VANCOUVER – For 16 years the previous B.C. Liberal government ignored the housing crisis, and as a result, rents and housing prices across the province moved out of reach for everyday working people – jeopardizing the livelihoods of many. Andrew …
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One year after Premier Horgan took office, B.C’s economy is the strongest in Canada
On the first anniversary of Premier Horgan’s swearing in, key economic indicators show that B.C.’s economy is leading the country and has started working better for people: Wage growth: up 6.1% over the past year – the highest in Canada …
Will Andrew Wilkinson and the B.C. Liberals finally accept responsibility for allowing the spread of dirty money to go unchecked?
Every day we learn more about how the B.C. Liberals allowed money laundering to spread unchecked in B.C. casinos — and almost every day, they try harder to avoid responsibility. Jas Johal When asked about the decision to close the …
Rich Coleman raises new contradictions on B.C. Liberals’ failure to stop dirty money
VANCOUVER – After finally emerging from hiding, Rich Coleman’s interview with CKNW only raises more questions about the B.C. Liberals’ attempt to deny responsibility for failing to tackle dirty money in B.C. casinos. “It’s good to finally see Rich Coleman speak …
Wilkinson should accept responsibility and stop blaming police for BC Liberal money laundering scandal
VANCOUVER – Andrew Wilkinson should stop blaming police for the BC Liberal money laundering scandal and start accepting responsibility for the BC Liberal government’s role in ignoring the illegal activities, say the New Democrats. This week, Wilkinson blamed the …
The B.C. Liberals’ ongoing attempt to avoid responsibility on dirty money is shameful
VANCOUVER – Even today the B.C. Liberals continue to blame RCMP for the money laundering problem in B.C., when it is the previous B.C. Liberal government themselves that refused to listen to the advice of RCMP, refused to crack down …
B.C. Liberals turned a blind eye as suspicious transactions in B.C. casinos grew to peak levels
VANCOUVER – New Democrat MLA for Delta North Ravi Kahlon said the previous BC Liberal government did nothing to effectively crack down on money laundering allegations in B.C. casinos. He said that they even dismantled the Illegal Gambling Enforcement Team …
As BC Liberals ramp up big money attacks against referendum, Elections BC confirms the question is “simple and clear”
VICTORIA – BC Liberal-affiliated group KNOWB4UVOTE.COM is spending tens of thousands of corporate dollars on newspaper ads trying to undermine the electoral reform process. Although the group presents itself as non-partisan, BC Liberal MLA Sam Sullivan is listed as one …
MLA Jagrup Brar responds to anti-violence rally in Surrey
SURREY – Surrey-Fleetwood MLA Jagrup Brar and Surrey-Whalley MLA Bruce Ralston commend the passion shown by the parents and young people who attended the anti-violence rally in Surrey on Wednesday evening. “When young people fall victim to senseless gun violence, …
Making life better for British Columbians
VICTORIA – Premier John Horgan and the New Democrats have been working hard in the legislature this spring delivering on commitments to make life better for British Columbians. “From the very start of our mandate, we’ve been hard at work to …