Jenny Kwan
Approved Destination Status With China ‘Essential’ For Economy, Says NDP
VICTORIA – News that a formal agreement has now been signed granting Canada Approved Destination Status with China is welcome, but New Democrats are questioning whether the B.C. government is prepared to make the most of the opportunity.
Carole James
Small Business Owners Join with NDP to Call on B.C. Liberals to Stop the HST
VANCOUVER – Small business owners joined Carole James and the New Democrats today to highlight the negative impact of the HST and call on the B.C. Liberals to stop the HST.
Carole James
MLA Richard Lee Gets $1,495 Worth Of Free Olympic Tickets
The B.C. Liberals spent nearly $2.4 million of taxpayer money on Olympic tickets, and Burnaby North MLA Richard Lee snapped up several of them to attend hockey, figure skating and victory ceremonies, say New Democrats.
MLA Norm Letnick Gets $947 Worth Of Free Olympic Tickets
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal government spent nearly $2.4 million on Olympic tickets and Kelowna - Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick snapped up several of them to attend hockey, speed skating and victory ceremonies, say New Democrats.
Jenny Kwan
NDP Private Member’s Bill Would Protect Homeless, Vulnerable
VANCOUVER – A private member’s bill proposed by New Democrat MLA Jenny Kwan would amend the B.C. Human Rights Code to strengthen protections for the homeless.Jenny Kwan
Kwan’s bill, the Protection of the Homeless Act, would amend the B.C. Human Rights Code to include the term “social condition” as prohibited grounds for discrimination.
Education the Latest Victim of B.C. Liberal Mismanagement
VICTORIA— Huge budget shortfalls in Metro Vancouver school districts are evidence that the B.C. Liberal government continues to mismanage the education system, say New Democrats.Jenny Kwan
B.C. Liberals’ HST Will Drive Up Costs For Community Groups, Sports Leagues
VANCOUVER – The B.C. Liberals’ HST will drive up the costs to rent community centres, putting at risk the ability of families and seniors to afford activities in their communities, the New Democrats said today.Jenny Kwan
New Democrats Call On Campbell To Reverse Decision To Cut Vital Service For Vulnerable Sex Trade Workers
VANCOUVER – The New Democrats are calling on Gordon Campbell to reverse a decision that will eliminate a key service for Vancouver sex trade workers effective tomorrow.
WISH Drop-In Centre’s co-operated mobile access van, which has provided essential outreach services to sex
Jenny Kwan trade workers since 2004, will no longer be in service tomorrow if the government doesn’t provide immediate funding.
New Democrats Call On Campbell To Stop Blocking Frank Paul Inquiry
VICTORIA – Facing tough questions from New Democrat MLAs in the legislature today, the Campbell government refused to back down on the legal roadblocks stalling the Frank Paul inquiry.
"The family of Mr. Paul, his friends, and the community want closure. They deserve 
Jenny Kwananswers, not stonewalling,” said Jenny Kwan , New Democrat MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant.
200 Homes Sit Empty At Little Mountain During Homelessness Crisis
NDP slams Campbell government for neglectful housing policy
VICTORIA – New Democrats demanded answers today from the Campbell government about the removal of more than 200 families from the Little Mountain Housing project.
