VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark’s surprise admission on Friday that her government misled the public about the existence of an RCMP investigation into the health researchers fired in 2012 is a shocking and disturbing new development in her government’s long …
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New Democrats mourn the passing of former MLA Anita Hagen
New Democrats are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Anita Hagen this weekend. Anita was a tireless public figure, an active member of her community, and a beloved mother and wife. After many years on the school board …
RCMP documents prove Liberals misled public in health firings scandal
VANCOUVER – New documents show that the Liberal government misled the public by claiming the RCMP was investigating wrongfully fired health researchers. “On Sept. 6, 2012, the Liberals announced there was an RCMP investigation implicating researchers they had just fired …
B.C. Liberals break another promise, hike beer prices just in time for summer
VANCOUVER – For many British Columbians, nothing says “summer” like a cold beer on a hot day. And nothing says “B.C. Liberal” like a price hike and a broken promise. “Despite repeated promises that beer prices wouldn’t increase, the B.C. …
Opposition sends three more cases to secrecy scandal investigation
VICTORIA – Whistleblower Tim Duncan’s allegations of Liberal staff deliberately destroying public records in the Christy Clark government are just the tip of the iceberg. As Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham launches an investigation into the former Liberal staffer’s allegations, New …
Truth and Reconciliation Commission shows way forward for Canadians
VICTORIA— The Truth and Reconciliation Commission is giving Canadians an opportunity to move forward in their relationships with Canada’s Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis peoples say the B.C. New Democrats. “As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission releases their full report it’s …
Housing minister clueless on housing prices
VICTORIA – Rich Coleman, the B.C. Liberal Minister Responsible for Housing, claimed that soaring housing costs in the Lower Mainland are “actually pretty reasonable” during his remarks in the legislature. “This Liberal government is completely divorced from the lives of …
BC Liberals’ rule change protects staffers who destroy records
VICTORIA – Two days before last week’s disclosure about deleted FOI emails on the Highway of Tears, the BC Liberals changed the rules to protect staff who destroy documents. “It is very disturbing that minister’s staff deleted information requested …
Legislative session showed Christy Clark has turned her back on middle-class families
VICTORIA – Throughout the spring session of the legislature, Premier Clark showed she is only looking out for her wealthy and powerful friends, making life more expensive for young people, seniors and working families in B.C. “The premier’s budget made …
Former staffer’s allegations expose Clark Government’s focus on secrecy and self preservation
VICTORIA – A former executive assistant to the Minister of Transportation is alleging he was ordered to destroy more than a dozen emails requested under the Freedom of Information Act in November of 2014. “These are shocking accusations,” said …