VICTORIA— While B.C. Liberal policies are directly increasing and deepening poverty for many families, New Democrats are offering British Columbians a path out of poverty with the introduction of the Poverty Reduction and Economic Inclusion Act. “B.C. has had the …
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VIDEO: John Horgan’s first Question Period as leader
New Democrat Official Opposition leader John Horgan presses the Liberal government to stand up for British Columbian workers.
Surrey neighbourhood facing spike in break-ins shows need for more police officers
SURREY – New Democrat MLAs are calling for more police officers on the street as another Surrey neighbourhood struggles with a frightening crime problem. Residents on one stretch of 93B Avenueare facing a serious problem with vandalism and break-ins. Fourteen …
John Horgan named new leader of New Democrat Official Opposition
VICTORIA – John Horgan has been named the new leader of the B.C. New Democrat Official Opposition. “Along with our strong, united team of dedicated MLAs, I’m going to get right to work fighting for B.C. families, B.C. jobs and …
B.C. Liberals dismantling Vancouver community health clinics as doctors issued lay-off notices
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 …
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 …