VICTORIA— John Horgan, leader of the B.C. New Democrats, issued the following statement on the Day of Mourning for B.C. workers who have lost their lives on the job: “Today we will lower the flag at the B.C. legislature to …
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New Democrats would include transgender people in the human rights code
VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberal government has the opportunity support legislation that would make British Columbia a more welcoming place for transgender people by adding gender identity and expression to the B.C. Human Rights Code, says New Democrat MLA Spencer Chandra …
Christy Clark’s government putting privatization ahead of patient needs
VICTORIA— The Christy Clark government is putting the privatization of health care ahead of the needs of patients, say the New Democrats. A new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the government cancelled a program that reduced …
Reality Check: Christy Clark’s definition of “on time and on budget”
VICTORIA— For most people, “on time and on budget” means finishing a project by the deadline while spending no more than the budget. But for Christy Clark’s B.C. Liberals, it’s more of a “stretched target.” This week Christy Clark’s minister …
New Democrats call for bi-partisan support for victims of domestic violence
VICTORIA— New Democrats are calling on MLAs on both sides of the house to support a bill that would protect the job security of victims of domestic violence. “This bill would guarantee that those fleeing domestic violence have the ability …
Designated drivers win victory against Liberal government and ICBC
Vancouver – The Christy Clark Liberals and ICBC have spent years fighting against coverage for designated drivers, all the while claiming they had the back of those who get their friends, families and co-workers home safely, said Adrian Dix, ICBC …
B.C. New Democrats celebrate Earth Day
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan released the following statement in advance of Earth Day on April 22: “Earth Day is an opportunity to remind ourselves of our shared duty to protect the air, land, and water of British …
Diabetes patients say Clark government is neglecting their health needs
VANCOUVER— The Christy Clark government is not meeting the needs of people living with Type 1 diabetes by refusing to fund medically necessary equipment, says New Democrat health spokesperson Judy Darcy. Darcy met with media on Thursday in support of …
B.C. New Democrats demand action to protect Spallumcheen’s drinking water
VICTORIA— The B.C. New Democrats are demanding the Ministry of Environment protect Spallumcheen’s drinking water by immediately releasing results of soil testing in the area. New Democrats are also calling on the Christy Clark government to implement a moratorium of …
New Democrats call for limits to pre-election spending
VICTORIA— After the Christy Clark government unanimously voted against taking big money out of politics, the New Democrats have brought forward another bill that would bring back political party spending limits. “The bill I introduced Thursday would restore pre-election spending …