It's the end of the week, and what a week it was! Monday was awesome with Harper’s Conservative finally achieving majority government … and of course BC had its own share of political stories. Some of these you may have missed … and some perhaps not. So without further adieu, here is the week that just was in BC politics.
Tax will give only a modest boost to the economy while creating less than a quarter of the jobs predicted, government-appointed panel says ...
If the response to this Saturday's fundraising dinner is any indication, the BC Conservative Party has a bright future in the area, says Randy White. The former Reform Party MP is helping to organize the …
There was no public consultation with you or other British Columbians,” the panel’s report said. “The result was confusion, anger, political discontent and a petition signed by hundreds of thousands of citizens demanding a referendum to let the people decide …
… Christy Clark made a $6.7 million housing announcement in a constituency where she just happens to be running as a candidate in a by-election … Clark using government resources for what looks like electioneering. "I would think an abundance of caution would be in order for this government," Routley observed in asking whether Elections BC had been consulted….
The union representing provincial civil servants has been ramping up its donations to the New Democratic Party of British Columbia….
… declined to participate in at least five debates and all-candidates meetings during the by-election period, including one on CKNW radio where she used to work as a talk show host…
The Liberals will declare that what happens nationally to the Liberals doesn’t affect them, though I must churlishly remind Premier Clark that this wasn’t her view in the campaign. The premier will no doubt see this as a great victory for capitalism, Fraser Institute variety, and be tempted to have an early election to take benefit of the BC voter’s lurch to the right.
Don't forget ... it’s Mother’s Day on Sunday! I’m Alan Forseth in Kamloops … have a great weekend, and I’ll be back on Monday.
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