Diane Thorne's News
April 26, 2006
VICTORIA — NDP MLA Diane Thorne today called on Premier Gordon Campbell to take action on the childcare file in the wake of a new report that shows the federal government's $1200 childcare plan fails low and middle-income families. NDP MLA today called on Premier Gordon Campbell to take action on the childcare file in the wake of a new report that shows the federal government's $1200 childcare plan fails low and middle-income families. "A recent study shows that it costs...
March 24, 2006
VICTORIA—The B.C. Liberal government must make its Childcare Action Plan public and end uncertainty about the future of childcare for B.C. families, NDP childcare critic Diane Thorne said today.Last year, the province signed a five-year funding agreement with the federal government for childcare, worth over $600 million. As part of that deal, the province committed to consult the public and develop a Childcare Action Plan for British Columbia. The NDP is calling on the Campbell government...
March 1, 2006
VICTORIA — Five New Democrat MLAs and three NDP Members of Parliament from the North Fraser region have joined forces and formed a caucus to tackle issues important to their communities.This past weekend marked the first formal meeting of the Joint North Fraser Caucus, whose aim is to discuss local issues from both the provincial and federal perspective, and work together to address those issues across both levels of government. Their first meeting covered a number of topics, including...
February 21, 2006
VICTORIA — Premier Gordon Campbell is clearly lacking in his commitment to childcare in B.C., NDP childcare critic Diane Thorne said today."After the federal election, Premier Campbell set out his priorities for working with the new Conservative government – the pacific gateway, national transportation, pine beetle and skills training," said Thorne, the MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville. "But British Columbians also need quality, affordable and accessible childcare...
February 16, 2006
Diane Thorne, MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville, has been elected Deputy Whip of the New Democrat Opposition caucus. The Whip ensures that members discharge their caucus responsibilities, such as attending and participating in the House and in committee meetings, and voting with the other members of the caucus. They serve as a key communication link between party leadership and private members in the House.Katrine Conroy (West Kootenay-Boundary) currently serves as Whip of the Opposition caucus....
February 2, 2006
VICTORIA--Premier Gordon Campbell must act to protect funding for B.C. childcare programs, B.C. NDP Leader Carole James said today. On January 31st, the B.C. Liberal government quietly passed the deadline for releasing the Child Care Action Plan, a key requirement of the federal-provincial Early Learning and Childcare Agreement. Signed last September, the five-year deal provided $633 million for B.C. children under six. “This week, the B.C. Liberals were expected to reveal their Child...
December 9, 2005
VICTORIA — With the release of this week's Auditor General Report on public service, it is clear that the Campbell Liberals are failing not only British Columbians in the delivery of public service, but the sector's employees as well said Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Diane Thorne."The Auditor General's report clearly states that having a strong public service requires a healthier work environment for those on the front lines," said Thorne. "A demoralized public sector means...
