VICTORIA – B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan offered his congratulations to the Canadian Fijian community as they celebrate their nation’s 45th Independence Day. The country gained independence from the United Kingdom Oct. 10, 1970. “On behalf of the B.C. New Democrat caucus, …
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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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