VICTORIA— New Democrat Leader John Horgan is calling for the resignation of Minister of Energy and Mines Bill Bennett after B.C.’s Auditor General blamed failures in his ministry for the tailings pond breach at Mount Polley. “The Auditor General is …
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New Democrat bill would help protect animals in distress
VICTORIA— New Democrat MLA, Selina Robinson, introduced a bill that would help prevent animals from suffering or dying in vehicles during the heat of summer. “We cannot have another summer with animals dying while left alone in hot vehicles, it …
MLA Larson and the B.C. Liberals have failed Osoyoos families, say New Democrats
OSOYOOS— With the unfortunate decision to close the only high school in Osoyoos because of funding pressures created by the Christy Clark government, New Democrat education spokesperson, Rob Fleming, says local MLA Linda Larson has failed her community. “As the …
New Democrat Legislation Commemorates Day of Mourning
VICTORIA— New Democrat MLA, Shane Simpson, introduced legislation today to proclaim a provincial Day of Mourning for workers who have died or been seriously injured because of their work. “April 28 is the internationally-recognized Day of Mourning,” said Simpson. “This …
New Democrat statement on the Day of Mourning
VICTORIA— John Horgan, leader of the B.C. New Democrats, issued the following statement on the Day of Mourning for B.C. workers who have lost their lives on the job: “Today we will lower the flag at the B.C. legislature to …
New Democrats would include transgender people in the human rights code
VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberal government has the opportunity support legislation that would make British Columbia a more welcoming place for transgender people by adding gender identity and expression to the B.C. Human Rights Code, says New Democrat MLA Spencer Chandra …
Christy Clark’s government putting privatization ahead of patient needs
VICTORIA— The Christy Clark government is putting the privatization of health care ahead of the needs of patients, say the New Democrats. A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the government cancelled a program that reduced …
Reality Check: Christy Clark’s definition of “on time and on budget”
VICTORIA— For most people, “on time and on budget” means finishing a project by the deadline while spending no more than the budget. But for Christy Clark’s B.C. Liberals, it’s more of a “stretched target.” This week Christy Clark’s minister …
New Democrats call for bi-partisan support for victims of domestic violence
VICTORIA— New Democrats are calling on MLAs on both sides of the house to support a bill that would protect the job security of victims of domestic violence. “This bill would guarantee that those fleeing domestic violence have the ability …
Designated drivers win victory against Liberal government and ICBC
Vancouver – The Christy Clark Liberals and ICBC have spent years fighting against coverage for designated drivers, all the while claiming they had the back of those who get their friends, families and co-workers home safely, said Adrian Dix, ICBC …