VICTORIA – After years of chaos and mismanagement of their smart meter program, the Liberal government is finally seeking the advice of the B.C. Utilities Commission – but only if they do as they’re told – say the B.C. New …
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Statement from New Democrat seniors critic Katrine Conroy on National Seniors Day
VICTORIA – New Democrat seniors critic Katrine Conroy issued the following statement in honour of National Seniors Day: “On behalf of the New Democrat caucus I’d like to recognize National Seniors Day and extend my sincere gratitude to the countless …
B.C. facing cuts to vital services as Ottawa slashes transfer payments
VICTORIA – British Columbians could be facing significant cuts to vital services like health care as the federal government balances its budget on the backs of the provinces, say the New Democrats. The federal Parliamentary Budget Officer confirmed Friday that …
Justice ministry officials provide new evidence confirming Liberals bogus budget
Victoria – Senior Justice Ministry officials are providing new evidence that confirms the Liberals’ promises of a balanced budget and protecting essential public services are false, says New Democrats. “Before the election, the Liberals insisted they had produced a balanced …
Statement from NDP leader Adrian Dix about the appointment of a special prosecutor to assist with RCMP investigation into alleged contraventions of Criminal Code, Election Act
Vancouver – New Democrat leader Adrian Dix issued the following statement in regards to the appointment of a special prosecutor to assist police with an ongoing investigation into alleged contraventions of the criminal code and provincial Election Act: “This investigation …
Coroner’s report shows more action needed by B.C. government to address youth suicide
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 …
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 …