Victoria – New Democrat spokesperson for aboriginal relations and reconciliation, Scott Fraser, and New Democrat spokesperson for women, Maurine Karagianis, join the province’s first female First Nations MLA, Melanie Mark in welcoming today’s announcement from the federal government regarding the …
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VIDEO: New Democrats press justice minister for Highway of Tears Shuttle
New Democrats pressed Justice Minister Suzanne Anton in Question Period, calling on her and the B.C. Liberal government to bring in a shuttle bus along the Highway of Tears.
VIDEO: New Democrat MLAs tour Highway of Tears – Day 2
New Democrat MLAs Maurine Karagianis, Carole James and Jennifer Rice are travelling the Highway of Tears this week to bring attention to the need for a shuttle bus along the route. Preview of Day 2 Shot early Wednesday, this video …
VIDEO: New Democrat MLAs tour Highway of Tears
New Democrat MLAs Maurine Karagianis, Carole James and Jennifer Rice are travelling the Highway of Tears this week to bring attention to the need for a shuttle bus along the route. Summary of Day 1 Terrace Prince Rupert Tour Introduction …