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 …
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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 …
Time to scrap transit referendum, New Democrats say
VANCOUVER – B.C. New Democrats are calling on the transportation minister to scrap the transit referendum. “The minister and the premier have completely bungled this referendum idea, and it’s too late to get it back on track. It’s time to …
New Democrat tour to highlight B.C.’s slide to last place in youth economic engagement
VICTORIA – New Democrat advanced education critic David Eby’s upcoming tour will highlight B.C.’s six-year slide from national leader to last place for youth economic engagement. “B.C. was the second-best province in Canada just six years ago for youth economic …
Failed candidate put to work handing out B.C. Liberal patronage appointments
VICTORIA— New Democrats have uncovered documents showing that the failed B.C. Liberal candidate for Port Coquitlam, Barbara Lu, was hired by the B.C. Liberal government to help hand out patronage appointments, many of which have gone to other failed B.C. …
Economic indicators show B.C. losing ground under Clark Liberals
Vancouver – A host of economic indicators illustrate how the Clark Liberals’ 28-month-old economic plan for B.C. is failing, says New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix. “Twelve months ago, the Clark Liberals were advertising their economic plan for the province as …