New Democrat Leader John Horgan speaks to a rally for public education at the Legislature June 16. He offers a personal story highlighting why class size and composition matters to British Columbia students.
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Report: B.C. Liberals refuse to end heartless clawbacks for families on disability assistance
The B.C. Liberals will not be ending their heartless clawbacks of child support according to a new disabilities report released Monday, say the New Democrats. “The B.C. Liberals consult, consult and consult some more, then decide in a report that …
Statement from B.C. New Democrats on state of teacher negotiations
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader John Horgan and education critic Rob Fleming released the following statement in response to news that a deal between the province’s teachers and the B.C. Liberal government was not reached over the weekend: “For 12 …
B.C. Liberals’ dismissal of mayors’ plan to fund transportation with carbon tax is short-sighted, New Democrats say
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Liberal government continues to put up roadblocks as Metro Vancouver mayors put forward a comprehensive vision for transportation in the region, say the New Democrats. “The minister of transportation’s outright dismissal of the mayors’ plan to …
Statement from New Democrat education critic on impending teachers strike
VICTORIA – New Democrat education critic Rob Fleming released the following statement in response to today’s announcement that teachers intend to move to a full-scale strike if a deal cannot be reached: “We’re on the brink of a full-scale strike …
B.C. Liberals should listen to British Columbians on Enbridge, not eastern politicians
The B.C. Liberal government should listen to British Columbians about the Enbridge pipeline instead of echoing eastern politicians and investment bankers that the project should and will go ahead, say the New Democrats. “Enbridge wants to transport Alberta bitumen to …
New Democrats support call for stronger legislation to protect farm animals
VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrats support the call from the B.C. SPCA for stronger legislation to protect farm animals and prevent cases of animal cruelty in British Columbia. “People in B.C. are extremely concerned about animal welfare and want to …
VIDEO: B.C. Liberals should negotiate, not pick fights with teachers
New Democrat education critic Rob Fleming speaks to a rally in support of public education outside the education ministry’s office in Victoria on June 10, 2014.
B.C. Liberals quick to dismiss proposal to make homes more affordable for B.C. families
VICTORIA – The Liberal government was too quick to dismiss a proposal this week that would make buying a home more affordable for hard-working British Columbians, say the New Democrats. “The Liberal finance minister really showed what side he’s on …
B.C. youth join New Democrat health critic in call to ban flavoured tobacco
VICTORIA – B.C. youth and New Democrat health critic Judy Darcy are calling on the B.C. Liberal government to protect the health of vulnerable young people by banning the sale of flavoured tobacco in British Columbia. “The B.C. Liberal government …