VICTORIA – Andrew Wilkinson’s policies would hurt renters and make the housing crisis worse, says BC NDP Housing Minister Selina Robinson. “A half-hearted apology isn’t good enough if Andrew Wilkinson is going to roll back every action we have taken …
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Andrew Wilkinson’s non-apology shows he still doesn’t understand the reality of renters, says NDP’s Robinson
VICTORIA – Since suggesting on Wednesday that renting was just a wacky rite of passage, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson has had numerous opportunities to clarify his remarks. But so far he has refused to genuinely correct or retract his …
BC Liberals continue to let down coastal communities by opposing additional ferry sailings, says NDP’s Trevena
VICTORIA – Just last week, John Horgan’s BC NDP government restored 2,700 sailings on 10 routes that the BC Liberals had cut. In yesterday’s question period, the BC Liberals criticized the new sailings, supposedly on environmental grounds – while simultaneously making the case …
Andrew Wilkinson’s description of renting as “a wacky time of life” shows he’s out of touch with regular British Columbians, says NDP’s Chandra Herbert
VICTORIA – Yesterday, Andrew Wilkinson described renting as “a fact of life that’s a rite of passage” and “a wacky time of life.” He also criticized the NDP’s action to prevent a 4.5% rent hike and to better protect tenants …
BC NDP budget invests in opportunities for people as BC continues to have the strongest economy in Canada
VICTORIA – Budget 2019 builds on British Columbia’s thriving economy with strategic investments to create good jobs and opportunities for people in every corner of the province. By investing in a strong, sustainable economy that works for people, British Columbia has …
BC Liberals’ own 2017-18 budget forecasts show that housing starts are up significantly under the BC NDP
VICTORIA – As the BC Liberals attempt to blame the BC NDP for housing start projections, a quick look at the last BC Liberal budget shows that the BC Liberals predicted substantially lower housing start levels under their plan for …
BC Liberals’ own 2017-18 budget forecasts show that housing starts are up significantly under the BC NDP
VICTORIA – As the BC Liberals attempt to blame the BC NDP for housing start projections, a quick look at the last BC Liberal budget shows that the BC Liberals predicted substantially lower housing start levels under their plan for …
An Andrew Wilkinson budget would mean a billion dollar giveaway to the richest British Columbians but service cuts and MSP premiums for everyone else
VICTORIA – Last year, John Horgan’s BC NDP asked the wealthiest 2% of British Columbians to contribute a little more. That revenue helped government reduce costs for regular families and invest more in underfunded services like healthcare, education, childcare, and …
Todd Stone’s flip flop on speculation and vacancy tax
VICTORIA – Today in Question Period, BC Liberal MLA Todd Stone criticized government’s Speculation and Vacancy tax, which affects people who leave homes vacant in the areas hardest hit by the housing crisis. But when running for BC Liberal leader, …
BC Liberals collected $3 million in campaign donations from independent power industry while signing deals costing BC families $200 a year
A report on BC’s independent power industry released Wednesday reveals that sweetheart deals made by the BC Liberals will cost British Columbians a staggering $16.2 billion over 20 years. That’s an extra $200 on every residential ratepayer’s bill, every year …