VICTORIA – The NDP's branding of the natural gas royalty incentive program as “repugnant” is a slap in the face to northeast families and shows the NDP have no understanding of the sector’s importance to British Columbia, says Energy Minister Blai

The NDP's plan to bring back photo radar means less police on the streets and a weakening of public safety, says Solicitor General Kash Heed.

VICTORIA - NDP leader Carole James's rejection of a report showing the Harmonized Sales Tax will create more than 113,000 jobs over the next 10 years highlights the NDP's incompetence.

Sales tax harmonization and corporate tax cuts will increase capital investment by $14.4 billion and result in a net increase of 141,000 jobs by the end of the coming decade according to a report released today by economist and tax expert Jack Mintz.

The NDP Opposition refuses to commit to job creation and rural development through mining projects.

West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan made the following statement in response to Budget 2010 in the Legislature yesterday, highlighting the strong fiscal management and record investments made by the BC Liberal Government.

Core elements of the 2010 provincial budget tabled in the B.C. Legislature today by Finance Minister Colin Hansen.

With NDP environment critic Rob Fleming attending the climate change conference in Copenhagen, now is the time for the NDP to abandon their reckless climate change policies, says Environment Minister Barry Penner.

VICTORIA - Current and former NDP MLAs are speaking out as Carole James has once again revealed the NDP has no plan to address climate change or sustainability issues in British Columbia.

After the election, Carole James promised to present new and positive ideas for British Columbia. Apparently that includes bringing Moe Sihota back into the fold to, in his words, “to draw on the experience of people who have been there in the past...�

While the BC Liberals were busy passing legislation to strengthen the economy and protect public safety, the NDP continued their pattern of promoting policies that will damage B.C.’s economy and threaten jobs.

SURREY – Health Services Minister Kevin Falcon demands NDP MLAs Harry Bains and Sue Hammell apologise for disrespectful comments about the true state of health care in Surrey and to stand up and support the $75 million in health care investment.

VICTORIA – The NDP’s reality continues to include their love affair with criminals and hypocrisy regarding their own previous policy, believing assault and theft are “minor offences” and offending criminals should be eligible for income assistance