VICTORIA – On behalf of the New Democrat Official Opposition, Leader John Horgan made this statement today to members of the Jewish community celebrating the start of Chanukah; the Jewish Festival of Lights. “This annual occasion is a time of rejoicing and sharing …
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B.C. New Democrat statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan and women’s spokesperson Maurine Karagianis released the following statement recognizing the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. “On December 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered at École Polytechnique in …
Redacted report not the first time B.C. Liberals have hidden prison safety info
VICTORIA— Christy Clark’s Liberal government needs to stop hiding the full story on safety conditions in our province’s prisons, say the B.C. New Democrats. “When correctional officer staff requested the first draft of a report by Liberal MLA Laurie Throness …
B.C. must bring Ottawa on board to support our ferries
VICTORIA— As B.C. Transportation Minister Todd Stone heads to Ottawa with a shopping list for transportation needs, New Democrats are calling on him to bring back new money for our coastal ferry system. “Our transportation system is more than bridges …
Statement by B.C. New Democrats on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan released the following statement in celebration of the United Nations’ International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “Today, my New Democrat colleagues and I join with British Columbians living with disabilities to celebrate inclusion. …
Answers needed about children staying in Prince George drug den
VICTORIA— New Democrats are demanding answers from the Christy Clark government following reports that children involved with the Ministry of Children and Family Development were staying at a known drug den in Prince George. “The Christy Clark government has starved …
Clark government still refuses to take action after more than 50 shootings in Surrey this year
SURREY— The Christy Clark government needs to urgently address the crisis in public safety in Surrey, where there has now been more than 50 shooting incidents this year. “This week’s shooting was the second to take place outside a Surrey …
Opposition Standing Committee releases report on B.C. agriculture
Victoria, B.C. – Members of the Opposition Standing Committee for Agriculture and Food released their first report on British Columbia’s agriculture sector today at the B.C. legislature. The Committee’s report summarizes public consultations held across the province over a period …
Clark transit hypocrisy on display in Paris
VICTORIA — Despite throwing up roadblocks to transit development in B.C. since becoming premier, Christy Clark is trying to get headlines from the Paris climate change conference by falsely portraying herself as a leader on transit. “British Columbians would have …
New Democrat statement on the Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat women’s spokesperson Maurine Karagianis issued the following statement in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: “Violence against women continues to plague families and communities in British Columbia. “Whether it’s the …