VICTORIA – Friday’s announcement of potential sanctions against B.C. lumber show that Christy Clark has failed to make sure British Columbia’s interests are a priority for the federal government, say the New Democrats. The protectionist U.S. lumber lobby has asked …
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VICTORIA— New Democrat leader John Horgan issued the following statement about the announcement of a final investment decision for Woodfibre LNG: “I am pleased to hear that Woodfibre LNG has announced they intend to move forward. They’ve still got an …
B.C. New Democrat statement on Apprenticeship Recognition Week
VICTORIA— B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan and economic development, jobs, labour and skills spokesperson Shane Simpson issued the following statement on Apprenticeship Recognition Week: “On the third Apprenticeship Recognition Week in British Columbia, B.C. New Democrats want to thank …
Christy Clark’s 70 Year Pace on Highway One Upgrades Too Slow – Horgan
KAMLOOPS—The Christy Clark government’s slow pace on improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway is stalling the economy, construction jobs and safety for travelers, B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan said today, making a commitment to accelerate four-lane expansion of the route …
Clark government has failed to prepare for softwood agreement expiry: New Democrats
VICTORIA – The Christy Clark government has failed to properly prepare for Wednesday’s ultimate expiry of the Softwood Lumber Agreement, say the New Democrats. “A year after the premier claimed a new agreement was her first priority, talks on an …
Horgan calls on Clark government to start tracking B.C.’s temporary foreign workers, supports federal review of TFW program
VANCOUVER— B.C. workers must be first in line for construction jobs and apprenticeship opportunities, but the Christy Clark government does not track temporary foreign workers in our economy, says B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan. B.C. New Democrats support the …
Clark’s LNG promises still empty, despite federal approval, says NDP
VICTORIA – The federal environmental approval for Pacific Northwest LNG on Tuesday was little more than a reminder of Christy Clark’s failure to deliver even a single LNG plant, despite making it the key plank in the 2013 election campaign, …
Bains: Clark government has failed to support forestry in Merritt and around B.C.
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 …
Christy Clark abandons BC’s position as climate leader
VICTORIA —Taking meaningful action on climate change to protect British Columbia’s environment and the economy from its effects doesn’t matter to Christy Clark, says New Democrat environment spokesperson George Heyman. “She has announced a plan that will do less, more …
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 …