VICTORIA – Revelations that WorkSafeBC didn’t use all the investigatory tools at its disposal following the explosion and fire at the Burns Lake sawmill are just the latest reasons a fully independent and public inquiry is needed, say the New …
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Liberals find jobs for failed candidates while others look for work
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government found jobs for their political allies, but has failed for 30 months to help the thousands of other British Columbians looking for work, say the New Democrats. “Thirty months ago, the premier told British Columbians that …
Port disruption must be resolved quickly, says NDP labour critic
VICTORIA – New Democrat labour critic Harry Bains released the following statement on the dispute between the truck drivers and Port Metro Vancouver: “All sides must do everything they can to avoid more disruption at the port. Port Metro Vancouver is …
New Democrats stand with grieving families, injured workers calling for justice and accountability
VICTORIA — New Democrats are standing with grieving families and injured workers in renewing calls for an independent public inquiry into the Babine sawmill explosion, saying it is essential for accountability and justice, and to protect other sawmill workers in …
B.C. job losses so bad under the Liberals, other provinces have to make up
VICTORIA – Latest statistics Canada numbers show that job losses under the Liberal government are so bad, other provinces across the nation have to make up for B.C., say the New Democrats. “We lost more jobs than the entire country …
After ignoring feedback from thousands in ferry consultations, Liberals propose more meetings
VICTORIA – While businesses and communities that rely on the Discovery Coast ferry route continue to fear for their future, the B.C. Liberal government is continuing to play politics rather than address their concerns, say the New Democrats. “The Liberal government’s …
Clark government won’t face B.C.’s challenges, says Dix
VICTORIA – The Christy Clark Liberal government demonstrated it lacks the optimism and will to tackle the challenges facing British Columbians with Tuesday’s throne speech, said New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix. “After taking 200 days off to develop new ideas, …
Statement from agriculture critic Nicholas Simons on the Food for the Future: Family Day Rally
VICTORIA– New Democrat agriculture critic Nicholas Simons joined with other members of the New Democrat caucus and hundreds of concerned British Columbians for the “Food for the Future: Family Day Rally.” He released the following statement reaffirming the New Democrat …
Liberals put B.C. back in last place for private sector job creation
VICTORIA – Statistics Canada numbers show the Liberal government continues to fail on private sector job creation as the province drops back to last place in Canada since their taxpayer-funded jobs campaign began, say the New Democrats. “B.C. lost another …