Taking a Stand
The proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway could impact all British Columbians. A significant spill off the north coast could impact the environment and the economy of the entire coast. The New Democrat opposition have joined with the majority of British Columbians in saying that that risk is too high.
Gwen O'Mahony's inaugural statement on the Vedder River Cleanup Society
Joe Trasolini's inaugural statement on the Port Moody Ecological Society
Gary Coons on preserving B.C.'s pristine coastline
All Risk, Little Reward
B.C.'s New Democrats have filed a submission with the National Energy Board raising concerns about the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. Chief among the concerns is that while B.C. stands to accrue few benefits, it will bear most of the environmental, economic and cultural risk.
Rob Fleming on carbon offset costs for public sector organizations
Environment critic Rob Fleming speaks to his Private Members' Motion on Carbon Offset Costs for Public Sector Organizations: "Be it resolved that this House urge the Government to allow universities, colleges, hospitals and other organizations to keep carbon offset payments in the public sector in order to fund energy efficiency projects that achieve real carbon emission reductions in the public sector, instead of the current system of mandatory offsets that subsidizes projects by some of British Columbia's largest industrial polluters."
Mark the Day of Mourning - Fight for Safe Workplaces
New Democrat Labour Critic Raj Chouhan explains why workers and advocates will be gathering around the province on April 28 to mark the Day of Mourning.


