VICTORIA – Teachers across British Columbia and in more than 100 countries around the world celebrate World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5 each year. “This year, more than ever, we thank our public school teachers for standing up for public …
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Apology from B.C. Liberals victory for family of fired researcher
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader John Horgan released the following statement on the B.C. Liberals’ apology to the family of fired health researcher Roderick MacIsaac: “After being put through an unbearable tragedy, this apology is a victory for Mr. MacIsaac’s …
Liberals continue to cover up information about Mount Polley spill
VICTORIA – The Liberal coverup of the details of the devastating Mount Polley tailings pond spill now includes refusing to give information to elected legislators. “Bill Bennett and Christy Clark seemed to say the right things when they were up …
Premier’s words cannot be trusted – she is failing to ensure responsible LNG development can move forward
VICTORIA – While Premier Christy Clark certainly knew what to say about B.C.’s LNG potential, she has not done what is needed in order to ensure responsible LNG development moves forward, said New Democrat leader John Horgan and spokesperson for …
National Seniors Day highlights increasing cost of living for seniors under B.C. Liberals
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader John Horgan and seniors’ spokesperson Maurine Karagianis issued the following statement in recognition of National Seniors Day: “On National Seniors Day, we want to extend our gratitude to seniors across British Columbia who play an …
Sharing and compassion are values that unite British Columbians: Eid Mubarak!
VICTORIA – The generosity and compassion taught by Islam and celebrated on this holy occasion of Eid al-Adha is shared by all British Columbians, said New Democrat leader John Horgan. “On behalf of the New Democrat caucus, we extend our …
B.C. Liberal government “jobs plan progress update” is a contradiction in terms
Statistics Canada numbers prove that there has been no progress since Premier Clark launched her “plan” – in fact, B.C. is falling behind. Since September 2011 – when the premier first launched her so-called “jobs plan” that she said specifically …
Eight lives disrupted and one lost through Liberal government abuse of power, says Horgan
VICTORIA – Today, New Democrat leader John Horgan stood with the family of Roderick MacIsaac to call on the premier for a formal apology to MacIsaac’s family for the deceased researcher’s wrongful firing in September, 2012. “The Liberal government smeared …
B.C. Liberals must hold private health clinics accountable for double-billing
VICTORIA – The B.C. government must hold health clinics that unlawfully double-bill patients to account, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “Today the B.C. Health Coalition along with other groups brought forward important issues related to the unlawful billing that has been …
B.C. Liberals must stop clawing back bursaries from youth in care
VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberals must stop clawing back bursaries provided by colleges and universities to current and former youth in care say New Democrats. Colleges and universities recently started providing bursaries and other supports to current and former youth in …