VICTORIA— New Democrat spokesperson for education Rob Fleming released the following statement on the $27 million budget shortfall that the Vancouver School Board is facing: “The $27 million shortfall to the Vancouver School Board budget is just another example of …
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Darcy urges ban of pay-for-plasma clinics
VICTORIA— British Columbia should ban pay-for-plasma clinics, say the B.C. New Democrats. “Paid blood donations put our safe blood supply at risk in more ways than one and it’s disappointing that Health Minister Terry Lake left the door open,” said …
Christy Clark’s government is ignoring money laundering in B.C.
VANCOUVER— New Democrats are calling on Christy Clark to take action and crack down on money laundering in B.C. “Serious concerns around money laundering have now been raised in B.C. real estate, in gambling, and in liquor sales. It’s clear …
B.C. New Democrat statement in celebration of Pakistan Day
Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for immigration and multiculturalism, released the following statement in celebration of Pakistan Day: “On behalf of John Horgan, Leader of B.C.’s New Democrats, I would like to extend my best wishes to all those …
World Water Day highlights concerns in B.C., from Shawnigan to Spallumcheen
VICTORIA— New Democrat leader John Horgan and New Democrat environment spokesperson George Heyman released the following statements recognizing World Water Day: John Horgan: “Today on World Water Day we celebrate a major victory for Shawnigan Lake residents who have been fighting …
Horgan says Shawnigan ruling vindicates community concerns
B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan issued the following statement on the B.C Supreme Court ruling that the dumping of contaminated soil at 640 Stebbings Road is not a permitted use: “This court decision is very welcome news, and vindicates …
New Democrats propose solutions to housing affordability crisis
VICTORIA – While the B.C. Liberal government continues to neglect young families who can’t afford to buy a home, New Democrats have introduced two measures that would start to address the housing crisis head on. “If you work hard, you …
Fund medically necessary insulin pumps for adults, say the New Democrats
VANCOUVER — British Columbia should follow the lead of other provinces and cover the cost of medically necessary insulin pumps for adults with Type 1 diabetes, say the New Democrats. “Thousands of British Columbians over the age of 25 have …
Statement on flawed hair test being used to apprehend children
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat children and families spokesperson, Doug Donaldson, issued the following statement on revelations that a flawed hair test was used as evidence to apprehend children. “It is unacceptable for the Ministry of Children and Family Development to …
Triple Delete charges show do-whatever-it-takes-to-win culture in Christy Clark government
VICTORIA— News that a political aide appointed by Premier Christy Clark now faces charges for lying to the Information and Privacy Commissioner is a reflection on her government’s lack of ethics, say B.C. New Democrats. “Premier Clark sets the tone …