VICTORIA— An auditor general’s report shows the B.C. Liberals’ Integrated Case Management system (ICM) is an unfinished, dysfunctional mess that doesn’t accomplish what it set out to do, and fails to protect sensitive information about vulnerable children and their families. …
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B.C. Liberals share the blame for expiry of Health Accord
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government shares the blame for the expiry of the Health Accord and its impact on the future of public health care, say the New Democrats. “New Democrats had been demanding for years before the 2014 …
Liberals still apathetic on emergency response
VICTORIA – British Columbia is unprepared for a catastrophic earthquake and the premier is still trying to hide that truth from the public, says Mike Farnworth, New Democrat spokesperson for public safety. “For the Liberals to play politics with people’s …
Clark derails B.C. Treaty Commission on a whim, says Horgan
VICTORIA – British Columbians can’t take Premier Christy Clark at her word anymore after she derailed the province’s 22-year treaty process on a whim by cancelling the appointment of a new Chief Treaty Commissioner, says John Horgan, Leader of B.C.’s …
Clark derails BC Treaty Commission on a whim (VIDEO)
New Democrat Leader John Horgan made the following statement in response to the B.C. Liberal cabinet decision to veto the appointment of former cabinet minister George Abbott as the new B.C. Treaty Commissioner: “It is inexplicable that the B.C. Liberal cabinet would …
New bill would help protect animals in distress
VICTORIA – The proposed Distressed Animals Act would help prevent animals from suffering or dying in vehicles without adequate ventilation, says New Democratic spokesperson on local government Selina Robinson. “After a number of incidents of animals dying while left alone …
New Democrats introduce bill that would make it easier for the public to petition government
VICTORIA – New Democrats introduced legislation on Wednesday that would modernize public participation in our democracy by allowing for electronic petitions to government. “Passing this legislation would mean the public would have another, more modern, way to participate in our …
Students need relief from growing costs and fees
Kathy Corrigan, New Democrat spokesperson for advanced education, met with a delegation of University of Victoria students in front of an ICBC office in Victoria today, March 24. The students were there to promote a 3,000-signature petition calling for the …
BC NDP pledges support for restaurant industry on alcohol pricing
VICTORIA – New Democrat liquor policy spokesperson David Eby is pledging support for the province’s restaurant industry on alcohol pricing in the wake of chaotic changes to government liquor policy over the last six months. Eby says the government’s price …
B.C. New Democrat statement in celebration of Pakistan Day
Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for immigration and multiculturalism, released the following statement in celebration of Pakistan Day: “On behalf of John Horgan, Leader of the British Columbia New Democrat caucus, I would like to extend my best wishes …