VICTORIA – New Democrats took Premier Christy Clark to task in the legislature over her failure to deliver on empty promises of jobs and windfall profits from LNG. “Christy Clark knows what people want to hear, and even sounds sincere …
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Affordability a challenge for B.C. foster families
VICTORIA – On Oct. 7, 2014, New Democrat spokesperson for children and family development, Doug Donaldson, gave the following statement in the house in recognition of Foster Family Month: “If you know people in your communities who open up their …
Health researchers fired and shamed by Liberals deserve answers
VICTORIA – B.C.’s New Democrats challenged Premier Clark and the B.C. Liberals to explain why the government went to such extraordinary lengths to embarrass, humiliate and shame eight dedicated health researchers. “These researchers and their families deserve far better than …
Christy Clark abandons LNG commitments in Throne Speech
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark backed down on every major commitment she has made around LNG in today’s Throne Speech, said New Democrat leader John Horgan. “It’s hard to take Christy Clark at her word any more. She knows what …
B.C.’s teachers deserve our thanks on World Teachers’ Day
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 …
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 …