VICTORIA – A review of child and youth suicides by the B.C. Coroners Service shows that youth in B.C. need government action now, say New Democrats. The review analyzed 91 deaths over five years and put forward recommendations to address …
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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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