In the first two weeks of school, the new K-12 student information system, MyEducation BC, is letting teachers and students down. The fumbled roll-out of MyEducation BC is only the latest in a long list of B.C. Liberal information system …
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British Columbians deserve better than the premier’s four years of broken LNG promises
This week marks the four-year anniversary of Christy Clark’s broken LNG promises. In September 2011, the premier began promising that LNG would bring a windfall of jobs and riches to the province and that an LNG plant would be up-and-running …
British Columbians working for minimum wage deserve better, says NDP
VICTORIA – New Democrat spokesperson for Economic Development, Jobs, Labour and Skills, Shane Simpson, released the following statement on the dismal $0.20 increase to the minimum wage that went into effect Tuesday: “For British Columbians feeling squeezed by endless rate …
New Democrat Statement on Rosh Hashanah
VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan issued the following statement on the occasion of Rosh Hashanah: “On Rosh Hashanah, the New Democrats join with the Jewish community across Canada to celebrate and honour the beginning of the New Year with …
Horgan updates Official Opposition shadow cabinet
VICTORIA – Today John Horgan, Leader of the B.C. New Democrats, updated the Official Opposition shadow cabinet. “People deserve better than they are getting from this government. We are committed to providing leadership that works for people, not just the …
Reconciliation is key at upcoming First Nations leaders’ and cabinet meeting, New Democrats say
VICTORIA – B.C.’s New Democrats will be keeping close tabs as First Nations leaders and B.C.’s provincial cabinet come together for their second annual gathering in Vancouver, particularly as revelations regarding the Liberal government’s failure to properly consult with the …
Op-ed: Labour Day Means Supporting Workers Every Day
By New Democrat spokesperson on labour Shane Simpson Labour Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of working people, and to renew our efforts to make things better. B.C.’s New Democrats are dedicated to making changes that support workers, …
Status quo from Liberal government not good enough as violence increases in Lower Mainland
VICTORIA – Increases in gun and violent crimes in the lower mainland, including a recent shooting where a 74-year-old innocent bystander was killed, show that the status quo approach from the Liberal government is not good enough, says New Democrat …
B.C. NDP urging peaceful resolution at Unist’ot’en Camp
VICTORIA— New Democrat spokesperson for aboriginal relations and reconciliation, Scott Fraser, and Doug Donaldson, MLA for Stikine, released the following statement on the ongoing situation at the Unist’ot’en camp: “B.C. New Democrats have been closely monitoring the developing situation at …
B.C. Liberals approve 50 per cent hotel room tax hike in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – B.C. New Democrats are questioning the how revenue from a new hike in Vancouver’s hotel room tax will be used. “This hotel room tax was sold to Vancouver’s tourism operators by the B.C. Liberals as a way to …