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“This schedule doesn’t reflect the work ethic British Columbians deserve, and it won’t be my schedule.” ~~ Ward Stamer, Kamloops North Thompson MLA, and Opposition Forestry Critic


“One thing is abundantly clear – the NDP government of David Eby simply does not want to be transparent, or accountable, to the people of BC”, stated Kamloops – North Thompson Conservative MLA Ward Stamer, after receiving the 2025 legislative calendar.

“Sixty-seven days, that’s how long the BC Legislature will be in session this year, and remember, the legislature hasn’t been in session since last May”, Stamer continued.

For months now BC’s Conservatives have been bringing up concerns about one crisis after the other, including healthcare, housing, and affordability.

“The forest industry that so many people depend on, in communities through-out my riding and in my other areas of rural BC, is on the verge of collapse. Meantime, the NDP continue their extended vacation.”

Stamer observed that Premier Eby’s government appears to believe they can change policies and regulations without the legislation and laws needed to make change possible. One example is the new wind power generation sites.

“The NDP are going through the backdoor approving this with no environmental assessment, and without consultation with all stakeholders other than First Nations.”

“What about accountability? What are the actual costs to the taxpayers of BC for these thirty-year contracts?”, Stamer continued.

“This is exactly why we need an open and transparent government in our province, not one that tries to circumvent the rules.”

Eby, and his NDP MLA’s, should be embarrassed with the legislative schedule that’s been presented, as it does not reflect the work ethic British Columbians deserve from their representatives.

“I can’t imagine explaining to my friends and family that this is my work schedule; it certainly won’t be mine. I’ll continue working hard every day, as I have been, to hold David Eby’s radical NDP accountable for the mess they’re creating.”

“British Columbians deserve better!”, concluded Stamer.

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