VICTORIA – New Democrat Attorney General critic Leonard Krog has sent a letter to Chief Electoral Officer Craig James laying out the reasons why he believes Elections B.C. should forward the HST initiative petition and draft bill to the legislature.Leonard …
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James calls on premier to bring back legislature and uphold democratic process
VICTORIA – New Democrat Leader Carole James has sent a letter to Premier Gordon Campbell, calling on him to call the Legislature back and table the HST initiative bill for debate.Carole James James’ letter follows Elections BC’s decision yesterday to …
REALITY CHECK: Firefighting Budget Blown Five Years in a Row
For the fifth straight year in a row, today the B.C. Liberal government blew past its budget estimate for fighting forest fires. The record shows how the B.C. Liberal government is refusing to be honest about the true estimates for …
Simpson Calls on Premier to Address Apparent Conflict in Gaming Ministry
VICTORIA – Shane Simpson, New Democrat critic for housing and social development, has sent a letter to Premier Gordon Campbell calling on him to remove the Gaming Policy Enforcement Branch from the Ministry of Housing and Social Development and place …
The B.C. Spring Session in Review
As BC emerges from the recession, it’s critical that government provide a forward-looking, inclusive vision that creates a just and properous future for all British Columbians. Carole James and the New Democrats are providing that vision. Throughout the spring session, …
New Democrats To Fight Clean Energy Act ‘By Every Means Necessary’
VICTORIA – New Democrats are vowing to fight the B.C. Liberals’ Clean Energy Act in the legislature this week. The bill would allow $10 billion in spending without appropriate public oversight, remove consumer protection from unnecessary hydro rate hikes and …
New Democrats Call For Finance Committee To Investigate B.C. Liberals’ Failure To Appoint Privacy Commissioner
VICTORIA – New Democrats are calling for the Finance Committee to reconvene to investigate how B.C.’s Freedom of Information office was effectively shut down by the B.C. Liberals’ failure to appoint an acting Commissioner. “British Columbians deserve to know why …
New Democrats On Finance Committee Stand Up For British Columbians Opposed To HST
VICTORIA – New Democrats on the legislature’s finance committee stood up for British Columbians by refusing to back the Liberals’ Harmonized Sale Tax while pushing for recommendations to protect public services in the committee’s final reportDoug Donaldson released today. “Though …
NDP Proposes Budget Watchdog To Restore Openness, Legitimacy
VICTORIA – The Independent Budget Officer proposed in a Private Member’s Bill being introduced today would help restore public trust in government after the B.C. Liberals hid the true state of B.C.’s finances throughout the election campaign, the Bruce RalstonNew …
Premier Must Reverse Cuts To Senior’s Programs In Fraser Health – Dix
LANGLEY – Seniors in the Fraser Valley are being forced to pay the price for Gordon Campbell’s broken promise to protect health care in the region, New Democrat health critic Adrian Dix said today. Just weeks after a leaked memo …