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 …
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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 …
Statement from Adrian Dix on Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Project
VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrat leader Adrian Dix issued the following statement on today’s announcement by the Liberal government that it does not support the Northern Gateway Pipeline project: “While the decision by the Liberal government not to support the …
Statement from NDP leader Adrian Dix on passing of Bill Reid
Surrey– New Democrat leader Adrian Dix issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA and B.C. tourism minister Bill Reid “The New Democrat caucus is sad to learn of the passing of Mr. Reid. He made an invaluable …
Statement from NDP leader Adrian Dix and MLA-elect Nicholas Simons on passing of Harold Long
Powell River – New Democrat leader Adrian Dix and Powell River–Sunshine Coast MLA-elect Nicholas Simons issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA and councillor Harold Long “We, and the entire New Democrat caucus, are deeply saddened by …
Ralston writes to Pacific Carbon Trust with concerns about report response
Following reports that the Pacific Carbon Trust used public funds to hire P.R. firm Wazuku Advisory Group – an organization closely connected to the B.C. Liberals and known to specialize in behind-the-scenes campaigns to discredit individuals – New Democrat finance …
New Democrats demand justice minister implement recommendation from Dyble report
VICTORIA – New Democrat attorney general critic Leonard Krog has asked Justice Minister Shirley Bond what she is doing to secure information that may have been transferred to the B.C. Liberal Party as recommended in Thursday’s report into the latest …
New Democrats introduce stronger, independent Seniors Advocate bill
VICTORIA – New Democrat seniors’ critic Katrine Conroy has re-introduced the Representative for Seniors Act, a stronger and independent seniors advocate bill that would provide real solutions for B.C. seniors. “In order to address the serious issues facing seniors such …
New Democrats take practical steps toward banning cosmetic pesticides
VICTORIA— In the legislature Thursday afternoon, New Democrat environment critic Rob Fleming re-introduced strong legislation to protect human health, pets and the environment from unnecessary exposure to toxic cosmetic pesticides. “British Columbians want a ban on cosmetic pesticides,” said Fleming. …
New Democrats demand Liberal scandal investigation scope
VICTORIA – New Democrats sent a letter to the Deputy Minister to the Premier asking him to release the terms of reference and scope of his investigation into the abuse of government resources for Liberal partisan purposes. “While we believe …