Since the Liberal government announced its misguided intention to privatize the Liquor Distribution Branch, there have been a number of issues raised about the integrity of the process, including the failure to produce a business case showing this sell-off is …
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New Democrats question Liberal funding claims for St. Paul’s redevelopment
The B.C. Liberal government’s plans to rebuild St. Paul’s Hospital are simply a re-announcement: a commitment to complete a concept plan for the hospital even though a concept plan was completed and delivered in 2010. The $500 million cost estimate …
B.C. New Democrat leader Adrian Dix calls on all B.C. MPs to oppose Coast Guard cuts
VANCOUVER – B.C. New Democrat leader Adrian Dix has written to all 36 of B.C.’s Members of Parliament, urging them to press for Prime Minister Harper and the federal cabinet to reconsider cuts to the Coast Guard in British Columbia. …
New Democrats call for action to ban cosmetic pesticides
VICTORIA – After Liberal MLAs on the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides failed to live up to the premier’s promise to ban cosmetic pesticides, New Democrats are taking action. “British Columbians are concerned about the effects of toxic chemicals on …
NDP seeks joint action to save coast guard services
On Sunday, New Democrat leader Adrian Dix visited the Kitsilano Coast Guard Station and spoke to media about concerns with cuts to coast guard services. Dix also approached Premier Christy Clark about forming a united effort to reverse the federal …
Liberals fail to consult on privacy, rush legislation
VICTORIA –The B.C. Liberals are desperately piling up legislation and rushing the process as the spring session nears its end, say the New Democrats. Citing a letter released Thursday from B.C.’s Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham, New Democrat house …
B.C. NDP outlines objections to Enbridge pipeline to Joint Review Panel
VICTORIA – The B.C. New Democrat Official Opposition caucus has formally registered its opposition to Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Project with the National Energy Board’s Joint Review Panel. “Under the Enbridge proposal, British Columbia would assume almost all the project’s risk, …
Utilities Commission should review smart meter complaints, says NDP
VICTORIA– New Democrat energy critic John Horgan says in light of numerous complaints of people’s hydro bills showing excessive increases after their smart meters were installed, the B.C. Utilities Commission should be empowered to conduct a full independent review of …
Adrian Dix urges Premier Clark help protect Aveos jobs
New Democrat leader Adrian Dix has urged Premier Christy Clark to work together with him to protect 350 jobs lost in the lower mainland due to the shutdown of Aveos Fleet Performance Inc., the company that provides maintenance services to …
Post-secondary institutions united in criticism of Liberals’ 2012 budget
VICTORIA— Following the release of an unprecedented letter signed by 25 B.C. university and college presidents, New Democrats are calling on the Liberal government to explain how they propose to address a growing skills shortage in the B.C. workforce when …