Cariboo BCUP MLAs Lorne Doerkson and Coralee Oakes are accountable for their leader’s hypocrisy on the carbon tax, says BC NDP MLA Ravi Parmar. “For 15 years, Kevin Falcon proudly supported the carbon tax,” says Parmar. “But now that John …
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New Democrat MLA Henry Yao Introduces Lunar New Year Act to Celebrate Cultural Diversity
VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Henry Yao says the introduction of his Lunar New Year Act will help take a significant step towards recognizing and celebrating the cultural richness of the province’s diverse communities. The proposed legislation brought forward on Wednesday …
NDP MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard says expansion of Speculation and Vacancy Tax will open more homes for people in Courtenay and Comox
COMOX – NDP MLA Ronna-Rae Leonard says that the recent announcement of the expansion of the Speculation and Vacancy Tax (SVT) to Courtenay and Comox will help more people in the region find homes to live in. “People in Courtenay and …
Statement from Langford-Juan de Fuca MLA Ravi Parmar on the groundbreaking of the Jacklin Road residences development
“I welcome the Ovis group to Langford to and congratulate them on the groundbreaking of the Jacklin Residences building. This building represents one of the many new investments being made into our community as we continue to grow, and create …
NDP MLA Jennifer Rice says new coastline cleanup projects under way on the North Coast
HAIDA GWAII – New Democrat MLA Jennifer Rice says new coastline clean up projects are now underway, thanks to more funding from the BC New Democrat government for the Clean Coast, Clean Waters initiative. “Our coastlines are not only incredibly important …
NDP MLA Josie Osborne says new coastline cleanup projects under way in Mid-Island region
PORT ALBERNI – New Democrat MLA Josie Osborne says new coastline clean up projects are now underway, thanks to more funding from the BC New Democrat government for the Clean Coast, Clean Waters initiative. “The Coastal Restoration Society consistently demonstrates how …
Falcon’s BCUP continues to oppose the Speculation and Vacancy Tax
While David Eby takes on wealthy investors by expanding the speculation and vacancy tax, BCU Party MLA Renee Merrifield is doubling down on the party’s opposition to the tax. “This is a ridiculous tax that does absolutely nothing to increase …
NDP MLA Yao says funding will make Richmond more age-friendly
RICHMOND – NDP MLA Henry Yao says a new grant will benefit seniors and help them live active, socially engaged and independent lives by making Richmond more age-friendly. “Ensuring our seniors lead healthy, fulfilling lives within their community is a shared …
Falcon’s BCUP votes against working past 6 pm to pass housing legislation
This afternoon, the BCUP voted against a motion for the legislature to sit past 6 pm in order to pass Bill 47, which will build urgently-needed housing around transit hubs. In response to the government proposal to sit beyond the …
NDP MLA Doug Routley says funding will make Gabriola Island more age-friendly
GABRIOLA ISLAND – NDP MLA Doug Routley says a new grant will benefit seniors and help them live active, socially engaged and independent lives by making Gabriola Island more age-friendly. “Having support systems in place for seniors that work for them …