B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon and fellow MLA Ben Stewart have doubled down on their opposition to the speculation tax, one week after an independent report found the tax has caused owners of multiple homes to rent out their vacant properties, adding …
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B.C. Liberals fail to show renewal at convention, says Elmore
PENTICTON – Instead of taking meaningful steps towards renewal at this weekend’s convention, B.C. Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon doubled down on old approaches and old ideas. Falcon kicked off convention by picking former MLA John Yap as President of the …
Name change can’t hide Kevin Falcon’s record of putting the top 1% ahead of everyone else, says BC NDP’s Mercier
As the BC Liberals consider a name change at their convention, BC NDP MLA Andrew Mercier says that a rebrand can’t hide Kevin Falcon’s track record of making life harder for people. “Kevin Falcon can’t hide his record behind a …
NDP MLA Paddon announces three new scholarships for 2SLGBTQ+ community members in partnership with Chilliwack PRIDE
CHILLIWACK – On Thursday, June 2, New Democrat MLA Kelli Paddon announced in the legislature that in partnership with Chilliwack PRIDE society, she will be co-funding 3 new scholarships available to 2SLGBTQ+ community members who live in Chilliwack or Kent. “Pride month …
Kevin Falcon continues to attack BC NDP for eliminating Port Mann tolls
BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon has again criticized Premier John Horgan’s decision to remove tolls from the Port Mann bridge. In legislature debate today, Falcon mocked Horgan for removing tolls. https://twitter.com/i/status/1532171782177710080 Removing tolls has saved drivers $1,500 every year and …
BC Liberals spread lies about healthcare staffing levels
The BC Liberals have falsely claimed that Statistics Canada numbers show that there are fewer people working in hospitals since before the pandemic. The 10,000 workers referenced by the BC Liberals reflects an adjustment in how Statistics Canada classifies the …
Kevin Falcon called Surrey hospital land “surplus” and sold it off
SURREY – In today’s Question Period, Health Minister Adrian Dix raised Kevin Falcon’s decision to sell land that had been set aside for a second hospital in Surrey. In 2012, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon used his budget speech to announce the …
NDP MLA Brenda Bailey says provincial funding will improve not-for-profit services and supports in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – NDP MLA Brenda Bailey says people in Vancouver will benefit from upgrades to not-for-profit services and programs with additional funding from B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants program. “Each not-for-profit receiving this funding does invaluable work to lift up and protect …
NDP MLAs Dean and Rankin say graduate scholarship funding will help students at UVic and Royal Roads excel
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs Mitzi Dean and Murray Rankin say graduate students at the University of Victoria and Royal Roads University will benefit from greater access to education and training without increased financial pressure as graduate scholarships are awarded. …
NDP MLA Malcolmson says graduate scholarship funding will help students at Vancouver Island University excel
NANAIMO – New Democrat MLA Sheila Malcolmson says graduate students at Vancouver Island University will benefit from greater access to education and training without increased financial pressure as graduate scholarships are awarded. “BC funding more scholarships at Vancouver Island University …