The Opposition New Democrats have voted against Liberal government amendments to the Election Act that would introduce new limits on pre-election advertising.

“The courts have found the Liberals’ past attempts to limit political participation illegal. The latest one is undemocratic and they simply need to stop looking for ways to muzzle their critics,” said Attorney General critic Leonard Krog. more »

The recommendations of the Special Committee on Cosmetic Pesticides fail to address the environmental and human health concerns of British Columbians and do not live up to the commitments of the premier, says New Democrat environment critic Rob Fleming. more »

The B.C. Liberal government wasted $21 million of taxpayers' money to cover up their own incompetence in handling a uranium mining ban implemented in 2008, say the New Democrats.

New Democrat energy and mines critic John Horgan said the uranium mining ban was implemented on April 24, 2008, three days after mining company Boss Power had applied for a Notice of Work permit. The government failed to process that permit, despite a legal obligation to do so, after the Chief Inspector of Mines was instructed not to process it. more »

New Democrat leader Adrian Dix and Arts Critic Spencer Chandra Herbert released the following statement today:

"B.C. Arts and Culture Week is an opportunity to hear each other’s stories and to celebrate our history and diversity in communities all across British Columbia. In our schools, parks, theatre venues and other locations across B.C., artists of all stripes will be dancing, acting, writing, painting, and more to showcase their amazing talents. more »