VICTORIA – A review of child and youth suicides by the B.C. Coroners Service shows that youth in B.C. need government action now, say New Democrats. The review analyzed 91 deaths over five years and put forward recommendations to address …
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Liberals break promise on timber consultation, New Democrats say
VICTORIA – Controversial changes to the way public timber is accessed by forest companies are moving ahead without the full public consultation promised by the Liberal government, says New Democrat forest critic Norm Macdonald. “The forest minister promised there would …
Statement on the Walk for Reconciliation from B.C. New Democrats
VANCOUVER – New Democrat leader Adrian Dix and aboriginal affairs critic Doug Donaldson issued the following statement to commemorate the Walk for Reconciliation. The walk closes the national Truth and Reconciliation event that took place in B.C. over the past …
Local governments send strong messages to B.C. Liberals at convention
VICTORIA – As this year’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention comes to a close, New Democrats are applauding the hard work of municipal leaders, and resolving to work together to achieve the goals set out at this year’s event. “This …
Statement from New Democrats on ten-year anniversary of Insite
VICTORIA – New Democrat mental health critic Sue Hammell, and Vancouver-Mount Pleasant MLA Jenny Kwan issued the following statement in recognition of the ten-year anniversary of Insite opening. “Over the last decade Insite has saved countless lives and provided a …
Statement from New Democrat multiculturalism critic Bruce Ralston in honour of the Mid-Autumn Festival
VICTORIA – New Democrat multiculturalism critic Bruce Ralston issued the following statement in honour of the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival: “On behalf of the New Democrat caucus I’d like to recognize the B.C. communities that are …
Statement from NDP leader Adrian Dix on his future plans
Vancouver – NDP leader Adrian Dix made the following announcement of his future plans. “Since our defeat in the election on May 14, I have reflected both on my future as Leader of the B.C. NDP and on the future …
Liberal government quietly releases two-year report on dismal “jobs plan”
VANCOUVER – The Liberal government released a two-year report on their so-called “jobs plan” on Tuesday without fanfare because the “jobs plan” has been undeniably dismal, say the New Democrats. “In late September 2011, the premier launched her jobs plan …
B.C. Liberals creating a crisis by failing to address need for mental health services
VANCOUVER— More than half a decade since the Vancouver Police Department last raised the alarm about the growing reliance on police and emergency rooms to fill gaps in mental health services, the problem continues to grow, says New Democrat mental …
B.C. New Democrat Women’s Caucus calls on Premier to take action to protect women on campus
The B.C. New Democrat Women’s Caucus, along with New Democrat advanced education critic David Eby, is calling on Premier Clark to show solidarity with women in B.C.’s advanced education institutions after it became public that students at UBC’s Sauder School …