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BC NDP THREATENS GROWTH OF RESOURCE SECTOR

VANDERHOOF – British Columbia’s efforts to reduce cumbersome red tape were recognized this week by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), giving B.C. Canada’s only “A” rating. “I am proud to be part of a government whose leader is committed to reducing the regulatory burden and red tape that strangles the growth and development of our resource sector,” says John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes. “It is because of our commitment to cutting red tape that we are able

BC NDP WOULD DROWN BUSINESSES IN RED TAPE

As British Columbia proclaims Jan. 21-25 Red Tape Awareness Week, the BC NDP continues their love affair with burying businesses in red tape and regulations. “What we hear from small businesses and chambers across the province is that time filling out paperwork takes time away from improving and growing business,” says Douglas Horne, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain. The BC Liberal government’s focused efforts to cut red tape have resulted in a 42 percent reduction in regulatory requirements since 2001. That means

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NDP’S NEW LOG EXPORT POSITION: IT’S A SECRET

VICTORIA – After years of inconsistency on log exports, the BC NDP have finally revealed a firm position – they’ll tell us after the election. “The NDP have been very reluctant to tell British Columbians what their platform is, but I think this is the first time they’ve admitted they’re keeping it a secret,” says Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad, who is also the Parliamentary Secretary for Forestry. “There are two possibilities: either they have no idea what they’re doing, or they’re afraid

BC NDP STILL OPPOSE AUDITOR GENERAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

SURREY – The first office of the Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG) opened its doors this morning in Surrey. British Columbia’s first-ever AGLG, Basia Ruta, was on hand along with Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett. Not surprisingly, the NDP continue their silence on this. “Basia Ruta will be a great resource for municipal governments. She will work with them and help them ensure their taxpayers’ money is well spent – a goal I know they

BC NDP on Pipelines: Consistent Inconsistency

British Columbians wanting to know Adrian Dix and the BC NDP’s position on oil pipelines can expect consistent inconsistency. Kinder Morgan Canada is proposing a $5.4 billion expansion to its Trans Mountain Pipeline, almost tripling its capacity to 890,000 barrels day. In an interview with Sun News Network on January 10, Dix said Kinder Morgan is “just reviving its proposal now, and we’ll take a look at that.” But the NDP made up their minds on the Northern Gateway pipeline

Maintaining Trust in Parents

According to BCTF President Susan Lambert, NDP leader Adrian Dix wants to restrict parents from additional information about how their kids are performing in school. Lambert recently said the NDP “have pledged to dump” Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) if they win May’s election. “If it’s official NDP policy to eliminate FSAs, Adrian Dix should just say so,” said Education Minister Don McRae. “This raises an important question: who exactly runs the NDP, Mr. Dix or the unions? If Adrian Dix

Time for NDP Pipeline Peek-A-Boo to End

VICTORIA – With one of his senior MLAs today confirming the BC NDP plan a ban on all pipelines and tankers, Environment Minister Terry Lake says it time for Adrian Dix to stop playing peek-a-boo with the resource economy. “One day the NDP oppose the Northern Gateway Project, the next day they plan a review they may overrule, and there’s no day when the opposition leader gives a straight answer on the Kinder Morgan plan,” says Lake. “These are uncertain

Premier Christy Clark Statement on Ron Cantelon

Premier Christy Clark released the following statement on the decision by Ron Cantelon, MLA for Parksville-Qualicum, not to seek re-election. “I would like to personally thank Ron for his dedication and commitment to serving the residents of Parksville, Qualicum and Nanaimo for over 18 years as MLA, city councillor, and on various boards and committees. “Ron leaves behind a remarkable legacy including improved access to health care, affordable housing and early learning programs in Parksville and Qualicum. In addition, serving

Lake Calls Out Dix on NDP’s Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline Position

VICTORIA – Environment Minister Terry Lake is challenging BC NDP leader Adrian Dix to come clean on his party’s position regarding Kinder Morgan’s proposal to transport heavy oil. “British Columbians deserve to know if the NDP has a consistent policy on the transportation of heavy oil projects through our province,” says Lake. “Dix is against a pipeline in northern B.C. but can’t take position on one in southern B.C.? It just doesn’t add up.” The opposition leader needs to stop