Category Archives: economy
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
Report Finds BC Liberals’ Privatization of Ferries Led to Higher Costs, No Accountability
For Immediate Release VICTORIA – An independent report released Friday has found that since the Liberals privatized B.C. Ferries, the corporation has lost accountability, costs have increased, and executive pay has skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, the New Democrats said today. … Continue reading
Filed under economy, ferries, press release
BC Liberals’ HST Could Cost Over 10,000 Tourism Jobs, CoTA Confirms
RURAL TOURISM HIT HARD VICTORIA – “The B.C. Liberals’ HST betrayal could mean 10,000 tourism jobs lost and up to $545 million in revenue lost,” said New Democrat tourism critic Spencer Herbert.
Filed under economy, press release
Who is Covering the Tab for Liberals’ Olympics Tickets?
Will MLAs be taking a free ride to the Games? Prince Rupert– British Columbians have the right to know if they will be footing the bill for BC Liberal MLAs to watch coveted Olympic events from a luxury suite during … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release, social issues
BC Liberals Cut to Infant Development Program Hurts Children and Families Living in the North – Coons
VICTORIA – The BC Liberals’ decision to cut the Infant Development Program will hurt families who have children with disabilities, especially those living in First Nations communities and in remote areas said New Democrat Gary Coons today.
Filed under child care, economy, education, press release, rural bc
BC Children’s Minister Sacks Disabled Kids Program Advisors
B.C. Children’s Minister Mary Polak faced a new round of criticism yesterday for sacking the senior advisers to two programs that help disabled children. Already under attack for autism cuts, Polak plans to terminate the provincial adviser to the supported … Continue reading
Filed under child care, Community, economy, Reported Elsewhere
BC Liberals’ Boosting of Coastal Drilling a Dangerous Sign
For Immediate Release Sept. 22, 2009 VICTORIA— The B.C. Liberals’ post-election renewed push to lift the ban on coastal oil drilling shows their environmental promises during the campaign were nothing more than hot air, say New Democrats. “It’s environmental hypocrisy … Continue reading
Filed under economy, energy, environment, press release
BC Liberals’ Budget Deception Means Uncertainty for Many Local Community Groups
For Immediate Release September 7, 2009 VANCOUVER— In an effort to cover up their pre-election budget deception, the B.C. Liberals have created chaos and confusion for thousands of community groups across the province that depend on gaming grants, New Democrat … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release, rural bc
Coons Supports Federal Call for Fisheries Committee Meetings in BC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 4, 2009 Cullen: Fisheries Committee Must Hold Hearings in BC OTTAWA – New Democrats Peter Julian and Nathan Cullen are calling for the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans to hold Pacific Salmon season post-mortem hearings … Continue reading
Filed under economy, environment, fisheries, press release
Campbell Government Continues to Ignore Needs of Low-Income Residents of BC
For Immediate Release VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government should be ashamed now that British Columbia has the lowest minimum wage in the country, New Democrats said today. As of September 1, B.C. now has the distinction of having the … Continue reading
Filed under economy, press release, rural bc, social issues