VICTORIA— Independent MLA Vicki Huntington has joined the Opposition Standing Committee on Agriculture and Food as vice-chair. “I’m pleased Vicki Huntington is joining as vice-chair of the Opposition Standing Committee on Agriculture and Food,” said committee chair Lana Popham. “A proven champion …
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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