[LabComm] Statement from Carole James

[West Star Communications]

I dunno - is Ted Mack an MLA I haven't met yet?

Really good timing too - this will be our Convention issue!

Regards,

Bill Tieleman
West Star Communications
604-844-7827


Quoting "Pollock, Kim" <KPollock at steelworkers.ca>:

> Ohmigawd is it amateur hour over there?
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> Statement from Carole James
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> 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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