VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan and economic development, jobs, labour and skills spokesperson Shane Simpson issued the following statement on Apprenticeship Recognition Week: “On the third Apprenticeship Recognition Week in British Columbia, B.C. New Democrats want to thank …
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Documents show that Christy Clark’s government made up excuses when putting school kids at risk
VICTORIA – New documents released by the B.C. New Democrats show that Christy Clark’s government is making up excuses for why they are indefinitely delaying school seismic upgrades and putting hundreds of children’s public safety at risk. “When the Christy …
Christy Clark’s 70 Year Pace on Highway One Upgrades Too Slow – Horgan
KAMLOOPS—The Christy Clark government’s slow pace on improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway is stalling the economy, construction jobs and safety for travelers, B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan said today, making a commitment to accelerate four-lane expansion of the route …
John Horgan and New Democrats will get Surrey moving with transit upgrades
SURREY – While the Christy Clark government refuses to increase funding for desperately needed transit and transportation improvements in Surrey, New Democrat leader John Horgan says he will boost funding and get to work building upgrades to get people and …
B.C. New Democrat statement on Diwali
John Horgan, Leader of B.C. New Democrats, made the following statement on the occasion of Diwali, Festival of Lights: “As British Columbians of Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist faiths and backgrounds celebrate Diwali, the B.C. New Democrats wish you a …
Inadequate spill response prompts letter to Prime Minister from John Horgan
VICTORIA – The recent sinking of the Nathan E. Stewart tug boat near Bella Bella prompted New Democrat Leader John Horgan to write to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling for better spill response for B.C.’s central coast. “When the tug …
Statement from B.C. New Democrats on Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond’s legacy as Independent Representative for Children and Youth
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan and B.C. New Democrat children and families spokesperson Melanie Mark issued the following statement on Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond as her term comes to an end as British Columbia’s first Independent Representative for Children …
Clark quietly rewards wealthy donors with minimum wage exemption for young hockey players
VICTORIA – The Clark government’s quiet gift to wealthy owners of WHL teams who are also B.C. Liberal party donors, makes life more difficult for young players, said New Democrat spokesperson on Jobs, Labour and Skills, Shane Simpson. In an …
Nick Lang’s story shows that Christy Clark government is failing families fighting addiction
VICTORIA— Nick Lang’s story shows that after years of cuts from the Christy Clark government, parents are so desperate to get their children help with addictions that they turn to the justice system so they can access services. Lang was …
B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan puts families first with $10 a day child care
VANCOUVER — The Christy Clark government’s failure to invest in affordable universal child care has created a crisis for working families, and B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan says he’ll change that with a $10 a day child care program …