Three-time Chilliwack Liberal MLA John Les has confirmed he's leaving politics. Les announced today that he won't be seeking a fourth-term as the MLA for Chilliwack in the may 2013 provincial election. In a prepared statement he says is was a difficult decision, but bittersweet. Les says he's looking forward to new challenges and exploring new … [Read more...]
A former federal Liberal leader throws his weight behind BC’s carbon tax
August 20, 2012 by
BC's beleaguered carbon tax is getting a vote of confidence from a former federal Liberal leader. MP Stephane Dion says the carbon levy has provided the lowest income tax in Canada for those who earn under $ 100,000 a year in BC. "You pay less income tax that it would be the case otherwise so it is much better to pay taxes on … [Read more...]
When it comes to the Northern Gateway hearings a Liberal MP says the fix is in
August 17, 2012 by
The federal Liberals are accusing the Harper government of 'fixing' environmental processes to get the results they want. Liberal MP, and former leader, Stephane Dion says when it comes to the hearings into the Northern Gateway oil pipeline, the result will be one the Harper government desired. "So he is saying we will have an … [Read more...]
Liberal MLA Coell leaving politics
July 11, 2012 by
Another veteran Liberal M-L-A is calling it quits. Saanich-North M-L-A Murray Coell says he will not seek re-election next year. Coell has been in the Legislature for 16 years, and held a variety of cabinet posts under Gordon Campbell. Coell says he wants to spend more time with his family. On Monday, M-L-A Dave hayer announced he was leaving … [Read more...]
Another BC Liberal MLA will not be seeking re-election
July 9, 2012 by
Another BC Liberal MLA is packing it in.Dave Hayer, the MLA for Surrey – Tynehead, confirmed in an e-mail that he will not seek re-election when the province goes to the polls next spring.However, Hayer doesn't say why he is throwing in the towel in the email instead thanking friends, colleagues and constituents.Hayer entered provincial … [Read more...]
Liberal minister downplays latest doom and gloom poll
July 3, 2012 by
A BC cabinet minister who staved off a recall campaign after the last provincial election isn't worried about a new poll showing there's little trust in the Liberal government. Ida Chong, the minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, says she's still confident she'll be re-elected next year, even though the latest Ipsos Reid poll … [Read more...]
Two B.C. Liberal staffers resign
April 28, 2012 by
The winds of change are blowing through B.C.’s Liberal party, but at least two MLAs say it’s no defection. Environment Minister Terry Lake confirms the party's executive director, Chad Pederson, has resigned, effective the end of May, to take a position with a nonprofit organization. “I understand he’s leaving on very … [Read more...]
Clark marks one year since voted Liberal leader
February 26, 2012 by
With this weekend marking the one-year anniversary of Premier Christy Clark's reign as leader of the B.C. Liberal Party, both sides of the political spectrum are weighing in with their reviews. Former press secretary to ex-premier Gordon Campbell Mike Morton says Clark has been sticking to her priorities. "If we go back to last December, she did … [Read more...]
Another BC Liberal MLA breaks ranks over the CLBC issue.
October 18, 2011 by
Another BC Liberal MLA is speaking out over the government's handling of services for developmentally disabled British Columbians. Abbotsford South MLA John Van Dongen is joining his colleague Randy Hawes in criticizing his own government...and he blames his fellow politicians, rather than public servants at Community Living BC. Van … [Read more...]
