COMOX VALLEY – Comox Valley MLA Don McRae should tell his constituents whether he stands with them or with his Liberal colleague Bill Bennett who insists Bill 24 will pass, weakening protections for farmland, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “Don McRae …
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New Democrats introduce legislation to hold companies to account for workplace deaths
VICTORIA – New Democrats marked the annual Day of Mourning by introducing a bill to the B.C. legislature that would ensure companies are held accountable for workplace deaths. “This bill would see corporate executives and directors held accountable for cases …
Statement from New Democrat multiculturalism critic on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day
VICTORIA – New Democrat multiculturalism critic Bruce Ralston issued the following statement to recognize Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Today on Yom HaShoah we join together with Jewish communities in British Columbia and around the world in remembering the lives …
Government documents show minister misleading public on benefits of forestry reforms
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government can’t demonstrate that wide-spread changes to the way the public forests are managed will bring any benefit to job creation, strengthen the land base, or serve the public interest, say the New Democrats. New …
New Democrat health critic speaks out against cuts to community health at emergency summit
VANCOUVER – The B.C. New Democrat health critic spoke out today at an emergency summit on the B.C. Liberals’ cuts to community health centres in Vancouver. “Because of the government’s cuts to community health, many patients will lose their family …
B.C. Liberals must withdraw Bill 24 after new agriculture minister admits lack of support
Letnick’s acknowledgment contradicts Core Review Minister Bill Bennett’s repeated claims on legislation KELOWNA – The B.C. Liberals need to withdraw Bill 24 immediately after the new agriculture minister admitted it does not have the support of the agriculture community or …
VIDEO: New Democrat MLAs tour Highway of Tears – Day 2
New Democrat MLAs Maurine Karagianis, Carole James and Jennifer Rice are travelling the Highway of Tears this week to bring attention to the need for a shuttle bus along the route. Preview of Day 2 Shot early Wednesday, this video …
B.C. Liberal education cuts force school boards to eliminate student programs and teaching jobs
VICTORIA- Just as B.C.’s school enrolment is set to grow over the next three years, the B.C. Liberals’ flat-lined education budget is forcing school districts to consider the elimination of at least 350 teaching and support staff jobs, as well …
VIDEO: New Democrat MLAs tour Highway of Tears
New Democrat MLAs Maurine Karagianis, Carole James and Jennifer Rice are travelling the Highway of Tears this week to bring attention to the need for a shuttle bus along the route. Summary of Day 1 Terrace Prince Rupert Tour Introduction …
NDP MLAs to tour Highway of Tears from Prince Rupert to Prince George to highlight the need for shuttle bus
VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrats will be traveling the Highway of Tears to highlight the need for safe public transportation between Prince Rupert and Prince George. “One of the key recommendations of the Missing Women’s Inquiry was for a shuttle …