SURREY – New Democrat MLAs Rachna Singh, Garry Begg, Jinny Sims, Jagrup Brar, Bruce Ralston, and Harry Bains say new provincial anti-racism funding for non-profit MOSAIC will improve Surrey’s ability to address and respond to racism. MOSAIC is one of 34 organizations …
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The B.C. Liberal government is putting families last. They have refused to address our province’s shameful record of child poverty, which has remained the worst in the country for a decade. They have neglected critical services like education and health care, and have created a province where fewer young people have the opportunity to succeed. New Democrats are working to create a more fair and inclusive society, because we believe that no one should be left behind and denied the opportunity to succeed.
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