VANCOUVER – Vancouver Coastal Health is issuing termination notices to staff and physicians as the B.C. Liberals condone the dismantling of multi-disciplinary clinics that thousands of Vancouver residents rely on, say New Democrats. “Notice is being sent today to physicians …
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Statement on tragic shooting at Nanaimo mill
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader Adrian Dix issued the following statement on the tragic shooting at the Western Forest Products mill in Nanaimo Wednesday: “It is with heavy hearts we mourn for those who were killed or injured in today’s tragic …
New Democrats introduce bill banning sale of flavoured tobacco
VICTORIA – New Democrats introduced legislation today that would ban the sale of flavoured tobacco products. “The current provincial legislation does not do enough to protect B.C. youth against the harmful effects of nicotine and tobacco use,” said New Democrat …
Liberals trying to play catch-up on skills training with cashless plan
VICTORIA— A decade after dismantling the skills training and apprenticeship system the B.C. Liberals have admitted their changes were a failure, and are now trying to rework the system without properly funding it, say the New Democrats. “It’s been a …
Does Comox Valley MLA Don McRae support local farmers?
COMOX VALLEY – Comox Valley MLA Don McRae should tell his constituents whether he stands with them or with his Liberal colleague Bill Bennett who insists Bill 24 will pass, weakening protections for farmland, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “Don McRae …
New Democrats introduce legislation to hold companies to account for workplace deaths
VICTORIA – New Democrats marked the annual Day of Mourning by introducing a bill to the B.C. legislature that would ensure companies are held accountable for workplace deaths. “This bill would see corporate executives and directors held accountable for cases …
Statement from New Democrat multiculturalism critic on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day
VICTORIA – New Democrat multiculturalism critic Bruce Ralston issued the following statement to recognize Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day: “Today on Yom HaShoah we join together with Jewish communities in British Columbia and around the world in remembering the lives …
Government documents show minister misleading public on benefits of forestry reforms
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government can’t demonstrate that wide-spread changes to the way the public forests are managed will bring any benefit to job creation, strengthen the land base, or serve the public interest, say the New Democrats. New …
New Democrat health critic speaks out against cuts to community health at emergency summit
VANCOUVER – The B.C. New Democrat health critic spoke out today at an emergency summit on the B.C. Liberals’ cuts to community health centres in Vancouver. “Because of the government’s cuts to community health, many patients will lose their family …
B.C. Liberals must withdraw Bill 24 after new agriculture minister admits lack of support
Letnick’s acknowledgment contradicts Core Review Minister Bill Bennett’s repeated claims on legislation KELOWNA – The B.C. Liberals need to withdraw Bill 24 immediately after the new agriculture minister admitted it does not have the support of the agriculture community or …