VICTORIA – On June 6, 2018, BC Liberal MLA for West Vancouver-Capilano Ralph Sultan will turn 85 years old, and New Democrat MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale Bowinn Ma surprised him with a tribute statement in the House today. Sultan is …
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Infographic | The New Democrat Government accomplishments during Spring session & since forming government
John Horgan and the New Democrats have been working hard in the legislature this Spring and since forming government, delivering on commitments that will make life better for British Columbians. We’re working hard to fix the B.C. Liberal’s affordability crisis and …
The B.C. Liberal record on proportional representation – a matter of self-interest
Even before the Attorney General presents his report on how British Columbians will get to have their say on electoral reform, the B.C. Liberals have already made up their minds. The B.C. Liberals are fighting for their own self-interest to …
Following historic vote in Ireland, Wilkinson’s B.C. Liberals continue to avoid support for a woman’s right to choose
VICTORIA – “Just as Ireland is taking a huge step forward on a woman’s right to choose, B.C. Liberals want to take away that right”, said Mitzi Dean, MLA for Esquimalt-Metchosin and Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity. This past weekend, when B.C. …
New Democrat statement on BC Liberal appearance at anti-choice rally
Victoria – Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity Mitzi Dean has issued the following statement on the appearance of BC Liberals at an anti-choice rally: “For decades, Canada has recognized the fundamental right of women to make their own reproductive choices. …
Wilkinson’s flipping tax exempts non-resident speculators
VICTORIA – For weeks, B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson has been finding new excuses to oppose the B.C. New Democrat government’s plans to ask foreign real estate speculators and people with home values over $3 million to pay a little …
Andrew Wilkinson denies trying to sabotage constituency meeting despite documentation
VICTORIA – BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson has denied trying to deliberately sabotage an information meeting where people were planning to learn more about and discuss government changes to make housing more affordable. Vancouver-Point Grey MLA David Eby was hosting …
BC Liberals refuse to condemn reckless gas price threats
VICTORIA – Today in Question Period, the BC Liberals refused to condemn threats by Alberta to attempt to drive up gas prices for British Columbians. In Question Period, Deputy Premier Carole James said, “Well, it’s incredible to hear the other …
Reality Check: Andrew Wilkinson’s B.C. Liberal Team
Andrew Wilkinson’s B.C. Liberals still aren’t working for British Columbians. His spokesperson for children and families opposes B.C.’s child care program, and seems to just want women to stay home with their kids In the legislature, MLA Laurie Throness …
Wilkinson continues to fight speculation tax even after learning over 99 per cent of British Columbians won’t pay it
VICTORIA – Last week, Finance Minister Carole James confirmed that over 99 per cent of British Columbians will not pay the speculation tax, and that British Columbians’ rural vacation homes will be exempt. But that didn’t stop Andrew Wilkinson from …