B.C. New Democrat and B.C. Green caucuses ratify historic agreement

VICTORIA - All 44 elected MLAs from the B.C. New Democrat and B.C. Green caucuses have ratified an agreement pledging to work together to support a stable New Democrat government that works for people.

"The people of...

B.C. Greens will support a new BC New Democrat government that works for people

VICTORIA –B.C. Green leader Andrew Weaver and B.C. New Democrat leader John Horgan announced they have reached an historic agreement making a New Democrat government one step closer, with the support of the three B.C. Green...

Statement from BC NDP Leader John Horgan on election results

BC NDP Leader John Horgan has issued the following statement on the election results:

"British Columbians have voted overwhelmingly to replace Christy Clark's Liberals with a new government that works better for families. They voted for...

BC NDP launches campaign to reform BC’s broken political system

VANCOUVER— The BC NDP launched a petition campaign Wednesday asking British Columbians to show their support for a proportional voting system and getting big money out of politics.

“On May 9, 60 per cent of British...

BC NDP files for recounts in three closely contested constituencies

The BC NDP is submitting formal requests to Elections BC today for recounts in Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, Vancouver-False Creek, and Richmond-Queensborough.

“With the election still undecided, we’re working hard to ensure every last...

Weaver: Most of BC Green team convinced “they will never ever work with” NDP in minority government

In a speech to the Powell River Chamber of Commerce this week, Andrew Weaver indicated that most of his team would refuse to work with an NDP minority government.

While discussing his view of the...

Will Weaver and Clark team up to bring back the HST?

For much of the campaign, Christy Clark has been dogged with questions about her shifting answers on plans to bring back a value added tax like the HST.

And now it seems she could find support from Andrew Weaver and the BC Green Party.

Recently,...

Why did the BC Liberals cut support to families to pay for tax breaks to profitable banks?

As Christy Clark continues to defend her AdvantageBC corporate giveaway program, new details from a BC Court of Appeals case suggest more than half the money could be subsidizing big Canadian banks that made a combined...

BC NDP releases video calling on British Columbians to come together and change the government

BURNABY— John Horgan and the BC NDP released a campaign video calling on voters to come together and change the government in the May 9 election.

“Their Choices, Our Moment” shows the...

Horgan calls on British Columbians to come together to defeat Christy Clark and build a better BC

NANAIMO—BC NDP leader John Horgan says BC can’t afford four more years of Christy Clark, and called on British Columbians to come together to elect a government that works for people.

“We can defeat...

BC NDP calls for investigation into Christy Clark’s secret corporate giveaway scheme

BC NDP candidate David Eby is calling for the Auditor-General to investigate a shady corporate giveaway scheme spotlighted by a New York Times investigation this week. The program gives away millions in taxpayer dollars to...

BC NDP position on ridesharing

“The reliance on and demand for ridesharing is growing, and BC needs to be ready for it. John Horgan and the BC NDP support the passing of new rules to introduce ridesharing to BC in 2017.

John Horgan’s BC NDP will work with taxi drivers, taxi companies and ridesharing...