VICTORIA – Students who need to access English language programs are being let down and left behind by the B.C. Liberal government while their programs are forced to shut down, say B.C. New Democrats. “Premier Christy Clark promised in her …
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New Democrats wish British Columbians a light-filled Diwali
B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan made the following statement on the occasion of Diwali: “As Canadians of Hindu, Sikh, Jain and Buddhist faiths and backgrounds celebrate Diwali, B.C. New Democrats wish you a very happy holiday season. …
Christy Clark slashes British Columbians’ share of LNG revenue in half
VICTORIA – In the eight months since the B.C. Liberals tabled their position on what would be a fair share of LNG revenue for British Columbia citizens who own the resource, Christy Clark has cut that share by at least half, said …
New Democrats slam Liberals for leaks, falling debris in B.C. Place
VICTORIA – In the legislature today, New Democrats demanded information about drips and debris falling from B.C. Place’s wildly overpriced roof. “The B.C. Liberals allowed B.C. Place to host public events while the roof leaked and pieces of it were …
Investigation into Mount Polley looking like latest B.C. Liberal whitewash
VICTORIA – The investigation into the Mount Polley mine disaster is turning into the latest B.C. Liberal whitewash, say the New Democrats. “The Liberals are hiding behind advice from the chief inspector of mines, who is saying ‘don’t release any …
VIDEO: B.C. Liberals fail on promise to make B.C. schools earthquake-safe
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B.C. Liberals fail on promise to make B.C. schools earthquake-safe
VANCOUVER – Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals have failed to seismically upgrade a number of B.C. schools this year contrary to their pre-election promises, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “Christy Clark knew what to say before the last election, when …
New Democrats urging the public to voice concerns regarding Societies Act changes
VICTORIA – B.C.’s New Democrats have been urging the public to voice their concerns regarding the Liberal government’s proposed changes to the Societies Act which could silence non-government organizations, and tie them up in court battles. New Democrat spokesperson for …
Throne speech amendments won’t fix Liberal failures
VICTORIA – Parliamentary maneuvers will do nothing to get B.C. closer to an LNG industry that meets our needs, say B.C.’s New Democrats. Green member of the legislature Andrew Weaver has proposed an amendment to the government’s Throne Speech that …
Liberals trying to cover up their role in Mount Polley environmental disaster
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government needs to take responsibility for deregulation that led to the disastrous Mount Polley tailings pond failure, New Democrats said in the legislature today. “The B.C. Liberals have deregulated this industry, cutting mine inspections in …