VICTORIA – New Democrats have introduced legislation that would make government more open and accountable as part of a wide-ranging package of reforms introduced this spring. “The B.C. Liberal government is mired in scandals where the truth is never uncovered …
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New Democrats introduce bill that would stop public money from being wasted on lobbyists
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Changes for party bus industry a good first step, says Heyman
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New Democrats work to toughen conflict of interest laws and protect whistleblowers
VICTORIA — New Democrat MLAs introduced legislation that would make government officials more accountable to the public and protect whistleblowers from retribution. Gary Holman, New Democrat spokesperson for democratic reform, introduced the Conflict of Interest Amendment Act. “British Columbians have …
Delay in MCFD placement harming children of murdered mother
VANCOUVER— It’s distressing that 10 months after their mother was murdered, the children of Angila Wilson remain in the care of strangers, rather than with their aunt and uncle, says Doug Donaldson, the New Democrat spokesperson for children and family …
Documents show B.C. Liberals wasted $177,000 in public funds to hire Liberal-connected lobbyist
VICTORIA – Documents released through Freedom of Information show that Amrik Virk, now a B.C. Liberal cabinet minister, wasted $177,000 hiring a Liberal insider to lobby the B.C. government. “Amrik Virk used money meant for students to pay friends of …
B.C. Premier doesn’t always believe the things she says
This week the premier promised to eliminate the property transfer tax, which would leave a $1 billion hole in the province’s treasury. But when asked about making up the revenue shortfall, she flip-flopped, saying “I wouldn’t characterize it as a promise. …