February 21, 2016 Dear Editor, The Ministry of Health has shown an absence of leadership by choosing not to test drinking water in a timely manner and furthermore to then not inform the general public in Prince Rupert that there …
Strong Communities
The B.C. Liberal government is putting families last. They have refused to address our province’s shameful record of child poverty, which has remained the worst in the country for a decade. They have neglected critical services like education and health care, and have created a province where fewer young people have the opportunity to succeed. New Democrats are working to create a more fair and inclusive society, because we believe that no one should be left behind and denied the opportunity to succeed.
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