SURREY – New Democrat multiculturalism critic and MLA for Surrey-Whalley Bruce Ralston issued the following statement celebrating Vaisakhi on behalf of the B.C. New Democrats: “We wish British Columbians from all communities a happy Vaisakhi celebration. Vaisakhi celebrates the strong …
News
Lakeland workers and families resolute on the need for a full public inquiry into B.C.’s workplace protection system
PRINCE GEORGE – Victims and families of the Lakeland mill tragedy remain resolute that only a full, public and independent investigation will deliver them, and the families of Burns Lake, some level of justice while protecting other workers in the …
B.C. Liberal emergency response policies create long waits for help
BURNABY – New Democrats say a series of troubling recent incidents show how the B.C. Liberal government’s changes to emergency response policies are putting patients at risk. “Last October, B.C. Ambulance Service reclassified nearly a third of emergency calls from …
B.C. Liberals put politics before people in response to ICBC billing errors
VICTORIA – Transportation Minister Todd Stone tried to avoid scrutiny in the legislature by hiding information about ICBC’s $110-million blunder, say New Democrats. “Rather than immediately notifying the public about this mistake – which meant many people were overbilled for …
Government’s latest failure reinforces the need for a public inquiry, Dix says
VANCOUVER – The failure to press charges for the Lakeland mill explosion reinforces that a public inquiry into the government’s failure to provide workers in this province protection and justice is essential, said New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix. “In 2012 …
New Democrat labour critic’s recommendation for BC legislature to mark Day of Mourning accepted
VICTORIA – The provincial legislature has adopted New Democrat labour critic Harry Bains’ recommendation to formally mark the annual Day of Mourning to honour British Columbians who have lost their lives on the worksite. “Earlier this week, I approached both …
Stop child support clawbacks, say New Democrats
VICTORIA — It’s time for the B.C. Liberal government to stop taking money out of the hands of B.C.’s poorest kids say the New Democrats. “Child support payments belong to children, not to the government,” said New Democrat social development …
Ferry ridership declines as B.C. Liberals keep driving up fares
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government needs to stop driving down ridership on B.C. Ferries by hiking fares, say the New Democrats. “February tourism data suggests that our ferries are getting so expensive, people are choosing to fly instead,” said …
B.C. Liberals failing to provide services in resource development communities
The B.C. Liberals’ failure to address rural health issues in Northern B.C. shows they aren’t prepared for the responsibility of growing local economies, say New Democrats. “The B.C. Liberals talk a lot about liquefied natural gas and resource development, but …
Closure of primary care at community clinics must be reversed
Government decision will cost many patients their doctors, hurt health care reform and cost more money VANCOUVER – Vancouver Coastal Health’s decision to eliminate primary care at three community health centres – Evergreen, South Vancouver and Pacific Spirit – will …