VICTORIA – Government must ask its expert review panel to assess and sign off on Imperial Metal’s latest cleanup plan, say the New Democrats. “While we’re pleased that Imperial Metals is taking steps to repair the tailings dam and get …
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Minister Virk deserved to be fired, not shuffled
VICTORIA—The B.C. Liberals are rewarding a minister who broke executive compensation rules and then hid his involvement for months, say the New Democrats. “Minister Amrik Virk broke executive compensation rules while on the board at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, then he …
B.C. Liberals fail to make local elections fairer
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals have missed yet another opportunity to make local elections fairer by addressing limits on contributions and banning corporate and union donations in proposed new election financing legislation, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “Fairness is a crucial …
Review into wrongful dismissals of health researchers likely to be incomplete
VICTORIA – Government’s latest review of the wrongful dismissals of seven health researchers will likely fail to examine the role played by B.C. Liberal insiders, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “This review likely will not answer any of the fundamental questions as to …
New Democrats call for a reduction in fees paid by Meter Choices B.C. Hydro users
VICTORIA – B.C. Hydro’s fees to customers in their Meter Choices program are too high and should be reduced, says New Democrat spokesperson for Hydro, Adrian Dix. “The fees being charged to participants in the Meter Choices program are out …
Premier, transportation minister must campaign in TransLink referendum
VANCOUVER — Now that the TransLink referendum question has been approved by cabinet, the B.C. Liberals need to commit to campaigning for yes, say the New Democrats. “While the B.C. Liberals have stalled on needed transit investment, our provincial economy …
Review must address waste and mismanagement at BCLC
VICTORIA – Today’s B.C. Lottery Corporation review must finally address waste and mismanagement at the Crown Corporation, said New Democrat gaming spokesperson David Eby. “Government must explain why the corporation is reducing its return to B.C. taxpayers despite an increase …
Explore alternatives to Premier Clark’s $9 billion Site C gamble, says NDP’s Horgan
VICTORIA— Christy Clark is making a $9 billion gamble by moving ahead now with Site C, without knowing its full cost or whether B.C. needs the power, and should send the project for an expert independent review that includes energy …
B.C. Liberals failing to stand up for tech jobs
VANCOUVER – Another company promoted by the B.C. Liberals plans to overlook B.C. workers in favour of temporary foreign workers, say New Democrats. “When the Microsoft Canada Excellence Centre was announced in May, the B.C. Liberals claimed it was evidence …
Wishing Jewish Canadians a festive Chanukah
VICTORIA – On behalf of the New Democrat Official Opposition, Leader John Horgan made this statement today to all Canadians celebrating the start of Chanukah; the Jewish Festival of Lights. “This annual occasion is a time of rejoicing and sharing with loved …