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Hawes' Comments About First Nations Should not be Allowed to Stand, Fraser Says
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New Democrat Bill Would Protect Province's Caves
VICTORIA— Legislation being introduced today by New Democrat MLA Scott Fraser would protect British Columbia’s rare and beautiful cave ecosystems from destruction.
Scott Fraser
B.C. Liberals Stack Local Government Election Task Force
VICTORIA – A task force investigating changes to local government elections should be non-partisan, but the B.C. Liberals are only allowing government MLAs to participate, say the New Democrats.Scott Fraser
The task force, to be unveiled Friday, includes two UBCM representatives and two B.C. Liberal MLAs, but no members of the Official opposition.
New Democrats Call For Stronger Measures To Protect Pets
VICTORIA — The legislature’s chief champion of safer antifreeze says last-minute moves by the Campbell government fall far short of the measures required to protect pets and the environment.
“I’m pleased the Campbell government has finally woken up to the problem, but today’sScott Fraser announcement is a very small step,” said New Democrat MLA Scott Fraser , who has championed safer antifreeze for almost three years.
Rural Travellers Left Behind By Campbell’s Double Standard
VICTORIA— The Campbell government is leaving behind rural British Columbians who plan to travel during the Olympics, say the New Democrats.
Several New Democrat MLAs blasted Gordon Campbell in the legislature Monday for his failure to help out small airports and airlines that will be harmed by security measures that will add hours to flight times for rural British Columbians.
Auditor General's Dire Report Into Campbell Government Land Giveaways Reinforces Need to Investigate TFL 44
VICTORIA – In the wake of a devastating report from the Auditor General into the Campbell government’s decision to release land from Tree Farm Licenses on southern Vancouver Island, the New Democrats are renewing their call for an investigation into the release of lands from TFL 44 near Port Alberni.
Statement from Carole James and Scott Fraser on Apology to Residential School Survivors
VANCOUVER – New Democrat leader Carole James and aboriginal affairs critic Scott Fraser released the following statement at the First Nations Summit today in response to the federal government’s official apology to aboriginal survivors of residential schools:
New Democrats Call On Campbell Government To Ensure First Nations School Is Protected
VICTORIA - The NDP is calling on the Campbell government to take steps to ensure that the successful Nala' atsi Aboriginal high school program in Courtenay is maintained.
Campbell Government Stands by MLA's Call to Abandon Commercial Fishery
VICTORIA – The Campbell government today refused to renounce Liberal MLA Ron Cantelon’s statement to local media that the commercial salmon fishery should be abandoned.
B.C. Liberals Still Refusing to Protect Animals from Poisonous Antifreeze, says NDP
VICTORIA – The Campbell Liberals’ vote against a legislative amendment to protect animals from poisonous antifreeze shows they continue to drag their feet on this important issue, New Democrat MLA Scott Fraser said today.
