BURNABY – New Democrat public safety critic Kathy Corrigan has written to Justice Minister Shirley Bond asking why there has been seemingly no action taken on a 2009 report aimed at improving fire safety in British Columbia. A report by …
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New Democrats would withdraw B.C. from federal Enbridge review; would initiate “made in B.C.” process to protect B.C.’s interests
VANCOUVER – A New Democrat government will withdraw from the federal government’s Enbridge Northern Gateway Project review process and set up a “made in B.C.” environmental assessment to ensure the province’s interests are protected, B.C. New Democrat leader Adrian Dix …
New Democrat leader Adrian Dix makes critic assignment changes
VANCOUVER – B.C. New Democrat leader Adrian Dix announced changes to critic assignments Wednesday, saying his team will continue to work hard to earn the trust of British Columbians and offer a positive alternative to the B.C. Liberals. “Our team …
Exel Logistics and lobbyists prompt Liberal government to privatize liquor distribution in B.C.
A freedom of Information package received by the NDP shows the Liberal government had no intention of privatizing the Liquor Distribution Branch warehouses, until Exel Logistics and their hired lobbyists presented their own business plan to the Liberal Solicitor General. …
Documents reveal projected impacts of federal crime bills, Liberals admit B.C. jails already too overcrowded
VICTORIA – Government documents obtained through freedom of information show what the Liberals have been hiding for months: new federal crime legislation will have a major impact on B.C. jails, and planned developments won’t even address the current overcrowding, say …
Letter to Fairness Monitor on the privatization process of the Liquor Distribution Branch
Since the Liberal government announced its misguided intention to privatize the Liquor Distribution Branch, there have been a number of issues raised about the integrity of the process, including the failure to produce a business case showing this sell-off is …
New Democrats question Liberal funding claims for St. Paul’s redevelopment
The B.C. Liberal government’s plans to rebuild St. Paul’s Hospital are simply a re-announcement: a commitment to complete a concept plan for the hospital even though a concept plan was completed and delivered in 2010. The $500 million cost estimate …
B.C. New Democrat leader Adrian Dix calls on all B.C. MPs to oppose Coast Guard cuts
VANCOUVER – B.C. New Democrat leader Adrian Dix has written to all 36 of B.C.’s Members of Parliament, urging them to press for Prime Minister Harper and the federal cabinet to reconsider cuts to the Coast Guard in British Columbia. …
New Democrats call for action to ban cosmetic pesticides
VICTORIA – After Liberal MLAs on the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides failed to live up to the premier’s promise to ban cosmetic pesticides, New Democrats are taking action. “British Columbians are concerned about the effects of toxic chemicals on …
NDP seeks joint action to save coast guard services
On Sunday, New Democrat leader Adrian Dix visited the Kitsilano Coast Guard Station and spoke to media about concerns with cuts to coast guard services. Dix also approached Premier Christy Clark about forming a united effort to reverse the federal …