Index
March 11, 2010
NDP Energy Plan Leaves B.C. in the Cold
VICTORIA – The NDP's branding of the natural gas royalty incentive program as “repugnant” is a slap in the face to northeast families and shows the NDP have no understanding of the sector’s importance to British Columbia, says Energy Minister Blai
March 10, 2010
NDP Wants to Resurrect Failed Photo Radar Plan
The NDP's plan to bring back photo radar means less police on the streets and a weakening of public safety, says Solicitor General Kash Heed.
March 09, 2010
NDP Fail Economics, Again
VICTORIA - NDP leader Carole James's rejection of a report showing the Harmonized Sales Tax will create more than 113,000 jobs over the next 10 years highlights the NDP's incompetence.
March 08, 2010
HST Report: Giant Leap Forward for Investment, Jobs
Sales tax harmonization and corporate tax cuts will increase capital investment by $14.4 billion and result in a net increase of 141,000 jobs by the end of the coming decade according to a report released today by economist and tax expert Jack Mintz.
March 05, 2010
MLA Rustad Challenges NDP on Mining Projects
The NDP Opposition refuses to commit to job creation and rural development through mining projects.
March 04, 2010
Economist MLA Lauds the Prudence of Budget 2010
West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan made the following statement in response to Budget 2010 in the Legislature yesterday, highlighting the strong fiscal management and record investments made by the BC Liberal Government.
March 03, 2010
Budget 2010 - Building a Prosperous British Columbia
Core elements of the 2010 provincial budget tabled in the B.C. Legislature today by Finance Minister Colin Hansen.
December 14, 2009
Time for NDP To Abandon Opposition to Climate Change Policies
With NDP environment critic Rob Fleming attending the climate change conference in Copenhagen, now is the time for the NDP to abandon their reckless climate change policies, says Environment Minister Barry Penner.
November 30, 2009
Current and Ex-NDP MLAs Expose James’ Climate Change Hypocrisy
VICTORIA - Current and former NDP MLAs are speaking out as Carole James has once again revealed the NDP has no plan to address climate change or sustainability issues in British Columbia.
November 30, 2009
Moe of the Same from the NDP
After the election, Carole James promised to present new and positive ideas for British Columbia. Apparently that includes bringing Moe Sihota back into the fold to, in his words, “to draw on the experience of people who have been there in the past...
November 26, 2009
Building A Stronger British Columbia
While the BC Liberals were busy passing legislation to strengthen the economy and protect public safety, the NDP continued their pattern of promoting policies that will damage B.C.’s economy and threaten jobs.
November 26, 2009
NDP Dishonesty and Slander Disrespect Surrey Health Care Investments
SURREY – Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon demands NDP MLAs Harry Bains and Sue Hammell apologise for disrespectful comments about the true state of health care in Surrey and to stand up and support the $75 million in health care investment.
November 20, 2009
NDP REALITY: Assault Is “Minor” Offense, Criminals Supported
VICTORIA – The NDP’s reality continues to include their love affair with criminals and hypocrisy regarding their own previous policy, believing assault and theft are “minor offences” and offending criminals should be eligible for income assistance
November 19, 2009
NDP Plan To Turn Lights Out On B.C. Economy
VICTORIA – Long opposed to green energy projects, today the NDP revealed they are also against increased power production through BC Hydro.
November 19, 2009
NDP’S Reckless Approach Would Mean Deficits Without End
VANCOUVER – The NDP have admitted their plan for B.C.’s economy would mean spiralling deficits with no hope of balancing the provincial budget, says BC Liberal Finance Minister Colin Hansen.
November 04, 2009
NDP Research Lost in the Forest
VICTORIA - Forests Minister Pat Bell is calling on Doug Routley and the NDP to do a better job of doing their forestry homework.
November 04, 2009
Coleman: NDP Love Affair With Criminals Continues
VICTORIA – The NDP is against restricting access to income assistance for people with outstanding warrants, preferring to support criminals rather than those most in need and entirely in contradiction to earlier NDP policy.
October 30, 2009
Kitimat LNG is Economic Opportunity, But NDP Are Absent
Why won’t NDP MLAs step forward to support a huge economic development opportunity in Kitimat, asks Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad.
October 23, 2009
NDP Betray Sports Fans, Withdraw Support For New BC Place Roof
VANCOUVER - The BC Liberals affirmed their commitment to supporting sports in B.C. and to improving the economy by proceeding with a new retractable roof on BC Place, despite the antics of Carole James and the NDP.
October 20, 2009
NDP Two-Faced on IPPs
VICTORIA – Stikine NDP MLA Doug Donaldson offered a clear glimpse of his hypocrisy on Independent Power Projects, including bioenergy, by telling his constituents that he supports the Suskwa co-generation project, but voting against the budget that supp
October 01, 2009
NDP Tax Scheme will Threaten Rural Jobs Across BC
VANCOUVER - A new plan by NDP Leader Carole James to scrap legislated tax reductions for rural industries will devastate job creation during the worst economic downturn in 27 years and ignores concerns raised by local governments at the UBCM convention.
September 23, 2009
NDP Reckless with B.C.'s Future
VICTORIA – The NDP stood in the Legislature and rejected a plan that protects vital services like health care and provides tax relief for families and small businesses.
September 18, 2009
Is this leadership?
NDP leader Carole James has made herself a follower of disgraced former Premier Bill Vander Zalm and opportunistic B.C. Conservative leader Chris Delaney. Is this the kind of leadership James and the NDP now endorse?
September 16, 2009
NDP Want To Pull Plug On Northern Transmission Line
VICTORIA - Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson refused to support the new Northwest Transmission Line today, despite several opportunities to do so in the Legislature.
September 01, 2009
Protecting Vital Services, Building For The Future
VICTORIA - The B.C. government is protecting vital services and positioning British Columbia for renewed economic growth, Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced today as he released the September Budget Update 2009.
August 27, 2009
NDP Still Supports Smog In The Valley
VICTORIA – NDP MLA John Horgan’s support for the continued operation of the inefficient Burrard Thermal Power Plant, one of the largest sources of greenhouse gas emissions in the Lower Mainland, will put the health of Fraser Valley residents at risk.
August 26, 2009
MLA Bennett Challenges NDP on HST Forestry Benefits
CRANBROOK - Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett is not tolerating NDP forestry critic Norm Macdonald's misinformation campaign to exploit the fears of forestry workers.
August 25, 2009
Throne Speech Focuses On Strengthening British Columbia
VICTORIA - The 39th Parliament of British Columbia was launched today with a speech from the throne that emphasized steps the government will take to strengthen the economy to create jobs, improve and protect vital services and manage taxpayer dollars
July 16, 2009
James Must Apologize for Needlessly Scaring Tenants
VICTORIA – NDP leader Carole James must apologize for the reckless and irresponsible letter sent by one of her MLAs to seniors that incorrectly said they were at risk of being evicted so that the owners could raise rents.
June 23, 2009
MLA Ron Cantelon Elected BC Liberal Government Caucus Chair
VICTORIA- Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon has been elected chair of the BC Liberal Government Caucus.
June 15, 2009
New Cabinet Focused On Moving British Columbia Forward
VICTORIA – Premier Gordon Campbell appointed a new cabinet today to build a strong economic future, capitalize on hosting the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games and seize emerging global opportunities as Canada’s Pacific Gateway.
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