VICTORIA— Christy Clark’s “Forget Everything” pre-election budget is cold comfort to people after a decade and a half of government neglect, says B.C. Official Opposition Leader John Horgan. “Christy Clark made life worse for ordinary families. And now that an election is coming she wants …
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Speaking in the BC Legislature on Standing Order 35 – Islamophobia and systemic racism
Harry Bains, MLA for Surrey-Newton speaking in the BC Legislature on Standing Order 35 – Islamophobia and Systemic Racism. “We also send a reminder to each one of us that together, we can build a better Canada, a Canada …
RCY Report shows Christy Clark is still failing children
VICTORIA— The latest report from B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth is a stunning condemnation of Christy Clark’s failure to protect our most vulnerable children, says B.C. New Democrat Leader John Horgan. The report examined the tragic life and death of Alex Gervais – a …
Official Opposition statement on worker deaths in the Okanagan
February 1, 2017 VICTORIA— Official Opposition labour spokesperson Shane Simpson issued the following statement on the two recent worker deaths in the Okanagan: “The Official Opposition wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to the friends and families of the men who were lost on …
Official Opposition climate action plan to cut pollution, create good jobs, deliver family rebates
February 2, 2017 VANCOUVER— While Christy Clark’s government will let carbon pollution escalate for the next ten years, B.C. Official Opposition leader John Horgan released today a climate action plan that will cut carbon pollution, create good jobs, and double the number of British Columbians …
Addictions should be treated with the same urgency as wildfires
The following op-ed by John Horgan, Leader of the Official Opposition originally appeared on CBC News We lost 914 people to overdoses last year. Mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends, and partners were stolen away from those they loved. We need to work together on …
Premier’s mismanagement of gaming grant program highlighted by auditor general
COQUITLAM – The Christy Clark government’s lax approach to awarding community gaming grants is just another example of its mismanagement, says Official Opposition spokesperson for sport, Selina Robinson. “It was bad enough that this government significantly cut gaming grants from 2008 levels, seriously impacting …
Session that never happened shows Christy Clark campaigns when she should be putting British Columbians first
November 23, 2016 VICTORIA – At the end of what would have been a fall legislative session British Columbians are wondering why important issues such as the housing crisis and the fentanyl epidemic are not being dealt with by their government, …
Christy Clark isn’t there for the 33,000 children who need food banks to eat, says Official Opposition
VICTORIA – A new report shows British Columbians are relying on food banks more than ever, demonstrating how Christy Clark isn’t there for people who are struggling, says the Official Opposition. “Christy Clark doesn’t want to be held accountable for the …
Documents show that Christy Clark’s government made up excuses when putting school kids at risk
November 2, 2016 VICTORIA – New documents released by the B.C’s Official Opposition show that Christy Clark’s government is making up excuses for why they are indefinitely delaying school seismic upgrades and putting hundreds of children’s public safety at risk. “When the …