VANCOUVER— The federal approval of the Kinder Morgan pipeline project shows that Christy Clark has failed to protect B.C.’s coast, says B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan. “Instead of doing the right thing for B.C., Christy Clark put our coast in …
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Statement by B.C. New Democrats on the 83th Anniversary of the Holodomor
VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrat Leader, John Horgan released the following statement on the commemoration of the anniversary of the Holodomor in Ukraine, in honor of the many victims of this horrific tragedy that occurred 83 years ago. “Today, proud …
Clark government has failed to protect B.C. softwood interests, New Democrats say
VICTORIA – Friday’s announcement of potential sanctions against B.C. lumber show that Christy Clark has failed to make sure British Columbia’s interests are a priority for the federal government, say the New Democrats. The protectionist U.S. lumber lobby has asked …
New Democrat statement on the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan and New Democrat women’s spokesperson Maurine Karagianis issued the following statement in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: “Violence against women continues to be a major concern …
B.C.’s child poverty rate unacceptable, says Horgan
VANCOUVER– A report out today showing that child poverty in B.C. is consistently high and above the Canadian average is just one more symptom of a Christy Clark government that puts donors and party insiders before the best interests of …
Horgan Commits to Ban Grizzly Bear Trophy Hunt
VANCOUVER– New Democrat leader John Horgan announced a New Democrat government will ban the trophy hunting of grizzly bears in British Columbia. “It’s time for some leadership here,” said Horgan. “We can look after our natural environment, respect the outdoor …
Session that never happened shows Christy Clark campaigns when she should be putting British Columbians first
VICTORIA – At the end of what would have been a fall legislative session British Columbians are wondering why important issues such as the housing crisis and the fentanyl epidemic are not being dealt with by their government, says B.C. New …
Christy Clark government quietly muddies soil contamination regulation, now up to 1,000 times worse
VICTORIA— To avoid political scrutiny, Christy Clark and her government quietly snuck in changes to how soil contamination is regulated, say B.C. New Democrats. “It’s shameful that Christy Clark and her government went behind closed doors to make major changes …
The public being kept in the dark about looming ICBC increases until after the election
VICTORIA— The Christy Clark government, through ICBC, won’t tell drivers how much their insurance premiums will have to increase until after the election, say New Democrats. “The public should know the impact of B.C. Liberal incompetence before the election,” said …
Report highlights 15 years of B.C. Liberal child welfare failures
VICTORIA— A report out today shows that the Christy Clark government is failing Indigenous children, says B.C. New Democrat children and families spokesperson Melanie Mark. The report, Indigenous Resilience, Connectedness, Reunification, from Root causes to Root Solutions contains 85 recommendations aimed at …