VICTORIA – John Horgan, Leader of B.C.’s New Democrats, says Premier Christy Clark cannot continue to ignore calls for an independent public inquiry in the health firings scandal. “This is a cover-up, plain and simple,” Horgan said. “Premier Clark is …
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Open letter from health firings researchers to Minister Lake
Read the letter from the researchers calling for full public inquiry into the health firings here: Open Letter to the MInister of Health
Jumbo money must go to real communities
VICTORIA – John Horgan, Leader of B.C.’s New Democrats, called on Premier Christy Clark today to declare the Jumbo resort project finished and redirect the earmarked “municipal” funds to communities where people actually live. Environment Minister Mary Polak announced yesterday …
B.C. Liberals allow overseas corporation to decide fate of ALR land use
VICTORIA— After the B.C. Liberals ignored numerous concerns about ALR land misuse – the Cariboo communities and New Democrat agriculture spokesperson Lana Popham have finally been heard. “We reached out to the government about the misuse of ALR land countless …
Ramadan greetings from the B.C. New Democrats
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader John Horgan and multiculturalism spokesperson Bruce Ralston issued the following statement on the occasion of Ramadan on behalf of the B.C. New Democrats: “As Muslims start to observe Ramadan in British Columbia, throughout Canada and …
B.C. Liberals play publicity games with public safety
VANCOUVER – Instead of just moving ahead with tougher fines for distracted drivers, Attorney General Suzanne Anton has delayed her decision yet again pending an online “consultation process.” “Last year, distracted driving was more deadly than even impaired driving,” said …
Taxpayers should get a refund on $200,000 liquor reform report
VICTORIA – Attorney General Suzanne Anton should ask for a refund of the nearly $200,000 she spent on a report into liquor reforms that led to disastrous results for small businesses and beer drinkers, say New Democrats. “B.C. Liberal liquor …
British Columbians still waiting for final investment decision on LNG
SURREY – New Democrat natural gas development spokesperson Bruce Ralston issued the following statement regarding Petronas’ conditional investment decision to move forward on LNG. “New Democrats are looking forward to the possibility of a final investment decision. Unfortunately, the big …
Burnaby families need a break
BURNABY – John Horgan, leader of B.C.’s New Democrats, met with four Burnaby families Thursday to learn about how B.C. Liberal policies are holding them back from building better lives. “This government is focusing on the wealthiest individuals, but not …
B.C. Liberals target 19 Vancouver schools for closure
VICTORIA— A report by a B.C. Liberal appointed special advisor recommends closing and selling off 19 schools in Vancouver, but parents who want a quality education for their kids would disagree, says Rob Fleming, New Democrat education spokesperson. “This is …