Thoughts on BC Politics and More

Conservative Labour Critic Kiel Giddens says the appointment of former BC Federation of Labour president William Laird Cronk as chair of WorkSafeBC  raises serious concerns about whether the board remains balanced and independent. “WorkSafeBC is supposed to represent workers, employers, and the public interest,” said Giddens. “Instead, this appointment tilts the board further toward the NDP’s organized labour allies in the same week that the business community gave this Government a ‘D’ letter grade for its terrible performance in Budget 2026.” Cronk replaces outgoing chair Baltej Dhillon, who had remained in the job despite running as an NDP candidate in 2024, before later being appointed to the Senate. “One insider leaves, another insider takes the chair. British Columbians can see the pattern,” Giddens said. “Key public institutions are increasingly led by individuals from the same political and labour circles.” Small business groups have already warned that emp...