VICTORIA— John Horgan, Leader of B.C.’s New Democrats, issued the following statement on Persian New Year, Nowruz: “Today we celebrate Nowruz, the most auspicious date in the Persian Calendar. Nowruz celebrates the old and welcomes the new. For thousands of …
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Christy Clark ends session under cloud of RCMP investigation into B.C. Liberal fundraising
VICTORIA— John Horgan, Leader of the B.C. New Democrats released the following statement on the end of the legislative session: “This legislative session was a lost opportunity for the people of British Columbia. “This was Christy Clark’s chance to fix some …
Horgan urges Christy Clark to do the right thing, ban big money
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan is urging Christy Clark to introduce legislation that bans union and corporate donations, puts a cap on donations, and bans foreign donations. “If you introduce such legislation Monday, I assure you the New Democrat …
Bomb threat against Jewish centre unacceptable says Horgan
VICTORIA — John Horgan, Leader of the B.C. New Democrats released the following statement on the bomb threat targeted at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver: “I was shocked and dismayed to learn that the Jewish Community Centre of Greater …
Statement by New Democrat Leader John Horgan on International Women’s Day
VICTORIA — John Horgan, Leader of the B.C. New Democrats released the following statement in recognition of International Women’s Day: “The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is ‘Be Bold for Change,’ a theme that is appropriate given the challenges …
Horgan calls on Clark to ensure Elections BC can complete its investigation before British Columbians vote
VICTORIA— In the wake of serious revelations about Christy Clark’s fundraising tactics, B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan is calling on the government to provide Elections BC with sufficient resources to complete its investigation before British Columbians vote. “With disturbing …
Christy Clark has failed women and children hurt by violence
VICTORIA— At a time in women’s lives when they need the most support, Christy Clark’s government has made it harder for women hurt by violence, say New Democrats. “After 16 years of Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals, women and children who …
Families can’t get kids into schools, paying the price for Christy Clark’s neglect to education
VICTORIA – Families across B.C. are struggling to get their kids into their neighbourhood schools because Christy Clark’s government refused to plan for growth, say B.C. New Democrats. “Parents in Coquitlam, Vancouver and Surrey are trying to get their kids …
Prince Rupert children being let down by Christy Clark government
VICTORIA— The Christy Clark government is letting down Prince Rupert children and youth by failing to take action to address deteriorating conditions at Prince Rupert Middle school, says the New Democrat MLA for North Coast Jennifer Rice. “While Christy Clark …
New Democrats table bill to protect first responders suffering from PTSD
VICTORIA— New Democrat spokesperson for labour Shane Simpson reintroduced legislation today that would ensure that first responders who are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder are presumed to have suffered the injury due to their work. Simpson’s Workers’ Compensation Amendment Act …