Vancouver- The Liberal government still refuses to protect B.C.'s best interests in its latest attempt to recast the Enbridge pipeline proposal, said New Democrat leader Adrian Dix today. “New Democrats are in favour of sound economic development, but the Enbridge …
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Cosmetic pesticide report fails to advance health and environmental protections
VICTORIA – The recommendations of the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides fail to address the environmental and human health concerns of British Columbians and live up to the commitments of the premier, says New Democrat environment critic Rob Fleming. “New …
New Democrats call for protection of B.C. fruit industry from genetically modified apple
VICTORIA— New Democrats are calling on the B.C. Liberals to defend the B.C. fruit industry by working with the federal government to keep the province free of genetically modified fruit. “The B.C. tree fruit industry produces healthy products that are …
B.C. NDP outlines objections to Enbridge pipeline to Joint Review Panel
VICTORIA – The B.C. New Democrat Official Opposition caucus has formally registered its opposition to Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Project with the National Energy Board’s Joint Review Panel. “Under the Enbridge proposal, British Columbia would assume almost all the project’s risk, …
Time to stand up for the ALR and protect Delta farmland, say New Democrats
Victoria— In light of revelations that developers have options to purchase agreements on 600 acres of prime farmland in Delta, New Democrats are calling on the B.C. Liberals to make it clear that the land won't be removed from the …
B.C. Liberal stance on federal budget shows disregard for the environment
Victoria—Changes to the federal environmental assessment process, along with deep budget cuts, will weaken environmental protection in British Columbia say the B.C. New Democrats. “It seems that the B.C. Liberals have been quietly lobbying for measures in the federal budget, …
NDP PROPOSES STRONGER ACTIONS ON SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AS ‘FRACKING’ EXPANDS IN B.C.’S NATURAL GAS FIELDS
VICTORIA – B.C.’s New Democrats are calling for new and stronger actions from the B.C. Liberals to ensure long-term sustainability and environmental quality, greater public accountability, and best practices in the natural gas industry as the practice of hydraulic fracturing …
REPORT CONFIRMS ALBERTA TAR SANDS PIPELINE NOT WORTH THE RISK, SAYS NDP
VICTORIA –A new report released Tuesday re-confirms that the risk of putting a tar sands pipeline through British Columbia poses far too big of a risk to the environment and our economy, say the New Democrats. “The pipeline would carry …
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT BOARD PROPOSED BY FLEMING
VICTORIA— New Democrats are introducing a bill calling for the creation of a sustainable development board which would report to policy makers about key indicators of economic, environmental and social progress. “This bill advances the credibility, transparency and accountability of …