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April 4, 2014

Kwantlen executive payments should be investigated by Auditor General

AccountabilityEducation and Training

VICTORIA—New Democrats are calling on the Auditor General to investigate executive compensation and reporting practices at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. “The B.C. Liberal government has not treated the allegations that have come to light at Kwantlen seriously,” said New Democrat advanced …

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April 3, 2014

New Democrat statement in response to the release of the LNG working group report

Education and TrainingJobs and Economy

 New Democrat jobs and labour critic Harry Bains released the following statement in response to the release of the LNG working group report: “In 2011 Christy Clark released a jobs plan without any plan for skills training and apprenticeships. For …

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April 3, 2014

New Democrat leader Adrian Dix tables British Columbia Local Food Act to bolster local food production and ALR

EnvironmentJobs and Economy

VANCOUVER – New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix has introduced British Columbia Local Food Act, 2014, legislation that would increase the economic and environmental value British Columbians derive from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). “This is the kind of agricultural legislation …

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April 3, 2014

Small penalties against Hampton show need for public inquiry, New Democrats say

Jobs and Economy

VICTORIA – Small administrative penalties being levied against Hampton Affiliates as a result of a Burns Lake sawmill fire and explosion which killed two workers are the latest evidence showing that WorkSafe BC is fundamentally broken and needs to be …

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April 3, 2014

B.C. Liberals jeopardize patient safety with new ambulance plan

Health Care

VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals are putting patients at risk by making major changes without consultation to the way B.C. Ambulance responds to 9-1-1 calls, say the B.C. New Democrats. “Sweeping changes were made to the way ambulance paramedics respond …

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April 2, 2014

Child support clawbacks hurt B.C.’s poorest children

AffordabilityStrong CommunitiesWomen

VICTORIA— It’s wrong for the B.C. Liberal government to take every nickel of child support from B.C.’s poorest children, say New Democrats. “Half of single mothers and their children in B.C live in poverty,” said New Democrat social development critic …

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April 1, 2014

New Democrats outline legislation to support local food production and strengthen agriculture and ALR

EnvironmentJobs and Economy

VANCOUVER – New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix plans to introduce the British Columbia Local Food Act, 2014, legislation that would increase the economic and environmental value British Columbians derive from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). “Simply put, this is the …

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March 31, 2014

No April Fool’s joke: B.C. Liberals making life even less affordable for British Columbians

AffordabilityReality Check

Once again, the B.C. Liberals are making life even less affordable for British Columbians – continuing with their ongoing litany of fee and fare hikes, hidden taxes and cancelled discounts. Starting April 1, the following costs will increase: Hydro rates …

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March 31, 2014

New Democrats and victims’ families collaborate on inquiry terms of reference

AccountabilityJobs and Economy

Expert legal opinion confirms public inquiry into Babine sawmill explosion and fire is still an appropriate option   VICTORIA – Terms of reference that would establish an effective public inquiry into the Babine Mill tragedy have been prepared with workers …

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March 28, 2014

Op-ed: LiveSmart Small Business Program is worth saving

Jobs and Economy

By Lana Popham and John Horgan Conservation is the cleanest and least expensive way to meet the increasing demand for electricity in British Columbia. The more energy we conserve now, the fewer new sources of supply our province will need in …

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