidnapped, and a businessman connected to organized crime buying into a BC casino. …
CMHC report shows Speculation Tax is adding to rental supply
A new report from CMHC concludes that the NDP’s Speculation and Vacancy Tax contributed to an historic increase in condo units being used for long-term rental in Metro Vancouver. The CMHC’s Vancouver Rental Market Report shows the number of …
Explosive report shows BC Liberals received detailed warnings about criminal activity in casinos
An explosive Global News investigative report today says that the RCMP warned the former BC Liberal government about serious criminal activity infecting the province’s gaming sector. Former Crown prosecutor Sandy Garossino said the RCMP report “shreds the credibility” of former …
BC Liberals continue to support unfair tolls on the Port Mann Bridge
A tweet by BC Liberal House Leader Mary Polak raises questions about whether the BC Liberals would bring back tolls on the Port Mann bridge. Polak defended tolls on the Port Mann, saying the BC Liberals considered it a solution …
MLA Jennifer Rice’s statement on increased service levels on Route 26
HAIDA GWAII – MLA for North Coast Jennifer Rice has released the following statement regarding BC Ferries’ service notice for Route 26: “I’m pleased to hear BC Ferries is implementing government’s service level increase on Route 26 between Skidegate and …
New Democrat statement on Federal commitment to ban conversion therapy
VANCOUVER- Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA for Vancouver-West End has issued the following statement following the federal government’s commitment to ban conversion therapy: “I would like to thank the federal government for committing, through today’s mandate letter, to amending the criminal …
MLA Conroy welcomes funding for local public safety organizations
CASTLEGAR – New Democrat MLA Katrine Conroy is welcoming $263,900 in funding for five not-for-profit organizations in the West Kootenays. The organizations, which provide public safety services, are receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. “Everyone involved in these organizations puts …
MLA Elmore welcomes funding for local public safety organization in Vancouver-Kensington
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA Mable Elmore is welcoming $42,500 in funding for the South Vancouver Community Crime Prevention Society, based in Vancouver-Kensington. The organization, which provides public safety services, is receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. “Part of building community …
Province adds water-access only exemption to Speculation and Vacancy Tax
VICTORIA – Today Minister Carole James announced that the province would be adding a water-access only exemption to the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT). “When we introduced the speculation and vacancy tax, Metro Vancouver was at the peak of a real …