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New and extended leaves support working families
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Putting people first: The first seven months and first full budget of your B.C. New Democrat government
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30 years after Canada’s first MP came out, LGBT politicians still face challenges
Former B.C. MP Svend Robinson says there’s been much progress against discrimination since then. By Maryse Zeidler, CBC News Posted: Feb 24, 2018 1:00 PM PT Last Updated: Feb 24, 2018 1:00 PM PT In 1988, Svend Robinson becamethe first MP …
Spencer speaks on ending homelessness
Security and Safety for Renters
In our province, there are more than half-a-million rental households. Faced with near-zero vacancy rates, these British Columbians too often find themselves trapped in housing they cannot afford, or have grown out of, yet cannot afford to leave. Some landlords …
$105-million investment to make prescription medications more affordable for families
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