[LabComm] Statement from Carole James

[Pollock, Kim]

Ohmigawd is it amateur hour over there?

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Statement from Carole James

BC NDP Leader Carole James released the following statement earlier today:

"Following the passage of Bill 17, I have listened closely to British
Columbians. Serious concerns have been expressed about the process we took
to arrive at the decision to increase MLA salaries, pensions and the
resources to serve constituents. 

In politics it's important to listen. That's why I am asking the government
to withhold Royal Assent and Proclamation of Bill 17. I am also calling for
the full package to be referred to an independent panel for full public
review and input with a report to the legislature in the spring. 

I entered public life to do politics differently, to help re-establish faith
in our democratic institutions and to provide new leadership and a new tone
to the public dialogue. The NDP Caucus takes full responsibility for failing
to meet that standard on this issue. And that's why we are taking this
action today."

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