Adrian Dix's News
May 22, 2013
Powell River – New Democrat leader Adrian Dix and Powell River–Sunshine Coast MLA-elect Nicholas Simons issued the following statement on the passing of former MLA and councillor Harold Long
“We, and the entire New Democrat caucus, are deeply saddened by the death of Harold Long.
“Mr. Long, who served the Sunshine Coast in public office at both the municipal and provincial level, was deeply respected by the communities he represented, and his colleagues from all...
May 22, 2013
Shortly before the election we've just had, I met a hearing-impaired young man.
He stopped me, asked for my notebook and wrote me a note. “Are you going to win?” he asked.
I wrote back: “I think we can, if we work hard.”
He wrote me back: “You have to win.” And proceeded to write out why it was so important to him.
We didn’t win. And “disappointment” doesn’t begin to describe how that feels.
Disappointment for the people who...
March 29, 2013
VANCOUVER – New Democrat leader Adrian Dix issued the following statement on the passing of former Vancouver Mayor Art Phillips and Alberta Premier Ralph Klein.
"Today we say good bye to two iconic figures in Western Canada – former Vancouver Mayor Art Phillips and Alberta Premier Ralph Klein.
"Both accomplished a great deal In public life, making a lasting impact with their respective contributions. Mayor Phillips was instrumental in making areas such as Granville Island...
March 12, 2013
VICTORIA – New Democrats challenged the Liberal government to cancel its pre-election ad campaign and divert the $17 million budget to the real priorities of British Columbians like literacy services.
In question period Tuesday, the New Democrats confirmed the Liberal government intends to carry its pre-election ad campaign right up until the official election campaign begins April 16.
New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix, who last month proposed legislation to restrict government advertising...
March 11, 2013
Victoria - New Democrat leader Adrian Dix introduced legislation that will lower the age at which voters can first register with Elections B.C. to 16. The legislation is intended to encourage greater political participation and voter turnout among young people.
“The Promoting Youth Vote Act will give young people the opportunity to pre-register to vote after they turn 16. It acts on the advice of Keith Archer, the Chief Electoral Officer of British Columbia: in 2011, he recommended...
March 8, 2013
Vancouver- Adrian Dix, leader of the B.C. New Democrats, and Sue Hammell, critic for women's equality, commemorated International Women’s Day today and released the following statement:
“Every year, this day provides us both moments of celebration and somber reflection. We are moving toward becoming a society where gender does not pre-determine one’s opportunities, health and well-being or limit a person’s level of participation in civic life and the province’s...
March 8, 2013
VANCOUVER— New Democrat leader Adrian Dix announced he will introduce legislation that will lower the age at which voters can first register with Elections B.C. to 16. The legislation is intended to encourage greater political participation and voter turnout among young people.
The announcement was made to a room full of youth who support the change and hope it will encourage their peers to get involved in the political process.
“This legislation won’t change the voting age,...
