April 15, 2015 VICTORIA – Jane Shin, New Democrat spokesperson for multiculturalism and immigration, introduced legislation on Wednesday that would eliminate fee gouging when sending money overseas. “A great number of hard-working British Columbians send money internationally to support their loved ones,” said Shin. “Remittances are …

April 14, 2015 VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark’s government rushed through the sale of prime Coquitlam real estate at ruinously low prices only days before the end of the 2013 fiscal year, New Democrats revealed today. “So much for the …

April 13, 2015 VICTORIA – Despite what Premier Clark would like people to think, under her leadership the B.C. Liberal government has abandoned action to combat climate change. That’s not surprising when she leads a B.C. Liberal caucus that isn’t …

April 10, 2015 VANCOUVER – Wednesday’s bunker fuel spill in English Bay exposed the B.C. Liberals’ empty promises and lack of leadership on oil spill cleanup, says New Democrat leader John Horgan. “There is no world-class spill response in the …

April 10, 2015 SURREY – New Democrat spokesperson on multiculturalism and MLA for Surrey-WhalleyBruce Ralston issued the following statement in celebration of Vaisakhi on behalf of John Horganand the B.C. New Democrats. “We wish British Columbians from all communities a happy …

April 10, 2015 Williams Lake, BC – The Opposition Standing Committee for Agriculture and Food heard from Cariboo farmers and ranchers that government policy and regulations are limiting opportunities for agriculture in B.C. This week’s visit to Williams Lake was …

April 9, 2015 VANCOUVER – Rich Coleman, B.C. Liberal minister responsible for housing, re-announced the re-opening of a Vancouver housing project today, but he still doesn’t want to know how many British Columbians are suffering without a home. “We know …

April 9, 2015 PRINCE GEORGE – New Democrat leader John Horgan and finance spokesperson Carole James were in Prince George today highlighting the struggle of families needing a break from the fees, fares and rate hikes imposed by Christy Clark in her 2015 budget. “What …

April 9, 2015 John Horgan, Leader of B.C.’s New Democrats, issued the following statement on Vimy Ridge Day: “It is humbling to reflect on the tremendous courage and profound sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers who stormed Vimy Ridge almost a …

April 7, 2015 VICTORIA – A new report by B.C.’s advocate for seniors details failure upon failure by the B.C. Liberal government to care for and support our province’s most vulnerable seniors, say the New Democrats. “Three years after the …