VANCOUVER – New Democrat Leader John Horgan announced changes to his shadow cabinet ahead of the coming legislative session, highlighting a strong team that will be working for all British Columbians, not just the handful of wealthy donors who had been paying her second …
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New Democrat statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day
VANCOUVER– New Democrat Leader John Horgan issued the following statement in honour of International Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Today is a solemn day, a day where we remember the atrocities that were suffered by members of the Jewish community and other targeted …
Christy Clark kills B.C. jobs with her raw log export free-for-all
VANCOUVER— B.C. raw log exports hit the second-highest monthly level in recorded history in November, with nearly three-quarters of a million cubic metres being shipped elsewhere for manufacturing, said B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan today, blasting the Christy Clark …
Reality Check: Influence of big money in B.C. politics
Christy Clark thinks everything is fine with B.C. being the “wild west” when it comes to unlimited political donations from wealthy corporate donors, and has no intention of reducing the influence her rich friends have over her government by banning …
Horgan to Clark: “Enough is enough. It’s time to ban big money.”
VICTORIA— In the wake of embarrassing international media attention and renewed calls from across the province, John Horgan is challenging Christy Clark to finally end B.C.’s disgraceful system of unlimited political donations. “I’m extremely proud to be a British Columbian, …
Christy Clark fails to stand up for forest jobs, Horgan pledges NDP will have their back
Vancouver—Christy Clark has let down forest workers and communities as U.S. softwood lumber penalties loom, and B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan says forest workers need a government that will defend their jobs and communities. “Christy Clark and the B.C. …
Leaked memo shows Island Health is planning cuts to address Christy Clark underfunding
VICTORIA— A leaked memo from Island Health Authority shows that Christy Clark’s underfunding of healthcare is forcing the authority to make cuts and put patients at risk. Island Health president Brendan Carr sent a memo to senior staff indicating that …
Statement by New Democrat Official Opposition Leader John Horgan on the passing of Arthur Manuel
B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan issued the following statement on the passing of Arthur Manuel: “I want to extend the condolences of B.C. New Democrats to the family, friends and community of Arthur Manuel, longtime Chief of the Niskonlith …
Clark government brags British Columbians are forced to take payday loans
VICTORIA— Christy Clark’s affordability crisis is forcing more and more people to turn to expensive payday loans, says New Democrat MLA Rob Fleming. “It’s alarming that Christy Clark’s minister responsible for payday loans bragged Thursday about how great these high-interest …
Wishing Jewish Canadians a festive Chanukah
VICTORIA – On behalf of the New Democrat Official Opposition, Leader John Horgan made this statement today to all Canadians celebrating the start of Chanukah; the Jewish Festival of Lights. “This annual occasion is a time of rejoicing and sharing with loved …