Mike Farnworth
New Democrats Call For Action to Address Homophobia
VANCOUVER – As Vancouver residents prepare for a weekend of Pride festivities, community members joined New Democrat MLAs to call on the B.C. Liberal government to take action to combat homophobia.
Spencer Herbert
B.C. Liberal Loopholes Leave Consumers Without Protection
VICTORIA – B.C. Ferries’ refusal to honour their own assured loading tickets makes a mockery of the B.C. Liberal legislation regulating prepaid service cards, say the New Democrats.
Mike Farnworth
Independent Oversight Of RCMP Overdue, Say New Democrats
VANCOUVER – The Braidwood Inquiry recommendation to implement a civilian-led independent investigative body for the RCMP is overdue and should be implemented without hesitation, say the New Democrats.Mike Farnworth
Violent Attack, New Report Highlight Need For Action On Hate Crimes, Says NDP
VANCOUVER – On the heels of a violent attack on a gay couple, new Statistics Canada figures showing a major increase of reported hate crimes in Vancouver and Victoria are proof that B.C. government action against hate crimes is long overdue, the New Democrats say.Mike Farnworth
B.C. Liberals Say They Could Declare HST Intitiative ‘Invalid’
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal chair of the legislative committee that decides the fate of the HST initiative might attempt to thwart the will of British Columbians by declaring the petition “invalid”, New Democrats said today.
B.C. Liberals Failing To Back Up Promises On Domestic Violence
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals must back up their promises on domestic violence with the investment to bring in real changes, say the New Democrats.
“British Columbians have been calling on the government to take real steps to Mike Farnworthprotect children and their families from the tragic effects of domestic violence. Unfortunately, the B.C. Liberals continue to fall short,” said solicitor general critic Mike Farnworth .
B.C. Liberals Creating Chaos For Organizations Supporting Survivors Of Domestic Violence
VANCOUVER— The B.C. Liberals’ disorganized and haphazard attempts to cover up their pre-election budget lies will leave programs to support survivors of domestic violence short millions of dollars over the coming two years, the New Democrats said today.Mike Farnworth
New Law Can Allow Solicitor General's Own Investigation To Continue
VANCOUVER - If Gordon Campbell's solicitor general truly wants the investigation of his past behaviour as a police chief to continue, he can do so by adding a retroactive clause to legislation already developed, say the New Democrats.
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.
Farnworth Demands Dedicated Auditors To Fight Gangs
VANCOUVER- New Democrat public safety critic Mike Farnworth says the federal government should appoint 50 auditors dedicated entirely to auditing criminal organizations, gang members and their families in B.C.
Mike Farnworth
“One of the most effective ways to crack down on gangs is to hit them in the pocketbook,” Farnworth said today.
"Dix has provided measured and effective criticism of the Christy Clark government and he's done it without displaying the qualities that B.C. Liberals were sure would keep him from resonating with the voters."
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Oct 12, 2011
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