VICTORIA— After the Christy Clark government unanimously voted against taking big money out of politics, the New Democrats have brought forward another bill that would bring back political party spending limits. “The bill I introduced Thursday would restore pre-election spending …
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B.C. New Democrats write to police requesting investigation of New Coast Realty
VICTORIA— The B.C. New Democrats have written to the Chief of the Vancouver Police Department to ask the police force to investigate allegations of organized fraud within New Coast Realty. “These allegations are incredibly serious, and they deserve police attention …
New Democrats show leadership on conservation of fish and wildlife
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrats showed leadership on fish and wildlife conservation with the introduction of legislation that would make conservation a priority and ensure adequate funding is provided, said Kootenay West MLA Katrine Conroy. “New Democrats understand that British Columbians …
B.C. New Democrats take action to include all British Columbians in the economy
VICTORIA— At a time when many British Columbians are seeing B.C. Liberal policies benefit only the rich, New Democrats are introducing legislation aimed at tackling poverty and creating economic inclusion in the province. If passed, the Poverty Reduction and Economic …
New Democrats call for regular water testing in B.C. schools
VICTORIA— New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice introduced a bill today that would prevent more children being exposed to elevated lead levels in their drinking water. “Parents in this province should have peace of mind when they send their children off …
Clark government votes ‘NO’ to taking big money out of politics
VICTORIA— New Democrat Leader John Horgan introduced the Campaign Finance Reform Act today, a bill which would ban corporate and union donations as well as limit the amount of personal donations to a political party. In an immediate vote, Christy …
As Surrey violence increases, New Democrats demand effective action from Clark government
VICTORIA— New Democrat Surrey MLAs Harry Bains, Sue Hammell and Bruce Ralston issued the following statement demanding immediate and effective action from the Christy Clark government in light of escalating violence in Surrey: “There were too many shootings in Surrey …
New Democrats to meet with industry and regulators to discuss legal cannabis sales in Washington, Oregon
SEATTLE – New Democrat MLAs Carole James and Mike Farnworth are in Washington and Oregon this week to investigate the management of legal cannabis sales. New Democrat Leader John Horgan asked the two key spokespeople to arrange the visit after …
VSB budget cuts yet another example of Christy Clark’s education neglect
VICTORIA— New Democrat spokesperson for education Rob Fleming released the following statement on the $27 million budget shortfall that the Vancouver School Board is facing: “The $27 million shortfall to the Vancouver School Board budget is just another example of …
Darcy urges ban of pay-for-plasma clinics
VICTORIA— British Columbia should ban pay-for-plasma clinics, say the B.C. New Democrats. “Paid blood donations put our safe blood supply at risk in more ways than one and it’s disappointing that Health Minister Terry Lake left the door open,” said …