CRANBROOK – Local workers need a premier who will fight for a fair softwood lumber agreement after years of neglect from Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals, said B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan. “Christy Clark knew the softwood lumber …
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John Horgan statement on the Federal transit funding
VICTORIA— New Democrat Leader John Horgan issued the following statement on the Federal transit funding announced for Montreal. “It’s hopeful to see that the Federal government is working with provinces to implement and fund practical transit plans that get people out …
Clark’s political games are hurting British Columbians, say Horgan and Weaver
VICTORIA — John Horgan and Andrew Weaver are calling on Christy Clark to stop playing games and give British Columbians the new leadership they voted for. Since originally pledging to hold a confidence vote quickly, Clark has delayed the vote …
John Horgan government would address housing crisis, build affordable rentals
VICTORIA— After 16 years of neglect from Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals, families are struggling to find safe, affordable places to live says B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan. “For years Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals watched housing …
John Horgan statement on the Federal and Provincial child care agreement
VICTORIA — John Horgan issued the following statement on the Federal and Provincial child care agreement announced today. “Today’s announcement is good for British Columbia families, and a step toward implementing our plan to address the child care crisis in …
A John Horgan government will create Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions
VANCOUVER— While visiting with families affected by the fentanyl crisis, B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan spoke out about the need for a new government that will address the problems people face and deliver the services people count on. “Fentanyl has already …
B.C. New Democrat and B.C. Green caucuses ratify historic agreement
VICTORIA – All 44 elected MLAs from the B.C. New Democrat and B.C. Green caucuses have ratified an agreement pledging to work together to support a stable New Democrat government that works for people. “The people of B.C. spoke loud …
B.C. Greens will support a new B.C. New Democrat government that works for people
VICTORIA – B.C. Green leader Andrew Weaver and B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan announced they have reached an historic agreement making a New Democrat government one step closer, with the support of the three B.C. Green MLAs. “We can …
Statement on Independent Representative’s report into Delegated Aboriginal Agencies
VANCOUVER — B.C. New Democrat Children and Families spokesperson Melanie Mark released the following statement about the Independent Representative for Children and Youth’s report into chronic underfunding of Delegated Aboriginal Agencies: “For the last 16 years Christy Clark and the B.C. …
Christy Clark taking money from injured workers, and giving it to donors and corporate friends
VANCOUVER – Christy Clark’s plan to take millions of dollars from the workers’ accident fund and give it to business owners is absurd and wrong, says Shane Simpson, B.C.’s New Democrat spokesperson for labour and jobs. “Despite countless injured workers around …