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Will labour deals break NDP Spend-O-Meter?The release of the 'complete' NDP platform is raising many questions - including about Adrian Dix's spending plans for his union supporters. "We know the NDP is committed to out-of-control and so far the Spend-O-Meter has hit $3 billion," says Suzanne Anton, Today's BC Liberal candidate in Vancouver-Fraserview. "That's just the tip of the iceberg, as Adrian Dix left out plenty of detail on how and where he'd spend your money. In particular, he makes no mention of new contracts for his union supporters." READ MORE
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For the Record: BC Skills and Training PlanToday, Adrian Dix stopped at Canfor's Elko sawmill - which is receiving a $40 million upgrade - to talk skills training. Here's what he didn't tell you. On lumber production: “Total production in BC rose nearly 5 percent from January…strongest pace of production since early 2008." - Bryan Yu, Central 1 credit union, Vancouver Sun, May 4/13 The BC Jobs Plan will ensure the over $500 million provided annually for labour market and training programs is targeted to meeting regional labour market needs. READ MORE
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Inconsistent positions on pipelines prompts questions for Adrian DixEnvironment Minister Terry Lake has some questions for NDP Leader Adrian Dix on his continually shifting positions on heavy oil pipelines in British Columbia. “Adrian Dix continues to be all over the map on the issue of heavy oil pipelines in British Columbia – his position is clear as mud,” says Lake. READ MORE
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Secret Ballot? Secret NDP positionDespite promising to let people “know specifically what we’re going to do before the election,” NDP Leader Adrian Dix is refusing to say how he would change the British Columbia labour code. “The NDP says that they would ‘re-balance’ the labour code without telling British Columbians exactly what that means,” said Today’s BC Liberal candidate Andrew Wilkinson (Vancouver-Quilchena). “Adrian Dix said one thing before the election and now is doing the exact opposite.” The NDP's refusal to explain how they plan to 'rebalance' the labour code - along with the broken promise that they would announce whether they plan to repeal the secret ballot for union certification - is creating economic uncertainty and is out of touch with small business. READ MORE
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What Else is Dix Hiding From Policy Co-Chair?The revelation today that the BC NDP's campaign platform co-chair was unaware of a major policy flip-flop raises serious questions about Adrian Dix's leadership and what promises he'll break next when under political pressure. READ MORE
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The only thing worse than a bad movie is a sequel to a bad movieAt a movie theatre in Vancouver today, Finance Minister Michael de Jong unveiled Today’s BC Liberals’ latest television ad. The advertisement, called “NDP: Weak Economy”, puts a clear focus on the NDP’s record during the 1990s. “I’ve said it before, but the only thing worse than watching a bad movie is having to watch the bad sequel,” said de Jong. “The NDP ’90s were tough on families and tough on businesses – out-of-control spending, tax hikes and mounting debt forced businesses to close shop and families to split apart as people looked outside BC for work.” READ MORE
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British Columbia’s economy is strong, but breakablePremier Christy Clark visited Garibaldi Glass today to speak about how the NDP’s weak leadership on the economy poses a serious risk to manufacturing businesses across B.C. “Today, our economy is strong but breakable,” said Premier Clark. “Like the glass you manufacture here, it’s strong enough to stand up to powerful forces, but a crack can become a big problem quickly.” The Premier spoke about how Garibaldi Glass – a family business founded in 1966 – nearly went bankrupt during the NDP 1990s, forcing them to go through the heartbreaking process of laying off workers. Yet under Today’s BC Liberal government, Garibaldi Glass was able to get back on its feet, grow its business and create jobs for families again. READ MORE
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Extension of the New Mine Allowance creates jobs and fosters skills growthPremier Christy Clark today visited Horizon North Manufacturing, a company that depends on the success of natural resource industries, to announce a four-year extension of the New Mine Allowance to encourage investment. B.C.’s mining industry is under threat by the NDP which would raise taxes and create uncertainty in the permitting process. READ MORE
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Find Jane Shin – Win a PrizeThe NDP are hiding Burnaby-Lougheed candidate Jane Shin in a massive effort in damage control, stemming from the revelations that she and the NDP altered her biographies on LinkedIn, BCIT and the BCNDP websites when confronted with questions about her experience and credentials. “Ms. Shin did not respond to interview requests. On Tuesday, BCNDP officials told the National Post they were ‘trying to track Jane down.’ On Wednesday, they said she would call, she never did.” -National Post, May 2, 2013 READ MORE
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