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 …
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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 …
Opinion: B.C. must become a climate leader
By John Horgan The United Nations Conference on Climate Change, due to open in Paris in a few days, is one of the most consequential gatherings of world leaders in our lifetime. The Paris talks are our best chance to slow …
New Democrats’ poverty reduction act would address B.C.’s child poverty
VICTORIA— With three recent reports showing that British Columbia continues to have persistently high child poverty under the Christy Clark government, New Democrats are pressing for their poverty reduction legislation to finally be passed. “New Democrats have introduced legislation for a …
Statement by B.C. New Democrats on Holodomor
VICTORIA – The B.C New Democrat leader, John Horgan extends condolences to Canadians gathering to commemorate the anniversary of the Holodomor in Ukraine, and to honor the many victims of this terrible tragedy. “The B.C. New Democrats stand with Canadians …
Interior to Lower Mainland transmission line not on time, not on budget
VICTORIA — The Interior to Lower Mainland transmission line was completed more than a year late and almost $150 million over budget, says New Democrat spokesperson on B.C. Hydro Adrian Dix. “Christy Clark’s government continues to prove their failure to …
B.C. must protect transgender people from discrimination, says NDP
VANCOUVER— Spencer Chandra Herbert, New Democrat MLA for Vancouver-West End, released the following statement recognizing International Transgender Day of Remembrance: “Today on International Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember those who have had their lives taken as a result of …
Three years later Missing Women’s Inquiry recommendations are left by the roadside
VICTORIA — Three years after the Missing Women’s Inquiry not only has the Christy Clark government refused to implement recommendations, but they have also stopped reporting on their lack of progress, say New Democrats. “The B.C. government’s approach to the …
John Horgan’s PowerBC plan will create jobs and save money
Burnaby — B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan today launched PowerBC, a sweeping energy plan that creates jobs in every community in B.C. while protecting families and businesses from runaway Hydro bills. “Our kids and grandkids deserve real leadership. With …
Christy Clark plays politics with school upgrades in Vancouver
VANCOUVER— The refusal to fund school upgrades in Vancouver shows that students are being forced to pay the price for Premier Christy Clark’s political whims, say the New Democrats. “It’s appalling that students in the Vancouver school district will be …