VICTORIA— Data released by the Ministry of Education shows that Premier Christy Clark has failed to live up to what she called her ‘number one priority’ in B.C.’s classrooms, says New Democrat spokesperson for education, Rob Fleming. “The education ministry’s …
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Horgan says unity – not division – best way to ‘get to yes’
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat Leader, John Horgan, called for unity over division on the road to successful resource development in his response to the Throne Speech today. Countering Premier Christy Clark’s name-calling approach to First Nations leaders and others who …
New CEO, but same old problems with TransLink and Christy Clark government
VANCOUVER – Translink’s new CEO will have his hands full dealing with the transit problems Christy Clark has been making worse, says New Democrat spokesperson on Translink George Heyman. “We welcome Mr. Desmond to British Columbia,” said Heyman. “He will …
Premier downgrades promise of LNG jobs and offers no help for B.C. families
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark failed to offer help for hard-working B.C. families who are concerned about rising costs, says New Democrat leader John Horgan. “I think everyone wants to see a prosperous British Columbia. The premier talks a lot …
BC NDP calls for investigation into Metro Vancouver real estate market allegations
VANCOUVER — New Democrats are calling for a formal provincial government investigation into the alleged fraudulent and insider trading practices of some realtors in the Metro Vancouver real estate market. “The scope and scale of these illegitimate and illegal practices …
Reality Check: Christy Clark’s economic model makes families earn less and pay much, much more
VICTORIA— “Christy Clark has increased fees and taxes by over $1,000 for the average family. Since she became premier, B.C. has had the worst wage growth in the country and the highest levels of household debt,” said Carole James. “Christy Clark …
Opinion: B.C. LNG not the ‘greenest’ time for Clark to get real about LNG emissions
When Christy Clark promised British Columbians that we would have the greenest LNG industry in the world, I wasn’t alone in hoping it wasn’t just hot air. I’ve always supported the idea of building an LNG industry in British Columbia. …
New Democrats celebrate Black History Month
VICTORIA ─ B.C. New Democrat Leader, John Horgan, and multiculturalism spokesperson, Bruce Ralston, issued the following statement today celebrating Black History Month in Canada: “Black History Month is an important annual celebration of the accomplishments and contributions made by Canadians …
Horgan calls Great Bear Rainforest agreement ‘a tremendous achievement’
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat Leader, John Horgan, issued the following statement on the signing of the Great Bear Rainforest agreement: “The Great Bear Rainforest agreement is a tremendous achievement for all involved. First Nations, environmental organizations, local communities and the …
Payday loan spikes are a result of Christy Clark’s failure on wages and affordability
VICTORIA— Stagnant wage growth under the Christy Clark government and her constant fee increases have contributed to the growing reliance by working British Columbians on payday loans. “Payday loans are a symptom of the way that the Christy Clark government …