B.C.’s New Democrats are calling for new and stronger actions from the B.C. Liberals to ensure long-term sustainability and environmental quality, greater public accountability, and best practices in the natural gas industry as the practice of hydraulic fracturing (‘fracking’) grows. more »
CUTS TO FEDERAL HEALTH TRANSFER PAYMENTS UNDERMINE B.C.’S ABILITY TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE17 Jan, 2012 Premier Christy Clark’s support for federal health transfer payment cuts undermines British Columbia’s ability to improve care and support innovations that generate savings in the longer term, says New Democrat health critic Mike Farnworth. more » |
NEW DEMOCRATS STAND UP FOR COAST, OPPOSE ENBRIDGE PIPELINE10 Jan, 2012 As Joint Review Panel hearings on the Enbridge tar sands pipeline begin today, New Democrat MLAs are reaffirming their opposition to the proposal due to serious environmental risks, including crude oil supertankers, and a lack of lasting benefits for people in the region. more » |
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LIBERALS MUST MAXIMIZE EMPLOYMENT BY REDUCING LOG EXPORTS, MACDONALD SAYS15 Sep, 2011 If Premier Christy Clark is serious about creating jobs, she should lay out a plan to reduce raw log exports and ensure that B.C. resources are used to maximize employment in British Columbia, say the New Democrats. more » |
CLBC REPORT CONFIRMS LIBERALS DENIED LONG STANDING PROBLEMS WITH COMMUNITY LIVING BC19 Jan, 2012 The Liberals today released a long awaited report that acknowledge many of the shortcomings in the community living sector the government previously denied, say New Democrats. more » |
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