By John Horgan, leader of BC’s New Democrats I believe that British Columbia’s greatest and most valuable strength is our people. Anyone who is willing to work hard should be able to build a great career in B.C. Whether you …
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Reality Check: Health researcher firings affair far from a closed case
Premier Christy Clark’s two most-senior and highest-paid appointees are contradicting each other about who was responsible for firing seven health researchers and smearing them by saying they were subjects of an RCMP investigation. One of those Clark deputy ministers must …
New Democrats work to toughen conflict of interest laws and protect whistleblowers
VICTORIA — New Democrat MLAs introduced legislation that would make government officials more accountable to the public and protect whistleblowers from retribution. Gary Holman, New Democrat spokesperson for democratic reform, introduced the Conflict of Interest Amendment Act. “British Columbians have …
Park fees will continue to increase under the B.C. Liberals
VICTORIA — New Democrats have uncovered a B.C. Liberal plan to significantly increase the cost of going camping in British Columbia, not just this year, but year after year says New Democrat environment spokesperson Spencer Chandra Herbert. “B.C. families will …
Delay in MCFD placement harming children of murdered mother
VANCOUVER— It’s distressing that 10 months after their mother was murdered, the children of Angila Wilson remain in the care of strangers, rather than with their aunt and uncle, says Doug Donaldson, the New Democrat spokesperson for children and family …
Documents show B.C. Liberals wasted $177,000 in public funds to hire Liberal-connected lobbyist
VICTORIA – Documents released through Freedom of Information show that Amrik Virk, now a B.C. Liberal cabinet minister, wasted $177,000 hiring a Liberal insider to lobby the B.C. government. “Amrik Virk used money meant for students to pay friends of …
B.C. Premier doesn’t always believe the things she says
This week the premier promised to eliminate the property transfer tax, which would leave a $1 billion hole in the province’s treasury. But when asked about making up the revenue shortfall, she flip-flopped, saying “I wouldn’t characterize it as a promise. …
New Democrat response to Budget 2015
Watch or read New Democrat finance spokesperson Carole James’ response to Budget 2015: “I’m pleased to rise to continue my response to B.C. Budget 2015. I want to start off talking a little bit about what budgets are. Budgets really …
New Democrats introduce Democratic Reform for BC legislation
VICTORIA – New Democrats introduced legislation Thursday that would help reform democracy in B.C.. “These four pieces of legislation would help encourage more voter participation, strengthen representation, and make our government work better,” said New Democrat spokesperson on democratic reform …
Government keeps promises for top 2%, not for BC families
British Columbians already stretched to their limit will face more fee and rate hikes in 2015, continue to get less in services, and pay for Premier Clark’s tax cut to the highest paid British Columbians as a result of the …