VICTORIA – It’s time for B.C. to join every other province in Canada by finally passing the Poverty Reduction and Economic Inclusion Act, say New Democrats. “We need a plan to end poverty in B.C. Passing our Poverty Reduction and Economic …
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B.C. Agriculture Council raises alarm over carbon offset scheme
VICTORIA – The B.C. Agriculture Council is raising the alarm over use of protected agricultural land for a carbon offset scheme, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “It makes no sense that we have over a million hectares of forest lands that haven’t …
New Democrats call for new decoration for B.C.’s military veterans
VICTORIA – Maurine Karagianis, New Democrat MLA for Esquimalt-Royal Roads, introduced legislation today that would create a new provincial honour for all British Columbians who served in the Canadian Forces, the Military Service Pin. “This honour is to recognize these …
B.C. Liberals admit carbon credit scheme threatens ALR
VICTORIA – After trying to brush aside the issue, the B.C. Liberals have conceded that carbon credit schemes are a threat to B.C.’s Agricultural Land Reserve. “Along with my colleagues on the Opposition Standing Committee for Agriculture and Food, I’ve …
New Liberal fees shut working adults out of higher education
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 …
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 …