Public Service Alliance of Canada BC

National parks are more vulnerable to abuse now that the federal government has cut more than three-quarters of its park wardens, ex-wardens say.

As well, the downsizing — from more than 400 wardens to about 60 in Canada’s 42 national parks — has created uncertainty and distrust in the service as it gears up to celebrate its 100th year.

The new arrangement signals the end of what retired warden Scott Ward calls “the generalist warden” who took care of resource management, public safety and backcountry patrols.

“No two ways about it, I think that the parks are going to be exploited,” says Dale Portman, president of the Park Warden Service Alumni Society of Alberta. Portman, a warden of almost three decades who now lives in Cochrane, believes the new warden force will be too small to monitor ATVs, poaching and helicopter activity in remote wilderness areas. “It’s kind of like the Calgary city police losing three-quarters of their law enforcement capability but still saying that they’ll still be able to deal with the crime.”

Kathy Calvert, another retired warden who spent 25 years in the service, believes parks will have more illegal fishing, hunting and perhaps even logging. “There’s not going to be anybody there to even know when it’s happening,” says Calvert, who’s married to Portman. “The absence will be palpable.”

About 300 former wardens have been demoted, rebranded as resource management and public safety personnel. They’re responsible for jobs like trail maintenance, ecological studies and fire management.

… continue reading at straightgoods.ca

Facing the Challenges of Youth Engagement in the Public Service

Speakers will discuss different challenges they face in engaging young workers and what we can do about it.

Lisa Banxachai is an Avant Garde Rep from PWGSC.

Matthew Miyagawa is the Western Area Youth Network Rep for CFIA.

James Painter is the PSAC-BC Regional Council Youth Rep.

Speakers will share their insights and lead into an open forum around strategies to further engage youth in the Public Service and beyond.

Register here!

Organized by Governexx, National Public Services Week, and Public Service Alliance of Canada.

PSAC BC and the TB JCTC are co-sponsoring 3 courses to take place during National Public Service Week.

• INTERPRETING THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
• UBC Robson Square (800 Robson Street, Vancouver)
• Tuesday, June 16 (8:00 – 16:00) Room C215
• Workshop # 90215

• INTERPRETING THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
• Ramada Inn (36035 North Parallel Road, Abbotsford)
• Tuesday, June 16 (8:00 – 16:00)
• Workshop # 90226

• EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
• UBC Robson Square (800 Robson Street, Vancouver)
• Tuesday, June 16 (8:00 – 16:00) Room C225
• Workshop # 90216

For more details, and to apply online, visit the JLP website.

Attention to all members of the DD, EG, GT, PI, PY and TI pay groups

We have a month and a half until our arbitration hearing dates. We have three days scheduled for mediation sessions and a formal arbitration hearing. These will occur on July 6 to 8, 2009.

Since we filed for arbitration, the government has passed the regressive Expenditure Restraint Act. Having come into effect at the this stage of bargaining, the legislation constitutes demonstrable bad faith on the part of the government as it has changed the rules of negotiations mid-way through the collective bargaining process. In so doing, it has imposed restraints on the resolution of our disputes on issues relating to pay.

Even with these restraints, your bargaining team has committed to continue on the arbitration route. This way, we are able to seek a ruling from the arbitrator on our issues which are not covered by the legislation.

We will be posting our complete arbitration brief on the web site shortly before the hearing. This document will contain our written arguments on all outstanding issues to be put in front of the board.

Last month, the PSAC launched a court challenge to the Expenditure Restraint Act, which we see as an unconstitutional assault on freedom of association. The Act, by placing arbitrary limits on compensation increases, denies workers’ rights to freedom of association and to free collective bargaining. In a number of cases, the Act actually rolls back wage increases that were negotiated in good faith. Visit the national website for more details on the court challenge.

OTTAWA–Nine months after a deadly listeriosis outbreak, the union representing federal food inspectors says there’s still a critical shortage of staff to oversee meat processing plants.

The agriculture section of the Public Service Alliance of Canada bases that conclusion on a survey it conducted in major metropolitan areas, a copy of which was obtained by The Canadian Press.

Union officials, who are to appear Monday at a parliamentary sub-committee on food safety, said the survey results suggest it’s almost impossible for federal inspectors to verify industry compliance with safety rules because staff are overwhelmed.

The union estimates that the number of inspectors specifically devoted to monitoring processed meat plants would have to double to 400 from the current 200 to do a proper job.

… continue reading at TheStar.com

Panel discussion on proposed corporate media bailouts, cuts to the public broadcaster, and exciting alternative models for media

• Wednesday, May 27, 6:45-9:00 pm
• VIVO Media Arts Centre, 1965 Main St. near 3rd [close to Main Street/Science World Skytrain and Main Street #3 bus]

Organized by the Campaign for Democratic Media-Vancouver

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Following six (6) days of respectful negotiations with the Employer a tentative settlement was reached on May 21st.  The ratification meeting is scheduled for Thursday May 28th in the Firehall.  Download the complete ratification kit here (pdf).

In Solidarity, UCTE 20209 Negotiating Team

updated May 27th, with Ratification Kit

On May 21, 2009, after only a day and a half of negotiations with the employer, your union reached a tentative agreement. Essentially, both sides cut to the chase and the employer showed a willingness to reach a deal that was fair to our members and did not include any concessions. The highlights of the tentative agreement are as follows:

• No Concessions. All Letters of understanding, appendices and articles are renewed without change, except for the improvements listed below. This includes a renewed commitment to developing a new classification system before this agreement expires.
• Agreement would run from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011.
• 4.5% wage increase over two years, issued as follows:
• July 1, 2009 – 1.0%
• January 1, 2010 – 1.0%
• July 1, 2010 – 1.0%
• January 1, 2011 – 1.5%
• Additional days of vacation after 16 years of service
• Additional half day of Family Related Leave for attending medical appointments
• Participation in Nav Canada’s self-funded leave program
• Ability to carry over some compensatory time after year end
• On-going contribution to the “Union Management Relief Fund”

Ratification votes for this tentative agreement will take place between June 1 and June 12. Every member will be given the opportunity to review all of the changes to the existing language and ask any questions prior to voting.

