Harry Bains, the New Democrat spokesperson for forestry, issued the following statement today regarding the announced shutdown of the Tolko mill in Merritt. “The planned shutdown of Tolko’s operations is terrible news for the workers, their families and the community …
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New Democrat Legislation Commemorates Day of Mourning
VICTORIA— New Democrat MLA, Shane Simpson, introduced legislation today to proclaim a provincial Day of Mourning for workers who have died or been seriously injured because of their work. “April 28 is the internationally-recognized Day of Mourning,” said Simpson. “This …
Christy Clark’s Liberals put corporate donors ahead of health care
VICTORIA— Christy Clark’s health minister cut nearly 100 local jobs and put the health and safety of his own community at risk to outsource hospital laundry services to a big B.C. Liberal donor, say B.C. New Democrats. “Christy Clark shows …
New Democrat MLAs are visiting sites of green innovation in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE— George Heyman, New Democrat spokesperson for green economy and technology, and Lana Popham, New Democrat spokesperson for agriculture and food, are touring green innovation projects in Prince George this week. “Prince George is among the provincial leaders in clean …
Payday loan spikes are a result of Christy Clark’s failure on wages and affordability
VICTORIA— Stagnant wage growth under the Christy Clark government and her constant fee increases have contributed to the growing reliance by working British Columbians on payday loans. “Payday loans are a symptom of the way that the Christy Clark government …
Debt settlement tinkering won’t tackle household debt in B.C.
VICTORIA — Stagnant wages, astronomical housing costs and constant nickel-and-diming by Premier Christy Clark has pushed British Columbians into the worst household debt in the nation, say New Democrats. “Premier Clark has abandoned B.C. families struggling from paycheque to paycheque,” …
John Horgan’s PowerBC plan will create jobs and save money
Burnaby — B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan today launched PowerBC, a sweeping energy plan that creates jobs in every community in B.C. while protecting families and businesses from runaway Hydro bills. “Our kids and grandkids deserve real leadership. With …
New Democrats welcome franchisee protection act
VICTORIA— New Democrats welcome legislation introduced this week that will protect small business owners. The government’s legislation mirrors a private member’s bill put forward by New Democrats in May. “While it would have been easier and faster for the Liberals …
Recognizing B.C. small businesses
VICTORIA— New Democrat Leader John Horgan and small business spokesperson Jane Shin released the following statement in recognition of Small Business Month: “Small businesses play a paramount role in B.C.’s community life and economic vibrancy. The hard work of small business owners and …