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NDP Call LNG Opportunity “Insanity”

FORT ST. JOHN – With the BC NDP environment critic calling the liquefied natural gas opportunity “insanity,” Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm says it is time for the opposition to stop the double-talk and tell British Columbians exactly why they want to throw up roadblocks to development. “We’ve been very clear and honest when it comes to recovering natural gas and the opportunities it presents,” says Pimm. “This is an opportunity of a generation and we need to seize

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What has Adrian Dix Promised the BCTF?

Under the leadership of Premier Christy Clark, the BC Liberal Government has been open about their vision to continue to make B.C.’s education system one of the best in the world. By contrast, under Adrian Dix the NDP is quick to criticize, but refuses to share their plans. The BC Liberal Government has been clear about their long-term vision for the education system and the benefits a 10-year labour agreement with teachers could bring to students. This vision also includes

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Building a Better Future for British Columbia

The BC Liberal government has been working hard to create an environment that fosters investment and job creation, which will ensure a more prosperous future for all British Columbians. “Real leadership means making tough decisions now that will improve the lives of British Columbians today and into the future,” says Mary Polak, Minister of Transportation and MLA for Langely. “It means looking forward and planning ahead. That’s what this session was all about.” Through the Speech from the Throne, Balanced

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No Development Party Refuses to Support Natural Gas

Thousands of British Columbians already rely on the natural gas industry and hydraulic fracturing, with the potential to support thousands more – so why won’t the NDP support it? Today the BC Liberal Caucus tabled a motion asking all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to support hydraulic fracturing in British Columbia. “B.C. isn’t the only opportunity for investors – the natural gas industry requires certainty in order to continue attracting investment here,” said Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River

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De Jong: Time for BC NDP to Release Platform

Adrian Dix promised to release the BC NDP platform well before the election and now is the time for him to come clean with British Columbians about his party’s plans, including their budget. “It seems that every day this session Adrian Dix and the NDP have demanded increased spending with no indication of how much or how they’d pay for it,” says Finance Minister Michael de Jong.  “British Columbians want to know what Adrian Dix and the NDP’s plans are. They promised it well

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NDP Backs Unions, But Only If They Fall In Line

Almost three-quarters of members of a major B.C. union voted for a change; yet the BC NDP are fighting it. This week, Members of the Legislative Assembly debated Bill 18, called the Health Authorities Amendment Act, 2013. “I’m proud to support Bill 18 because nearly 70 per cent of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) voted to change their union representation to the BCNU,” says Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid, MLA for Vancouver-Fairview. “It’s our responsibility to ensure their wishes are recognized.” Following the

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DIX’S NDP DODGES DIRECTION DURING DEBATE

Yesterday, the BC Liberal caucus moved a motion asking for all Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) to fully support British Columbia’s natural gas industry and encourage its growth. “We have been clear that we support the natural gas industry in B.C. and that we are open for business,” says John Les, MLA for Chilliwack. “We are making decisions, building relationships and implementing policies today that will ensure the natural gas sector chooses to make their investments here in British

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Dix Dodges Taking LNG Stance

As British Columbia kicked off Fuelling the Future: Global Opportunities for LNG in BC, Canada’s first international conference focused on liquefied natural gas, Adrian Dix and the NDP continues to stonewall the public on their liquefied natural gas position. “While Adrian Dix refuses to tell British Columbians his plans, George Heyman has shown us a glimpse into the party’s secret plans for B.C.’s energy industry,” says Bill Bennett, MLA for Kootenay East.  “What Mr. Dix is afraid to tell the

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TIME FOR NDP TO STOP DODGING LOG EXPORT PLAN

VICTORIA – Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad hopes the NDP forestry critic, Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald, will actually share his party’s plans on log exports today. “In January, Norm Macdonald said the NDP had a plan – a plan they would share after the election,” said Rustad. “Well, that’s not good enough. We’ve been clear with British Columbians on where we stand and the NDP should stop dodging questions and provide some answers.” The BC Liberal government’s priority is

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Statement from Pat Bell, MLA Prince George-Mackenzie

Pat Bell, MLA Prince George-Mackenzie has issued the following statement: “Last fall I underwent a series of medical tests that were initiated to check for possible pneumonia. My very astute family doctor saw something that he wanted looked into further and as a result found a relatively rare type of aneurism that I may have had for some time. I feel very fortunate that this was picked up because this type of aneurism is rarely detected. “At this point I

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