April 16, 2020 Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness NEWS RELEASE COVID-19 support service launched for B.C. businesses VICTORIA – A new B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service will serve as a single point of contact for businesses throughout the …
Strong Communities
The B.C. Liberal government is putting families last. They have refused to address our province’s shameful record of child poverty, which has remained the worst in the country for a decade. They have neglected critical services like education and health care, and have created a province where fewer young people have the opportunity to succeed. New Democrats are working to create a more fair and inclusive society, because we believe that no one should be left behind and denied the opportunity to succeed.
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