VICTORIA – Today in Question Period, the BC Liberals refused to condemn threats by Alberta to attempt to drive up gas prices for British Columbians. In Question Period, Deputy Premier Carole James said, “Well, it’s incredible to hear the other …
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Reality Check: Andrew Wilkinson’s B.C. Liberal Team
Andrew Wilkinson’s B.C. Liberals still aren’t working for British Columbians. His spokesperson for children and families opposes B.C.’s child care program, and seems to just want women to stay home with their kids In the legislature, MLA Laurie Throness …
Wilkinson continues to fight speculation tax even after learning over 99 per cent of British Columbians won’t pay it
VICTORIA – Last week, Finance Minister Carole James confirmed that over 99 per cent of British Columbians will not pay the speculation tax, and that British Columbians’ rural vacation homes will be exempt. But that didn’t stop Andrew Wilkinson from …
As most British Columbians struggle to afford housing, Wilkinson stands with top 2% of homeowners
VICTORIA – Yesterday, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson came out against the NDP’s tax increases on luxury homes worth over $3 million. Housing Minister Selina Robinson says the BC Liberal record of protecting people at the top is one of …
Andrew Wilkinson must tell British Columbians if he would reinstate MSP Premiums
VICTORIA – It’s time for B.C. Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson to tell British Columbians if he would reinstate regressive MSP Premiums being eliminated by the new NDP government. “Andrew Wilkinson opposes the Employer Health Tax, but he’s not clear about …
Putting people first: The first seven months and first full budget of John Horgan’s B.C. New Democrat government
VICTORIA – Last week – seven months after being sworn in – Finance Minister Carole James delivered the first full budget that puts people first after 16 long years of BC Liberal neglect. In just seven months, Premier John Horgan and …
The same people trying to stop proportional representation also want to bring big money back into B.C. politics
VICTORIA – Both the B.C. Liberals and the “No” side on electoral reform have two things in common: they’re both trying to stop proportional representation, and they want to bring back big money. On March 1, the No BC Proportional Representation …
What the B.C. Liberals really think about child care – in their own words
VICTORIA – Andrew Wilkinson’s official spokesperson on children and family development revealed Monday what the B.C. Liberals think of investments in child care. Here is what Laurie Throness, Andrew Wilkinson’s official spokesperson for children and family development, said in the …
Wilkinson’s opposition to real estate speculation taxes shows he’s still putting those at the top ahead of regular British Columbians
VICTORIA – Last week, Andrew Wilkinson came out against the B.C. government’s proposed measures to tackle speculation. “After his B.C. Liberal government let the cost of housing soar out of reach for people, Andrew Wilkinson is still putting real estate …
MLA Rick Glumac recovering from prostate cancer and returning to the B.C. legislature today
VICTORIA – Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Rick Glumac is returning to the B.C. legislature Monday, following a two-week absence from Victoria while recovering from treatment for prostate cancer. “Like so many other British Columbians who face a personal battle with cancer, …