CHILLIWACK– New Democrat MLA Kelli Paddon says the provincial government’s support for a tourism project at the Vedder River Campground will bring more visitors to the community and strengthen the local economy. “Having great campgrounds around brings people from all over the world to …
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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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