VICTORIA – New Democrat leader John Horgan advocated for seniors facing the loss of flu clinics on Tuesday, resulting in the health minister reversing the uncaring policy. “New Democrats brought this issue to the legislature because we’ve seen time and …
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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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