VICTORIA –Liberal Attorney General Shirley Bond was forced to apologize for misleading the public and misquoting New Democrat MLA Leonard Krog when he challenged the Liberals on their misplaced priorities for fixing the problems plaguing British Columbia’s courts. Krog, the …
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HORGAN SEEKS CLARIFICATION ON FORMER PREMIER’S ORDER OF B.C. NOMINATION
VICTORIA – New Democrat House Leader John Horgan sent a letter to Speaker Bill Barisoff asking for an explanation about how Gordon Campbell is being the given the Order of B.C., despite the fact he was still an elected MLA …
New Democrat Caucus Connection Newsletter – Aug. 16, 2011
Check out this week’s New Democrat Caucus Connection (attached), featuring: Which ballots count in the HST referendum? Liberal mismanagement of B.C. hydro drives rates up Advocating for new forest technology Liberals try to deflect from poor economic management Upcoming events …
DENIAL OF FUNDING FOR GROUPS WILL JEOPARDIZE MISSING WOMEN INQUIRY
VANCOUVER –The Liberal government’s recent decision to deny funding to support legal representation for advocacy groups in the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry will jeopardize the commission’s capacity to fulfill its mandate, say the New Democrats. New Democrat MLAs Jenny …
NEW DEMOCRATS URGE CHRISTY CLARK TO DISCLOSE BONUS PENSION AGREEMENTS FOR B.C. FERRIES EXECUTIVES
VANCOUVER –New Democrat leader Adrian Dix and MLA Gary Coons are urging Premier Christy Clark to disclose, as part of her commitment to open government, the bonus pension agreements for B.C. Ferries executives, and the consultants’ report that guided the …
LETTER FROM DIX AND COONS REQUESTING PREMIER REVIEW HAHN’S DOUBLE PENSION
Below is a letter New Democrat leader Adrian Dix and MLA Gary Coons sent to the Premier earlier today, requesting that she review BC Ferries’ arrangement to provide CEO David Hahn a second pension of over $200,000. Mr Hahn is …
DIX WELCOMES HST REFERENDUM DEADLINES EXTENSION
VICTORIA –B.C. New Democrat leader Adrian Dix today welcomed the decision of the acting chief electoral officer to extend the HST referendum deadlines by two weeks. “The decision of the acting chief electoral officer to extend the timelines is a …
Adrian Dix Announces Shadow Cabinet
VICTORIA– The new leader of the B.C. New Democrats, Adrian Dix, announced his shadow cabinet Tuesday, saying his team will deliver for British Columbians, inside and outside the legislature. “With its collective expertise and energy, our team will present a …
NDP MLAs Simpson And Chandra Herbert Join Community Members To Call For Homeless Protection
VANCOUVER– Despite promises to protect the homeless in this province, the B.C. Liberals have only provided a band-aid solution. Hundreds of vulnerable people will be forced back out onto the streets on April 30 when the current funding for temporary …
Black’s bill paves way for early HST referendum
VICTORIA – Today, New Democrat interim leader Dawn Black tabled an amendment to B.C.’s Recall and Initiative Act that would allow for an earlier HST initiative vote. “The Recall and Initiative Amendment Act, 2011 amends the current law to require …