VICTORIA – The BC Liberal government chose to do nothing as allegations of dirty money in B.C.’s housing market grew stronger. They allowed the situation to get out of hand, and made people pay the price as housing became even …
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BC Liberals fighting against limits on rent increases just two weeks after admitting they’re needed
VICTORIA – Two weeks ago, BC Liberal MLA Todd Stone admitted his former government’s rent increase policy needed to change. Today, he’s fighting that change even though he knows it’s needed to protect renters from rapidly increasing rents. On September …
Andrew Wilkinson’s BC Liberals would remove limits to rent increases across the province
BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson’s housing spokesperson opposes any limits on rent increases, showing they are still putting the interests of big money friends ahead of British Columbians struggling with high housing costs. This morning, government’s Rental Housing Task Force …
What is Wilkinson worried that dirty money documents will reveal?
After refusing the Attorney General’s request to allow confidential access to BC Liberal government cabinet documents to assist in the fight against dirty money in B.C. casinos, it seems BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson is worried about what they may …
BC Liberals and their friends double down on preventing pro-rep referendum: ICBA confirms it will appeal Supreme Court ruling against injunction
The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association announced today they will appeal the B.C. Supreme Court ruling against their request for an injunction to block this fall’s referendum on proportional representation. “Proportional representation will give people a stronger voice and more …
Wilkinson still refusing to take responsibility for ICBC and dirty money scandals
Today at UBCM, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson showed he hasn’t learned a thing from his government’s ICBC and dirty money scandals. When asked twice by reporters if he would allow the current government access to cabinet documents to help …
New Democrat government committed to crackdown on speculators with multiple vacant homes
As the New Democrat government’s tax on housing speculators shows signs of working, the BC Liberals and their allies continue to protect foreign speculators and people sitting on multiple vacant homes. Last week, MLS figures revealed pre-sale condo prices are …
BC Liberal friends fail in attempt to block people from voting in referendum
The BC Liberals’ big money friends, The Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, failed in their attempt to block the upcoming referendum on electoral reform through the courts today. It’s clear though that Andrew Wilkinson and the BC Liberals don’t want …
Andrew Wilkinson’s B.C. Liberals created a costly mess at ICBC
VICTORIA – Andrew Wilkinson’s B.C. Liberals secretly created a mess at ICBC and left British Columbians holding the bag. Here’s their track record: The B.C. Liberals raided $1.2 billion from ICBC – money that should have been kept to keep rates affordable …
BC Liberal plan to stop Community Benefit Agreements would hurt local workers and the economy
VICTORIA – Last week, the NDP government rolled out additional details on Community Benefit Agreements, which include: An overall target of 25% apprenticeship hours over three years to address the skilled worker shortage left behind by the BC Liberals Priority …