NELSON – New Democrat MLA Brittny Anderson says that the provincial government’s new strategy for rural B.C. will help to strengthen rural communities in the Kootenays. “When rural communities have strong public services and infrastructure, people can build better lives for …
Strong Communities
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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