VICTORIA — It’s not surprise that the B.C. Liberals are second guessing themselves after their policy changes caused the price of craft beer to spike, says B.C New Democrat liquor spokesperson David Eby. “Craft beer is an important and growing …
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After years of supporting the idea of an LNG industry in British Columbia, the head of the B.C. Building Trades union has raised doubts about the deal Premier Clark signed with Petronas because it doesn’t include guarantees that there will be …
Reality Check: BC Liberal job promises don’t add up
Premier Clark “announced” $75 million in funding for trades training, saying it was related to her LNG deal. The truth is the money already existed on the ITA service plan for this year. The announcement was nothing more than a …
Unlike premier’s B.C. LNG deal, Australia got guaranteed local jobs and environmental protection
The B.C. Liberals said British Columbia’s LNG agreements “will be consistent with approaches previously adopted in Australia.” Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman said in the legislature: “If you’re looking to do it right, you go and look at similar economies. …
Horgan: LNG deal looks good for foreign corporations, not British Columbians
VICTORIA – New Democrat leader John Horgan issued the following statement in response to the release of the Project Development Agreement for the Pacific Northwest LNG project: “New Democrats want to see an LNG industry develop in B.C., but the …
Premier Clark admits defeat, drops her jobs plan
VICTORIA — Premier Christy Clark has abandoned workers in B.C. counting on good jobs to be created in all sectors of the economy. “It’s very disturbing that Premier Clark’s marching orders to her jobs minister made no mention of a …
British Columbians still waiting for final investment decision on LNG
SURREY – New Democrat natural gas development spokesperson Bruce Ralston issued the following statement regarding Petronas’ conditional investment decision to move forward on LNG. “New Democrats are looking forward to the possibility of a final investment decision. Unfortunately, the big …
Burnaby families need a break
BURNABY – John Horgan, leader of B.C.’s New Democrats, met with four Burnaby families Thursday to learn about how B.C. Liberal policies are holding them back from building better lives. “This government is focusing on the wealthiest individuals, but not …
Shipbuilding Act good for B.C.’s economy
VICTORIA – Legislation introduced today would nurture B.C.’s shipbuilding industry, benefit the province’s economy, and create jobs, say B.C.’s New Democrats. “The Provincial Shipbuilding Act would ensure that ferries, seabuses and any other vessels used by or for the public are built, maintained …
New Democrats stepping up for small businesses
VICTORIA – The B.C. New Democrats are stepping up for small business owners who can be vulnerable to their franchisors by proposing legislation that would level the playing field and provide certainty for investors. “Small businesses create thousands of jobs …