VICTORIA—New Democrat Leader Carole James released the following statement marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:

“Twenty years ago today, 14 women at École Polytechnique de Montréal were murdered because of their gender. It was a shocking act that forced our nation to face the harsh reality of violence against women. Carole James

Despite the Campbell government’s election promise to protect health care, the Fraser Health Authority confirmed deep cuts are coming to patients in Fraser Health, Carole James and the New Democrats said today.

Adrian Dix

Vancouver-Kingsway

Adrian Dix was elected leader of the BC New Democrats in April 2011.

VICTORIA – Documents obtained through a Freedom of Information request show the Campbell government’s Public Affairs Bureau instructed ministry officials to cancel the release of damaging welfare caseload stats during the spring election campaign, New Democrat leader Carole James said today. 

New Democrat Leader Carole James, advanced education critic Rob Fleming and Burnaby - Edmonds MLA Raj Chouhan attended a large rally of faculty and students at SFU today and told students that Gordon Campbell can’t be trusted to protect advanced education.

Carole James

VANCOUVER - Premier Campbell’s summits have not addressed the steep decline in B.C.’s economy and Mr. Campbell needs to start taking real action to help average families, NDP Leader Carole James said today. 

Carole James “The job losses are growing, business is dropping rapidly and the government’s deficit is growing, yet the Campbell government has done little to help average  families through the crunch,” said James.

New Democrat Leader Carole James issued the following statement today: 

"I am very pleased to report that Chuck Puchmayr is now recovering in the transplant ward of Vancouver General Hospital, following a successful liver transplant over the weekend. Carole James

"Chuck still has a long struggle ahead of him, but he’s approaching his recovery with the same tenacity he has shown as a tireless representative for the people of New Westminster. 

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Thank you very much. Welcome everyone to the great city of Kamloops. It’s wonderful to be here.

One of my commitments after the last election was that our caucus would get out of Victoria and get around the province. Staying in touch with British Columbians means staying on the road, visiting communities in every corner of B.C, listening to average British Columbians where they live and where they work.

As part of a rural consultation tour, New Democrat Leader Carole James urged the Campbell Liberals to lobby the federal government to extend and adapt its Employment Insurance programs for communities and workers coping with B.C.'s Carole Jamesforestry crisis.

A new report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) shows B.C. is seriously under-investing in its public health care system under the Campbell government, New Democrat Leader Carole James said today.Carole James

Carole James

Victoria-Beacon Hill

Carole has served as the MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill since 2005.