VICTORIA – Increases in gun and violent crimes in the lower mainland, including a recent shooting where a 74-year-old innocent bystander was killed, show that the status quo approach from the Liberal government is not good enough, says New Democrat …
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Translink board appointments lack accountability
VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberals may have recently appointed Hon. Peter Fassbender to take on Translink but his recent board appointments do nothing to address the accountability gap or the frustrations of the region’s elected officials. “After dragging their feet with Translink, …
Damning UBCM survey shows premier’s AGLG has increased burden on local taxpayers
Victoria – A new survey from the Union of B.C. Municipalities shows that the Premier Clark’s Auditor General for Local Government project has only increased the burden on local governments and costs for local taxpayers. ”Premier Christy Clark claimed that …
REALITY CHECK: Premier’s LNG deal lets foreign-owned corporation set environmental policy for B.C.
Premier Christy Clark negotiated an LNG deal that benefits foreign-owned corporations first, and puts British Columbia last. New Democrats, like most British Columbians, want to see an LNG industry that protects our air, land and water, including our climate change …
Unlike premier’s B.C. LNG deal, Australia got guaranteed local jobs and environmental protection
The B.C. Liberals said British Columbia’s LNG agreements “will be consistent with approaches previously adopted in Australia.” Natural Gas Minister Rich Coleman said in the legislature: “If you’re looking to do it right, you go and look at similar economies. …
LNG deal: Foreign corporations get tax breaks while families pay more
While B.C. families are paying more in fees and rate increases for everything from hydro rates to MSP premiums, foreign-owned LNG companies will be cashing in on tax breaks and protection from future tax increases for the next 25 years …
Christy Clark claws back maternity benefits from pregnant mothers
VICTORIA – Expectant parents on provincial disability payments lose every penny of their maternity leave benefits to another heartless Liberal clawback. “Christy Clark continues to victimize the most vulnerable families in our province,” said John Horgan, leader of B.C.’s New Democrats. …
B.C. Liberals further weaken Agricultural Land Commission by firing independent chair
VICTORIA— Not content to weaken the Agricultural Land Commission by stacking it with Liberal appointees, the B.C. Liberal government is taking their attack on B.C. farmland a step further by firing the independent chair of the Agricultural Land Commission, Richard …
George Heyman questions Transportation Minister on party bus regulations
George Heyman speaks in opposition to Bill 11 – Education Statutes Amendment Act
G. Heyman: I rise to speak in opposition to this bill. There’s such a long list of reasons to oppose this bill that it would take me far more than the allotted time I have to address them all, but …