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April 10, 2014

Stop child support clawbacks, say New Democrats

AffordabilityWomen

VICTORIA — It’s time for the B.C. Liberal government to stop taking money out of the hands of B.C.’s poorest kids say the New Democrats. “Child support payments belong to children, not to the government,” said New Democrat social development …

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April 10, 2014

Ferry ridership declines as B.C. Liberals keep driving up fares

AffordabilityBC Ferries

VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government needs to stop driving down ridership on B.C. Ferries by hiking fares, say the New Democrats. “February tourism data suggests that our ferries are getting so expensive, people are choosing to fly instead,” said …

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April 10, 2014

B.C. Liberals failing to provide services in resource development communities

Health Care

The B.C. Liberals’ failure to address rural health issues in Northern B.C. shows they aren’t prepared for the responsibility of growing local economies, say New Democrats. “The B.C. Liberals talk a lot about liquefied natural gas and resource development, but …

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April 8, 2014

Closure of primary care at community clinics must be reversed

Health Care

Government decision will cost many patients their doctors, hurt health care reform and cost more money  VANCOUVER – Vancouver Coastal Health’s decision to eliminate primary care at three community health centres – Evergreen, South Vancouver and Pacific Spirit – will …

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April 7, 2014

Op-ed: Independent investigation needed into Kwantlen payments

AccountabilityEducation and Training

by David Eby, New Democrat advanced education critic When New Democrats received a brown paper envelope full of allegations that big bonuses were being paid to the best paid executives at Kwantlen Polytechnic University using money that was intended for …

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April 7, 2014

New Democrats introduce bill to protect heritage First Nations sites

Strong Communities

VICTORIA – New Democrats proposed legislation to better preserve First Nations heritage objects and sacred sites. “Today we proposed important legislation that would ensure First Nations heritage sites and objects are protected more effectively by provincial law,” said Maurine Karagianis, …

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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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