Category Archives: economy
NEW DEMOCRATS ASK FOR INVESTIGATION OF PRIVACY BREACH AT B.C. FERRIES
VICTORIA – New Democrat deputy transportation critic Gary Coons asked B.C.’s privacy commissioner today to investigate an ongoing breach of privacy regarding credit card purchases at B.C. Ferries. A 2009 internal audit at B.C. Ferries found 45 deficiencies regarding data and … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, environment, ferries, First Nations, press release
NDP VOWS TO FIGHT B.C. LIBERAL HST LEGISLATION
VICTORIA—New Democrat Leader Carole James has vowed her caucus will fight the B.C. Liberal Harmonized Sales Tax legislation, introduced this afternoon in the legislature. “Today’s HST legislation is the ultimate betrayal of the public trust,” said James. “The B.C. Liberals promised … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, press release
Ferry Fares Hiked While BC Liberals Stall on Review
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals are undermining the coastal ferries system by hiking fares before acting on the independent review of B.C. Ferries, say the New Democrats. “While British Columbians continue to wait for the B.C. Liberals to live up … Continue reading
Filed under economy, ferries, press release
BC Ferries to Raise Cap on Fares
Ferry passengers will pay more to ride on April 1 — a fare increase expected to generate $21 million for the mothership B.C. Ferries corporation. Ferry commissioner Martin Crilly approved an increase in price caps for both major and minor … Continue reading
Filed under economy, ferries, Reported Elsewhere
Further Fare Hikes Approved for BC Ferries
Ferry fares will likely rise again April 1 after ferry commissioner Martin Crilly today approved price cap increases on all 25 of British Columbia Ferry Services Inc.’s regulated routes. The commissioner approved a 2.68 percent increase on the three major … Continue reading
Filed under economy, ferries, Reported Elsewhere
Throne Speech Fails to Provide Post-Olympic Economic Vision for B.C.
VICTORIA—The B.C. Liberals have failed to provide an economic vision for British Columbia beyond the 2010 Olympic Games, says New Democrat Leader Carole James. “Today B.C. is facing significant challenges, including heavy job losses, persistent child poverty rates and an … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release, social issues
Arbitrator Rules BC Liberal Government Can’t Break Their Own Class Size Laws
VICTORIA — An arbitrator’s ruling has found the B.C. Liberals’ failure to invest in public education has left children struggling to learn in overcrowded classrooms across the province, say New Democrats.
Filed under economy, education, press release, Reported Elsewhere
Manitoba Report Confirms HST Hurts Consumers, Challenges BC Liberal Lie
VICTORIA – A report released this week by the Government of Manitoba confirms that the HST is a bad tax that will hurt consumers, say the New Democrats. “This report confirms what the B.C. Liberals continue to deny,” said North … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release, Reported Elsewhere
Bond Kept on Hot Seat Over Pay at B.C. Ferries
Transportation Minister Shirley Bond still won’t commit to improved transparency at B.C. Ferries despite a report criticizing the company’s executive pay packages and lack of accountability. Under questioning in the legislature yesterday, Bond would only say that government will consider … Continue reading
Filed under economy, ferries, Reported Elsewhere
MLA Concerned about Ferry Shift to Tsawwassen
For Immediate Release VICTORIA—North Coast MLA Gary Coons is concerned that the ‘proposed’ BC Ferries new service from Tsawwassen to Prince Rupert will have a huge impact on jobs and the economy in Prince Rupert and the entire region.
Filed under economy, ferries, rural bc, transportation