New Democrat women’s critic Maurine Karagianis sent out the following statement in honour of the 23rd annual Women’s Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Women: “For 23 years on February 14th, we have honoured the memories of missing and murdered …
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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