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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by Staff on November 21st, 2019 at 9:22 AM Janet Routledge, the NDP MLA for Burnaby North, delivered the following statement in the B.C. legislature on November 20: “Last week we attended ceremonies all over British Columbia where we promised to …
Norland Place Supportive Housing will benefit its residents and the larger community.
Local MLAs welcome funding for sport, arts, and culture in Burnaby
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release November 7, 2019 Local MLAs welcome funding for sport, arts, and culture in Burnaby BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Anne Kang, Raj Chouhan, Katrina Chen, and Janet Routledge are welcoming over $2.4 million …
Paid Leave for Workers Facing Domestic and Sexual Violence
On October 21, 2019 I spoke about the importance of paid leave for workers facing domestic and sexual violence
Burnaby’s Supportive Housing development is now open
On October 30, 2019 I spoke about Burnaby’s new supportive housing development in the Legislature.
Local MLAs welcome $456,840 for students in School District 41
For Immediate Release October 29, 2019 Local MLAs welcome $456,840 for students in School District 41 BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Janet Routledge, Katrina Chen, Anne Kang and Raj Chouhan are welcoming $456,840 in Community Gaming Grant funding …
New homes offer hope, opportunities for people in Burnaby
Friday, October 25, 2019 2:45 PM More than 50 people who have been without safe and secure homes are moving into supportive housing with around-the-clock support services as a new permanent modular housing project opens. “This new supportive housing will …
Indigenous human rights recognized in B.C. law with new legislation
Thursday, October 24, 2019 Legislation introduced Oct. 24, 2019, creates a path forward to recognize and uphold the human rights of Indigenous peoples in B.C. “Today’s legislation is a crucial step towards true and lasting reconciliation,” said Premier John Horgan. …
Partnerships working to create more child care spaces in B.C.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 10:15 AM Families throughout British Columbia will have better access to closer-to-home child care, thanks to new provincial guidelines that allow local governments to pair funding programs and purchase land to create new child care spaces. …