May 4, 2015 VICTORIA – One year after becoming Leader of the Opposition, John Horgan heads a united and energized B.C. New Democrat caucus. “B.C. families need a break,” Horgan said. “I hear this everywhere I go from people in …
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April 30, 2015 VICTORIA – New Democrat spokesperson for education Rob Fleming released the following statement on the Appeal Court ruling in the dispute over class size and composition bargaining: “Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals are not delivering the …
BC NDP Statement on Nepal Earthquake
April 28, 2015 VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA for Surrey – Green Timbers, Sue Hammell issued the following statement on the recent Nepal earthquake: “On behalf of the New Democrat Caucus we offer heartfelt condolences to the people of Nepal …
BC NDP Leader on National Day of Mourning
April 28, 2015 VICTORIA — B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan and labour spokesperson Shane Simpson issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning: “Worker safety has been at the forefront of our minds over the past year as British …
Christy Clark breaks another promise to the North
April 23, 2015 VICTORIA – Once again, Premier Christy Clark won’t keep her word to families who live and work in northern B.C. The premier is tearing up the signed 15-year Fair Share agreement that guarantees communities in the northeast …
Statement from Harry Bains
April 23, 2015 SURREY –The following statement was released from Surrey-Newton MLA Harry Bains following the murder of his nephew Arun on April 19: “First of all, let me thank everyone who reached out to our family with your love …
Surrey and Delta families demand action, not platitudes
April 23, 2015 VICTORIA – Parents, educators, police and community leaders gathered in Surrey Tuesday night to find solutions to the fatal escalation in gun violence, and they called out for more resources in crime prevention. “As I sat with …
B.C. New Democrats recognize Earth Day
April 22, 2015 VICTORIA – New Democrat Leader John Horgan issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day. “Forty-five years ago, people came together on the first Earth Day to speak in favour of protecting our environment. Earth Day today …
Op-Ed: Premier Clark’s fire sale of public land cost taxpayers $43 million
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Desperate B.C. Liberals want secret subsidy deals for LNG companies
April 15, 2015 VICTORIA – Two years after promising openness, fair taxation and benefits for all British Columbians from LNG development, Christy Clark’s Liberal government has turned in desperation to legislation that allows new subsidies for companies and leaves British …