Category Archives: publication
Statement on 9th Anniversary of Minimum Wage Freeze
Today is the anniversary of the last time that the lowest paid workers in B.C got a pay increase…however, this was 9 years ago. Since then, every other province except for B.C has raised the minimum wage. The Liberal government … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, press release, publication
Public Commission on Legal Aid Met in Terrace
The Public Commission on Legal Aid met in Terrace B.C to discuss their concerns about the availability of Legal Aid and the need to ensure a strong legal aid system for our future. Our MLA Gary Coons was asked … Continue reading
Filed under Community, economy, First Nations, press release, publication, social issues
MLA, MP speak out against Throne Speech
While Tuesday’s throne speech committed the government pursuing an Asia Pacific Gateway Authority with the Federal Government to “open up the critical Northern Corridor”, North Coast MLA Gary Coons and Skeena Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen both say people … Continue reading
Filed under economy, publication, transportation, Transportation
Coons Writes to the editor: a privatized system is not good for British Columbians
To the Editor: A privatized ferry system might be great news for the B.C. Liberal government, but certainly not for British Columbia travellers. When the Liberals “restructured” B.C. Ferries in 2002, they trumpetted the new-look corporation would improve service. What … Continue reading
Filed under ferries, publication, transportation