VICTORIA – New Democrat mental health critic Sue Hammell issued the following statement recognizing World Mental Health Day: “Today is World Mental Health Day, a day when people all over the world are encouraged to have a conversation about mental …
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B.C. Liberals still trying to figure out how to appoint seniors advocate after seven months
VICTORIA – Despite the urgent need for a seniors advocate in B.C., the Liberals have failed to follow through on their pre-election promise to B.C. seniors, say New Democrats. “The health minister says the government is working to appoint a …
B.C. Liberals dodging accountability and failing to address key issues by cancelling fall session, says NDP
VICTORIA – Ending lavish raises for B.C. Ferries executives, appointing an independent seniors advocate, and getting answers on double-digit hydro rate hikes could have been addressed today if the legislature reconvened as scheduled, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “According to the …
Statement in honour of Sisters in Spirit Vigils across Canada
New Democrat women’s critic Maurine Karagianis and New Democrat Aboriginal relations critic Doug Donaldson sent out the following statement to recognize the annual Sisters in Spirit vigils being held across Canada to honour the memory of missing and murdered Aboriginal …
Liberals falling far short of public transit goals
VICTORIA – An auditor general report that shows the Liberals are hopelessly off target on transit ridership is further evidence Premier Clark has no intention of living up to the government’s green commitments, say the New Democrats. “In 2008, the …
Liberals steer public toward a dead end for input on core review
VICTORIA – The only avenue the Liberals have offered to the public for input on the core review is a dead end, say the New Democrats. “This review could impact the quality of service delivery or even cut important programs …
Liberals fail to act on two reports on the Agricultural Land Commission, then order a third
VICTORIA – Despite its failure to implement the changes recommended in two previous reports, the Liberal government is wasting more time and money on yet another review of the Agricultural Land Commission, say New Democrats. “In 2011, the chair of …
B.C. Liberals directing independent power regulator to rubber stamp smart meter fees
VICTORIA – After years of chaos and mismanagement of their smart meter program, the Liberal government is finally seeking the advice of the B.C. Utilities Commission – but only if they do as they’re told – say the B.C. New …
Statement from New Democrat seniors critic Katrine Conroy on National Seniors Day
VICTORIA – New Democrat seniors critic Katrine Conroy issued the following statement in honour of National Seniors Day: “On behalf of the New Democrat caucus I’d like to recognize National Seniors Day and extend my sincere gratitude to the countless …
B.C. facing cuts to vital services as Ottawa slashes transfer payments
VICTORIA – British Columbians could be facing significant cuts to vital services like health care as the federal government balances its budget on the backs of the provinces, say the New Democrats. The federal Parliamentary Budget Officer confirmed Friday that …