VICTORIA— New Democrat Leader John Horgan issued the following statement on the death of a 19 year old girl who just recently aged out of government care: “I woke up this morning to news that another young woman has died …
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Evergreen Line finally opening – over budget and late, contrary to Christy Clark government’s claim
COQUITLAM – The New Democrats are happy to see the Evergreen Line finally open, but would be even happier if the Christy Clark government’s claim that it was on budget and on time was actually true. “We’re happy that the …
Statement on World AIDS Day
VICTORIA – New Democrat Leader John Horgan and health spokesperson Judy Darcy released the following statement to mark World AIDS Day: “World AIDS Day has been recognized for more than a quarter century as an opportunity for people around the world to …
BC Coroners Service report shows domestic violence issues getting worse, not better under Christy Clark
VICTORIA— A report showing an increase in domestic violence deaths and calling on the Clark government to do a better job of helping victims was released by the BC Coroners Service on Wednesday, proving that Premier Christy Clark’s declaration of …
Horgan pledges to improve B.C. asbestos rules, protect workers
VANCOUVER— A B.C. New Democrat government would address the leading cause of work-related deaths in B.C. by bringing in a mandatory contractor licencing and worker certification program for asbestos removal, says New Democrat Leader John Horgan. “Asbestos exposure is responsible …
Kinder Morgan project shows Christy Clark failed to protect B.C. coast
VANCOUVER— The federal approval of the Kinder Morgan pipeline project shows that Christy Clark has failed to protect B.C.’s coast, says B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan. “Instead of doing the right thing for B.C., Christy Clark put our coast in …
Statement by B.C. New Democrats on the 83th Anniversary of the Holodomor
VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrat Leader, John Horgan released the following statement on the commemoration of the anniversary of the Holodomor in Ukraine, in honor of the many victims of this horrific tragedy that occurred 83 years ago. “Today, proud …
Clark government has failed to protect B.C. softwood interests, New Democrats say
VICTORIA – Friday’s announcement of potential sanctions against B.C. lumber show that Christy Clark has failed to make sure British Columbia’s interests are a priority for the federal government, say the New Democrats. The protectionist U.S. lumber lobby has asked …
New Democrat statement on the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan and New Democrat women’s spokesperson Maurine Karagianis issued the following statement in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: “Violence against women continues to be a major concern …
B.C.’s child poverty rate unacceptable, says Horgan
VANCOUVER– A report out today showing that child poverty in B.C. is consistently high and above the Canadian average is just one more symptom of a Christy Clark government that puts donors and party insiders before the best interests of …