VICTORIA – Today the New Democrat Official Opposition selected its caucus executive, including four new members: Scott Fraser, Lana Popham, Michelle Mungall and Leonard Krog. Here is the new executive: • Caucus Chair: Shane Simpson, Vancouver-Hastings • Deputy Caucus Chair: …
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Statement from Adrian Dix and Doug Donaldson on National Aboriginal Day
VICTORIA – Today, we join with all Canadians in celebrating National Aboriginal Day, and honouring Aboriginal, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. On this day, we remember extraordinary achievements past and present, and applaud the many aboriginal leaders who inspire …
Half of British Columbian workers make less than wage increase for one Liberal insider
Yesterday Premier Clark showed she was out of touch with the reality facing most British Columbians when she defended a more than $30,000 a year increase for Liberal insider Michele Cadario by saying “there’ll be one exception — well, not …
Statement from Adrian Dix on the passing of the Honourable Garde Gardom
VANCOUVER – New Democrat leader Adrian Dix issued the following statement on the passing of the Honourable Garde Gardom: “Today, New Democrats and other British Columbians are mourning the loss of one B.C.’s most revered and important public figures, the …
Liberals lead B.C. to an economic slow-down
VICTORIA – An RBC Economics report showing B.C. will be one of only two provinces to see slower economic growth this year than in 2012 is proof the B.C. Liberals have mismanaged the B.C. economy, say the New Democrats. The …
As final submissions begin, Liberals leave door open to Enbridge pipeline
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government has left the door open to supporting the Enbridge pipeline in the future, and has failed to take the action needed to gain provincial control of the review process, say the New Democrats. Final …
Dix announces shadow cabinet
VANCOUVER – Adrian Dix, leader of the B.C. New Democrats, announced the Official Opposition shadow cabinet, saying his team will hold Premier Clark and the B.C. Liberals to account for their promises and record. “Premier Clark’s government was elected on …
Dix calls on Premier to reverse pay raises for political staff
VANCOUVER – New Democrat leader Adrian Dix challenged Premier Clark to reverse hefty pay raises for political staff and ensure they have to abide by the same mandate her government is imposing on public sector wages as a whole. “It …
Statement from leader Adrian Dix on the swearing-in of the New Democrat caucus
VICTORIA – Following today’s swearing in of New Democratic caucus, leader Adrian Dix issued the following statement: “I am proud of our caucus that combines the experience of returning members and seven new MLAs, all of whom will be excellent …
B.C. Liberals’ first act in government: raises for political staff
VICTORIA – The first act of Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals upon re-election was to approve big taxpayer-funded raises for key political staff, say the New Democrats. “Premier Clark has claimed that her priority is controlling spending. But …