VICTORIA – New Democrat finance critic Mike Farnworth presented a response to the June budget update and the Liberal government’s ongoing fiscal mismanagement in the B.C. legislature Tuesday. “Premier Christy Clark and the Liberals say one thing, but do another,” …
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British Columbians will pay more and get less under Bogus Budget 2.0
VICTORIA – Instead of admitting the 2013 budget isn’t and never was balanced, the Liberals have tabled a document that will lead to drastic cuts to vital services, increases to fees and will hurt British Columbia’s most vulnerable citizens, say …
Premier must answer serious questions about growing pay raise scandal
VICTORIA — Big raises for executives at the Provincial Health Services Authority are just the latest evidence that Premier Clark and the Liberals are not serious about reining in the high rollers in government while they cut programs and services …
Fraser, Popham, Mungall and Krog join New Democrat caucus executive
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: …
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 …