VICTORIA — Serious allegations against B.C. Liberal Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk about his role as chair of Kwantlen’s Human Resource committee warrant an independent investigation, say New Democrats. “A series of leaked documents, including allegations that Mr. Virk and …
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