In the Media

‘Slowness’ in reinstating PST is hurting businesses, Dix says – Vancouver Sun

11.23.2011

'Slowness' in reinstating PST is hurting businesses, Dix saysVancouver SunNDP finance critic Bruce Ralston said Falcon should have moved earlier on planning for the transition. "I think that speaks to incompetence on his ... Continue Reading »

Scrapping HST taking longer than expected – CBC.ca

11.21.2011

Scrapping HST taking longer than expectedCBC.caFalcon was grilled on the issue in Question Period on Monday by NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston, who complained about delays in the switchover. Ralston said realtors and ... Continue Reading »

Slow economic growth leaves province little room to boost spending – Vancouver Sun

11.18.2011

Slow economic growth leaves province little room to boost spendingVancouver SunOn government spending, NDP finance critic Bruce Ralston said the opposition understands the challenges government faces, but would like to see a shift ... Continue Reading »

BC finance minister positive about federal pension change – TheTyee.ca (blog)

11.17.2011

BC finance minister positive about federal pension changeTheTyee.ca (blog)"The preferred option that I support are improvements to the Canada Pension Plan and Quebec Pension Plan," said NDP Finance Critic Bruce Ralston. It's advantages ... Continue Reading »

Hydro debt grows, BC deficit shrinks – Trail Daily Times

11.02.2011

Hydro debt grows, BC deficit shrinksTrail Daily TimesNDP finance critic Bruce Ralston reminded Coleman that the association of major industrial power users has also raised concerns about BC Hydro's growing deferred debt, and ... Continue Reading »

Hydro debt grows, BC deficit shrinks – Fernie Free Press

11.02.2011

Hydro debt grows, BC deficit shrinksFernie Free PressNDP finance critic Bruce Ralston reminded Coleman that the association of major industrial power users has also raised concerns about BC Hydro's growing deferred debt, and ... Continue Reading »

Campaign chief admits to overspending, lying – Vancouver Sun

10.29.2011

Campaign chief admits to overspending, lyingVancouver SunNDP MLA Bruce Ralston, who attended the sentencing in downtown Vancouver, said the violations were serious. "The voters of Vancouver-Fraserview must be asking themselves whether it was ... Continue Reading »

BC Hydro’s bookkeeping under fire – Vancouver Sun

10.28.2011

BC Hydro's bookkeeping under fireVancouver SunNDP MLA Bruce Ralston said the report shows the BC Liberal government has used questionable accounting practices to create a “false picture of the finances of the province.” ... Continue Reading »

Maple Ridge council unimpressed with Heed’s response

01.19.2010

By Robert Mangelsdorf - Maple Ridge News Published: January 19, 2010 3:00 PM Updated: January 19, 2010 4:51 PM 0 Comments Maple Ridge council wants more legal power to hold landlords accountable for illegal activity that occurs ... Continue Reading »

Time to breed a budget watchdog for B.C.

10.07.2009

NDP proposal would put a check on excesses of this and future governments By Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver SunOctober 6, 2009 When Canadians wondered about the real cost of the military mission in Afghanistan, they got ... Continue Reading »