The NDP's Energy critic is shaking his head over the Premier's comments on her government's decision to over rule the BC Utlities Commission. John Horgan says it simply wasn't accurate for the premier to say the BCUC wanted to hike hydro rates by 50%, when it was BC Hydro applying for a 32% increase. Horgan says her comments on … [Read more...]
MLA Bloy apologizes after bizarre attack on NDP’s Dix
April 16, 2012 by
It didn't take long for the gloves to come off as the BC Legislature got back to work following a two week break today. It started during a debate over Smart Meters when Burnaby-Lougheed MLA Harry Bloy suddenly accused NDP leader Adrian Dix of fraud and stealing from the public--but he didn't stop there. "........I wonder how he proposed to … [Read more...]
The NDP’s Public Safety critic is “astounded” by the surprise RCMP pay hikes from Ottawa.
April 5, 2012 by
The NDP's Public Safety critic says the sudden move by Ottawa to rubber stamp raises for the Mounties while keeping BC in the dark, is shocking. Kathy Corrigan says it completely contrary to an recent RCMP contract signing where a new relationship was stressed by both sides. She said "and then we find out even as they are talking I … [Read more...]
NDP’s Energy Critic weighs in after governments agree on review process for proposed Site C dam
October 2, 2011 by
The NDP's Energy Critic is cautiously optimistic after the provincial and federal governments agreed on one review process for the proposed Site 'C' dam. John Horgan says what is important is a very thorough scientific review examining the environmental impacts of the dam. He says while a unified review between Ottawa and Victoria is … [Read more...]
