VICTORIA – British Columbians trying to upgrade their high school courses and better their lives came to Victoria today to protest the hefty new fees imposed by the B.C. Liberals. “There are huge human and economic costs to shutting working …
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New Democrats deliver real results in Horgan’s first year as leader
VICTORIA – One year after becoming Leader of the Opposition, John Horgan heads a united and energized B.C. New Democrat caucus. “B.C. families need a break,” Horgan said. “I hear this everywhere I go from people in their workplaces, in …
Fleming on education dispute ruling: BC Liberals still not delivering public education families deserve
VICTORIA – New Democrat spokesperson for education Rob Fleming released the following statement on the Appeal Court ruling in the dispute over class size and composition bargaining: “Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals are not delivering the public education …
BC NDP Statement on Nepal Earthquake
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA for Surrey – Green Timbers, Sue Hammell issued the following statement on the recent Nepal earthquake: “On behalf of the New Democrat Caucus we offer heartfelt condolences to the people of Nepal and Northern India …
BC NDP Leader on National Day of Mourning
VICTORIA — B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan and labour spokesperson Shane Simpson issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning: “Worker safety has been at the forefront of our minds over the past year as British Columbians follow the …
Christy Clark breaks another promise to the North
VICTORIA – Once again, Premier Christy Clark won’t keep her word to families who live and work in northern B.C. The premier is tearing up the signed 15-year Fair Share agreement that guarantees communities in the northeast their fair share …
Statement from Harry Bains
SURREY –The following statement was released from Surrey-Newton MLA Harry Bains following the murder of his nephew Arun on April 19: “First of all, let me thank everyone who reached out to our family with your love and best wishes. …
Surrey and Delta families demand action, not platitudes
VICTORIA – Parents, educators, police and community leaders gathered in Surrey Tuesday night to find solutions to the fatal escalation in gun violence, and they called out for more resources in crime prevention. “As I sat with hundreds of families …
Listen to locals, reopen negotiations for Similkameen National park say New Democrats
VICTORIA— This Earth Day New Democrat environment spokesperson Spencer Chandra Herbert urged the B.C. Liberal government to reopen talks to open a national park in the Okanagan Similkameen region. “There is tremendous local support for the jobs and opportunities that …
B.C. New Democrats recognize Earth Day
VICTORIA – New Democrat Leader John Horgan issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day. “Forty-five years ago, people came together on the first Earth Day to speak in favour of protecting our environment. Earth Day today continues to …