Adrian Dix's News
May 18, 2012
VANCOUVER – B.C. New Democrat leader Adrian Dix issued the following statement on Dave Barrett receiving the Order of B.C.:
“Dave Barrett’s years as Premier of B.C. were, without doubt, three of the most significant years in our history.
"His legacy, accomplished in such a short time, is without parallel: the Agricultural Land Reserve, ICBC, Pharmacare, student loans and income for seniors—to name just a few.
“Dave was B.C.’s Tommy Douglas...
May 17, 2012
VICTORIA - New Democrats have called on the provincial government to honour the victims and families of the 2008 Langley mushroom farm tragedy by fully implementing the 15 recommendations issued by the provincial Coroner’s jury on May 16.
"These families, whose courage and generosity have inspired myself and others - were the driving force behind the coroner's inquest. Despite some government reluctance, they pressed for an inquest and remained determined that no other...
April 30, 2012
VICTORIA – The B.C. New Democrat Official Opposition caucus has formally registered its opposition to Enbridge's Northern Gateway Project with the National Energy Board’s Joint Review Panel.
“Under the Enbridge proposal, British Columbia would assume almost all the project’s risk, yet would see only a fraction of the benefits,” said New Democrat leader Adrian Dix. “By any measure, such a high-risk, low-return approach simply isn’t in B.C.’s...
April 28, 2012
Vancouver -- B.C. New Democrat leader Adrian Dix issued the following statement on the National Day of Mourning:
“Today across our province and country, workers, families and employers are coming together to mourn those who lost their life while on the job. Last year alone, workplace accidents and illness took the lives of 142 people in our province.
"Work place safety and protection has become more and more compromised over recent years. We must recommit to the historic...
April 27, 2012
By Adrian Dix
When I was growing up in British Columbia, there was clearly a gap between rich and poor, but there was also a large and thriving middle class. And there were opportunities for working people to advance: to get an education, to buy a house and to build a better future for their children. The social mobility that resulted was more than just positive for individuals, it helped drive growth and prosperity for the whole economy.
Today, the gap between rich and poor is widening...
April 24, 2012
VANCOUVER – Students from East Vancouver’s Gladstone Secondary School have earned B.C. and Canada international acclaim by capturing the world title in robotics, said Adrian Dix, leader of the B.C. New Democrats, and MLA for Vancouver-Kingsway.
“It is not only the first win for Gladstone’s ‘Robosavages’ team, their victory gives Canada its first championship in the VEX Robotics Championship. And as a further credit to their talent and creativity they also...
April 24, 2012
VANCOUVER –New Democrat leader Adrian Dix issued the following statement in response to the Lakeland Mills explosion:
“The thoughts and prayers of the New Democrat caucus are with the workers and their families, and the people of Prince George. The fire has taken one life, and we extend our condolences to the family who has suffered the greatest of losses today. We hope that workers who are in critical condition stabilize and recover fully.
“Our caucus also thanks the...
