VICTORIA – New Democrat MLAs tabled three important pieces of legislation on Thursday to strengthen democracy in B.C.. “It’s well past time to modernize and strengthen our system of government and election laws,” said New Democrat spokesperson for democratic reform …
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NDP questions premier’s connections to Quick Wins scandal key figures
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark refused to answer questions about her strong ties to the key figures involved in the Quick Wins scandal when questioned by New Democrats in the legislature. New Democrats …
NDP Leader John Horgan forces B.C. Liberals to ditch plan to eliminate flu shot clinics at seniors centres
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader John Horgan advocated for seniors facing the loss of flu clinics on Tuesday, resulting in the health minister reversing the uncaring policy. “New Democrats brought this issue to the legislature because we’ve seen time and …
Liberal ferry cuts cost more than they save: study
VICTORIA— An economic impact study released Monday shows B.C. Liberal ferry cuts have cost more than they saved in the Cariboo-Chilcotin Coast region. “It’s hard to take the Liberals at their word anymore, they know what to say, but then …
Op-ed: Time to look at banning union and corporate donations in local elections
By Selina Robinson, B.C. New Democrat spokesperson for local government This Saturday, voters across the province head to the polls to cast their ballots in local government elections. Candidates in B.C.’s cities and towns have put in countless hours and …
Op-ed: B.C. Liberals get it wrong on LNG
By John Horgan, B.C. New Democrat leader I support the development of B.C.’s LNG industry — done right. Doing it right means insisting on jobs and training opportunities for B.C. workers. It means protecting our air, land and water by …
B.C. Liberals are failing to protect B.C.’s most vulnerable children
VICTORIA— A report released today shows the B.C. Liberals are failing to manage B.C.’s child and youth protection system. “The B.C. Liberals say what they think people want to hear, then do whatever they want. Their actions when it comes …
B.C. Liberals shouldn’t cancel Christmas dinner in care homes
VICTORIA — The B.C. Liberal government must reverse a health authority policy restricting visiting family members from joining seniors in care homes for Christmas dinner, said New Democrat leader John Horgan. “There is a simple solution to this bad policy: …
New Democrats introduce bill to better protect First Nations cultural sites and heritage
VICTORIA— New Democrats are calling on the B.C. Liberal government to show their commitment to building positive relationships with First Nations by passing the First Nations Heritage Protection and Conservation Act. “This bill would close loopholes in the Heritage Conservation …
Proposed cut shows B.C. Liberals still not listening to ferry users
VICTORIA — Minister of Transportation Todd Stone showed yesterday that he knows what to say, but does what he wants. “Just seven months ago, Minister Stone promised to maintain vehicle service between Horseshoe Bay and Nanaimo. But yesterday we learned …