VICTORIA – The proposed Distressed Animals Act would help prevent animals from suffering or dying in vehicles without adequate ventilation, says New Democratic spokesperson on local government Selina Robinson. “After a number of incidents of animals dying while left alone …
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New Democrats introduce bill that would make it easier for the public to petition government
VICTORIA – New Democrats introduced legislation on Wednesday that would modernize public participation in our democracy by allowing for electronic petitions to government. “Passing this legislation would mean the public would have another, more modern, way to participate in our …
Students need relief from growing costs and fees
Kathy Corrigan, New Democrat spokesperson for advanced education, met with a delegation of University of Victoria students in front of an ICBC office in Victoria today, March 24. The students were there to promote a 3,000-signature petition calling for the …
BC NDP pledges support for restaurant industry on alcohol pricing
VICTORIA – New Democrat liquor policy spokesperson David Eby is pledging support for the province’s restaurant industry on alcohol pricing in the wake of chaotic changes to government liquor policy over the last six months. Eby says the government’s price …
B.C. New Democrat statement in celebration of Pakistan Day
Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for immigration and multiculturalism, released the following statement in celebration of Pakistan Day: “On behalf of John Horgan, Leader of the British Columbia New Democrat caucus, I would like to extend my best wishes …
Clark Government decides to keep new drink prices secret
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Liberals have reneged on repeated promises to release the pricing for beer, wine and spirits in government stores to the public today, says New Democrat spokesperson on liquor David Eby. “Releasing the retail price information would …
Clark should act immediately to reinstate Abbott as B.C. Treaty Commissioner
VICTORIA – New Democrat Leader John Horgan released the following statement in response to the B.C. Liberal cabinet decision to veto the appointment of former cabinet minister George Abbott as the new B.C. Treaty Commissioner: “It is inexplicable that the …
B.C. New Democrats Statement on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Bruce Ralston, the New Democrat spokesperson for immigration and multiculturalism, released the following statement in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. “On behalf of John Horgan, Leader of the British Columbia New Democrat caucus, I …
No end in sight for ferry fare increases
VICTORIA – Families living on the coast will continue to pay more and get less when it comes to B.C. Ferries, says New Democrat transportation spokesperson Claire Trevena. “B.C. families living on our coast have watched life become much more …
Christy Clark’s pet project going further off the rails
VICTORIA – The premier’s bungled Auditor General for Local Government project has gone even further off the rails, say the New Democrats. “Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals have already wasted $5 million of the public’s money on this project,” …