February 23, 2015 VICTORIA – Documents released through Freedom of Information show that Amrik Virk, now a B.C. Liberal cabinet minister, wasted $177,000 hiring a Liberal insider to lobby the B.C. government. “Amrik Virk used money meant for students to …
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February 19, 2015 VICTORIA – New Democrats introduced legislation Thursday that would help reform democracy in B.C.. “These four pieces of legislation would help encourage more voter participation, strengthen representation, and make our government work better,” said New Democrat spokesperson …
Government keeps promises for top 2%, not for BC families
February 18, 2015 British Columbians already stretched to their limit will face more fee and rate hikes in 2015, continue to get less in services, and pay for Premier Clark’s tax cut to the highest paid British Columbians as a …
BC families pay for tax break for highest-paid 2%
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Budget 2015: $230 million tax break for the top 2%, paid for by BC families
February 17, 2015 VICTORIA – British Columbians already stretched to their limit will face more fee and rate hikes in 2015, continue to get less in services, and pay for Premier Clark’s tax cut to the highest paid British Columbians …
Darcy re-introduces bill to ban sale of flavoured tobacco
February 16, 2015 VICTORIA – New Democrat MLA Judy Darcy has re-introduced a private member’s bill to ban flavoured tobacco products in British Columbia. “This is a measure aimed at protecting children and teenagers, who would otherwise be drawn to …
New Democrats to introduce democratic reform legislation and commitment on proportional representation
February 12, 2015 VICTORIA – New Democrats will introduce several pieces of legislation this session that would help make government in B.C. more democratic, open and accountable, and will let British Columbians decide if they want to move to a …
Replacement of TransLink CEO highlights B.C. Liberal failure
February 11, 2015 VANCOUVER – New Democrat spokesperson on TransLink George Heyman released the following statement on the replacement of the CEO of TransLink: “It’s clear that residents of Metro Vancouver have lost confidence in the management at TransLink. With …
Christy Clark ignores families, gives top income earners a break
February 10, 2015 VICTORIA – While B.C. families are paying more for everything and wages aren’t keeping up, Christy Clark has chosen to give a $230 million tax break to B.C.’s top 2 percent of income earners, says New Democrat …
B.C. Liberals create delays, confusion around transit investment
February 5, 2015 VANCOUVER – New Democrat spokesperson on TransLink George Heyman attended the kick-off event for the group supporting a “yes” in the TransLink referendum. He offered the following statement: “Transit is an important service for everyone; that …