Today’s B.C. Conservative AGM shows that John Rustad and his party are focused on infighting and defending Donald Trump instead of protecting British Columbians from Trump’s tariffs. Rustad backed Aisha Estey for re-election as party President. Just weeks ago, Estey …
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BC Conservative MLAs vote against motion to condemn Trump tariffs
VICTORIA – After John Rustad spent weeks opposing retaliation against Donald Trump’s tariffs, last night five of his MLAs voted against a motion to condemn Trump’s unjustified attack on Canada’s sovereignty. Dallas Brodie, Heather Maahs, Jordan Kealy, Tara Armstrong and …
As Trump confirms plans to hit Canada with 25% tariffs, Rustad and his MLAs still oppose retaliatory action
VICTORIA– John Rustad and his MLAs may vote this evening to back a motion supporting retaliatory action against Donald Trump despite spending the last two months and much of today opposing retaliatory measures. This morning Rustad continued to validate Trump’s …
BC NDP MLA Ravi Kahlon says funding will create jobs and strengthen economy in Delta
BC New Democrat MLA Ravi Kahlon says funding for local agritech projects and training will create new jobs and strengthen the local economy in Delta. “In the face of President Trump’s tariff threats, it’s critical we invest in food security …
BC NDP MLA Joan Phillip says funding will create jobs and strengthen economy in Vancouver
BC New Democrat MLA Joan Phillip says funding for local agritech projects and training will create new jobs and strengthen the local economy in Vancouver. “There’s a lot of brilliant work underway to make sure B.C. continues to have access …
NDP MLA Jessie Sunner says funding will create jobs and strengthen economy in Surrey
SURREY – New Democrat MLA Jessie Sunner says funding for local agritech projects and training will create new jobs and strengthen the local economy in Surrey. “I’m proud of the work coming out of technology companies in our communities,” said …
NDP MLAs Susie Chant and Bowinn Ma say funding will create jobs and strengthen economy in North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLAs Susie Chant and Bowinn Ma say funding for local agritech projects and training will create new jobs and strengthen the local economy in North Vancouver. “Investing in agritech innovation is key to ensuring a …
Blatherwick asks MLAs to unanimously endorse motion condemning Trump and backing the Team Canada plan for strategically targeted retaliatory action
This morning at 10 am, the BC legislature will debate the following motion, introduced by Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Jennifer Blatherwick: Be it resolved that this House condemns President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs as wrong and unjustified measures aimed at threatening Canadian …
Rustad and his MLAs must denounce racist comments from former staffer, says Sunner
A news story from the Tyee has revealed that BC Conservative staffer and organizer Adam Beattie has been posting racist videos targeting the South Asian community. Posting videos under a fake name, Beattie has accused South Asian men of making …
BC NDP MLA Tamara Davidson says funding will strengthen cultural safety during emergencies in the North Coast Regional District
PORT EDWARD – BC NDP MLA Tamara Davidson says new funding will help make sure that local emergency management practices are inclusive and respectful of Indigenous people and communities. “Keeping everyone safe during emergencies is a top priority, and projects …