Spencer Chandra Herbert's News
January 31, 2010
VANCOUVER - New Democrat Leader Carole James called on the B.C. Liberals to act now to protect and strengthen B.C.’s film and digital entertainment sector in order to maintain the Carole Jamesprovince's competitive advantage and boost economic recovery.James, who was joined by industry leaders at a local film studio, said B.C. can’t afford any further delays during a time when other provinces have already taken concrete action.“B.C. has historically been a leader in fostering the film...
December 21, 2009
VANCOUVER – This morning, Prospect Point Cafe owner Daniel Frankel joined New Democrat MLA Spencer Herbert to speak out about the impact of the Harmonized Sales Tax on the restaurant industry. "The HST would be a big blow to the restaurant industry, putting thousands of jobs Spencer Herbertand the survival of many small businesses on the line. This is made all the worse by the fact that the B.C. Liberals promised British Columbians they wouldn’t bring in the HST, and then just a few...
October 30, 2009
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals have let down British Columbians by sending hundreds of jobs from the B.C. Place roof project out of the province, the New Democrats said today. “It is shameful that the B.C. Liberal government has failed to use this opportunity to createRaj Chouhan more jobs in B.C. While B.C. taxpayers are providing the millions in infrastructure dollars, hundreds of jobs are being exported out of this province,” said New Democrat labour critic Raj Chouhan . Chouhan was...
October 14, 2009
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 “After lying to British Columbians about the HST, the B.C. Liberals are now bringing in a tax that will drive up the cost of renting facilities for community sports and recreation groups. This is a huge blow that will create barriers for families and seniors who want to be...
October 9, 2009
VANCOUVER – B.C. Liberal cuts to the Stanley Park Ecology Society will impact education and conservation efforts in Stanley Park, Vancouver-West End New Democrat MLA Spencer Herbert said today.Spencer Herbert The Stanley Park Ecology Society (SPES) has lost a $60,000 gaming grant to run school programs that teach education and conservation awareness to close to 10,000 students a year. SPES says their “Co-Existing with Coyotes” program is also at risk due to another $15,000 cut."These...
September 10, 2009
VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals are dipping into funds earmarked for community groups, charities and non-profit to cover up their budget lie, New Democrat social development critic Shane Simpson said today. Simpson was responding to the revelation that gaming grants have been cut by $77 million.Shane Simpson “The B.C. Liberals should not be taking gaming dollars earmarked for charity and funneling them into government coffers,” said Simpson. “By relying on gaming revenues to backstop Liberal...
August 21, 2009
VANCOUVER - Gordon Campbell’s HST and the closure of Tourism B.C. couldn’t come at a worse time as border traffic hits lowest point in 40 years, the New Democrats said today."It is perfectly understandable why tourism operators would be furious with the Spencer HerbertCampbell government," said New Democrat tourism critic Spencer Herbert . "Gordon Campbell is taking a very aggressive stance against the industry at a time when it is already hurt by a major drop in traffic from the...
