Premier Christy Clark is an expert at taking credit for things she didn’t do, and deflecting blame for problems she caused. She is at it again with a claim that former B.C. Liberal Premier Gordon Campbell is to blame …
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B.C. New Democrats join with families to demand an end to the maternity leave clawback
VICTORIA — On the International Day of Human Rights, New Democrats are joining with families with disabilities to demand an end to the Christy Clark government’s maternity leave clawback. “The birth of a child should be a time of joy, …
Debt settlement tinkering won’t tackle household debt in B.C.
VICTORIA — Stagnant wages, astronomical housing costs and constant nickel-and-diming by Premier Christy Clark has pushed British Columbians into the worst household debt in the nation, say New Democrats. “Premier Clark has abandoned B.C. families struggling from paycheque to paycheque,” …
Letter calls on Premier Clark to reconsider her government’s inaction on Surrey crime
VICTORIA — Following gun violence that prompted the lockdown of four Surrey schools on Monday, New Democrats have written to Premier Christy Clark, asking that her government take long-overdue action to address the crisis in public safety in Surrey. “We …
Wishing Jewish British Columbians a festive Chanukah
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 …
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 …