John Horgan and Spencer Chandra Herbert explain why the proposed Enbridge pipeline offers little benefit to British Columbians.
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Enbridge pipeline an enormous risk for little benefit
Clark still camouflaging her support for unacceptable approach to creating B.C. jobs VICTORIA – The federal decision to green-light the Enbridge pipeline puts B.C. jobs and B.C.’s natural beauty at enormous risk for little benefit, say the New Democrats. “This …
B.C. Liberals should listen to British Columbians on Enbridge, not eastern politicians
The B.C. Liberal government should listen to British Columbians about the Enbridge pipeline instead of echoing eastern politicians and investment bankers that the project should and will go ahead, say the New Democrats. “Enbridge wants to transport Alberta bitumen to …
Statement from B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan on Defend Our Climate ‘No Enbridge’ rally
VANCOUVER – B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan released the following statement on today’s Defend Our Climate “No Enbridge” rally: “B.C.’s New Democrats are standing with communities and First Nations all across B.C. who are opposed to the Enbridge heavy …
Does Comox Valley MLA Don McRae support local farmers?
COMOX VALLEY – Comox Valley MLA Don McRae should tell his constituents whether he stands with them or with his Liberal colleague Bill Bennett who insists Bill 24 will pass, weakening protections for farmland, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “Don McRae …
B.C. Liberals must withdraw Bill 24 after new agriculture minister admits lack of support
Letnick’s acknowledgment contradicts Core Review Minister Bill Bennett’s repeated claims on legislation KELOWNA – The B.C. Liberals need to withdraw Bill 24 immediately after the new agriculture minister admitted it does not have the support of the agriculture community or …
Reversal of changes to gas plant and ski hill assessment exposes cost of BC Liberal failure to consult
VICTORIA — The B.C. Liberal government’s chaotic approach to environmental assessment changes creates an atmosphere of distrust and uncertainty for communities, First Nations and industry that will only slow down industrial projects, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “What the B.C. Liberals …
B.C. Liberals undermine the environment with regulation changes
VICTORIA — The B.C. Liberal plan that allows gas plants and ski resorts to be built without an environmental assessment is an assault on the public interest and the environment says New Democrat environment critic Spencer Chandra Herbert. “The B.C. …
Kitimat “no” vote shows northwest communities and First Nations united against Enbridge
VICTORIA— New Democrats are calling on the federal and provincial governments to show they respect the wishes of northwest communities following a plebiscite in the City of Kitimat that resoundingly rejected the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. “Kitimat is no …
New Democrat leader Adrian Dix tables British Columbia Local Food Act to bolster local food production and ALR
VANCOUVER – New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix has introduced British Columbia Local Food Act, 2014, legislation that would increase the economic and environmental value British Columbians derive from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). “This is the kind of agricultural legislation …