• Download the ratification kit here (pdf)

Your bargaining team worked very hard to conclude bargaining in record time, without accepting any concessions, and achieved success with several of your demands. Keep checking the web-site for further information and the dates and location of the ratification meeting in your region.

VANCOUVER – On Friday, May 29 2009, Filipino-Canadian youth in Vancouver will once again speak out on issues that concern them in the 12th Annual Roots, Rhymes and Resistance (RRR), presented by the BC chapter of Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada/The Filipino-Canadian Youth Alliance (FCYA). Themed this year as Root down, Rise up! RRR addresses the need for settlement and integration of Filipinos in Canada, and calling for meaningful participation and genuine equality for the community, especially Filipino youth.

The group says that there is a need to publicly bring out the issues of racism, forced migration, family separation, barriers to education and employment, gender oppression and more as they are faced by Filipino youth in the schools, community, workplace and within their families.

This year, FCYA has been working hard to bring out the issues not only on the night of RRR. Throughout March, April and May, the group has been conducting a series of cultural arts and skills building workshops around the theme of Root Down Rise Up. Leading up to the cultural event on May 29, youth have been engaged in topics such as Tagalog lessons, hip hop writing, creative writing, theatre and performance, media writing, graphics design, Anti Racism Education, and Filipino migration.

We need to rise up and bring out our concerns as Filipino youth more and more says Eliezer Moreno, a member of FCYA. The workshops allow us to do that in a creative, engaging way.

The need to support Filipino youth and the community is crucial now that Filipinos are the 3rd largest visible minority group in Canada. The lack of settlement and integration programs in Canada forces Filipino youth to engage in anti-social activities. The group says that their workshops and ongoing program fill this gap.

The need to organize, mobilize and educate the community, and dig deep into the roots of forced migration is important in order to rise up and overcome challenges youth are facing. FCYA asserts that RRR is empowering not just the Filipino youth and their families, but is part of addressing Canadian issues and the needs of other marginalized communities.

Filipino youth have a high drop out rate in this city. Many of us are having to work to support our families, and are now becoming the next generation of Canada’s cheap labour. This is the reality! exclaims Moreno. He says that since 1999, RRR has been a venue for Filipino youth to express themselves, and is a positive force in getting Filipino youth to be engaged and active in their community.

Roots, Rhymes, and Resistance will take place this Friday, May 29, 2009
Venue: Sir Charles Tupper Secondary at 419 East 24th Avenue, Vancouver
Featuring performances by Toxic Slime Clique, Sinag Bayan Cultural Arts Collective, Kuyas United in Solidarity, Renovation Under, Fresh Groove and more!

For more Info call Carlo or Ayex: 604 215 1103 or email.
Door open 7:00 pm Please arrive early. Tickets are sliding scale $10-$20, $5 for low income and students with ID. you can find more information and a full list of performers here.

Filipino-Canadian Youth Alliance-Vancouver | Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada – British Columbia
c/o Kalayaan Centre, 451 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1G7
Phone: 604.215.1103 | Fax: 604.215.1905

Vancouver Regional Women’s Committee (VRWC) Meeting
Wednesday, April 8, 2009

In attendance: Angela Marafon, Alethea Boire, Cheryl Oenema, Nicole Jacobson, Colette Savarie, Jocelyn Fournier

Regrets: Marion McLarty, Cecelia Parsons

Guest: Deborah Payment (Public Compensation Coalition PCC)

Continue reading below, or download the Vancouver Regional Womens Committee April 8 2009 meeting minutes (pdf)

MEETING
Meeting started at 6:10 pm after light dinner.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Agenda was modified slightly and then a motion was made to move the agenda as modified. A motion was made to approve the agenda as modified.
M/S/C Alethea/Cheryl

GUEST SPEAKER
Deborah Payment gave a very inspiring presentation regarding the legislative changes made in 2002 to the WCB act and its devastating impact on workers in BC. Deborah also mentioned that the cards that were signed were brought to parliament and the presentation was given but the fact was that the minister of Labour (responsible for this portfolio) was not even paying attention to the presentation he was busy cleaning out his desk and texting from his desk. They are not giving up on trying to reverse the damage caused by the legislative changes and will continue to work on this agenda. On another note, Deborah announced that she would be taking a break from the PCC campaign until after the BC Provincial Elections as she has just announced that she will be putting her name forward as the NDP representative for Surrey/Cloverdale area. A motion was made to affiliate (at no cost) the VRWC to the Public Compensation Coalition.
M/S/C Cheryl/Nicole

APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Minutes were reviewed and needed minor amendments. A motion was made to approve the minutes as amended.
M/S/C Cheryl/Alethea
Copies will be sent to the REVP office for their records.

FINANCIAL UPDATE
A bank balance update was given and instructions were given to the Treasurer to have a financial update and year end financial statement ready for the next meeting.

OLD BUSINESS
Delegate selection for Area Council. The VRWC previously approved affiliation to the West Fraser Valley Area Council but were unable to provide a list of names to that Area Council of our delegates. Cheryl as primary, Nicole and Jocelyn put there names forward and their names will be forwarded to the Area Council for their information.

ACTION: Angela will pass the names listed above to the WFV Area Council. They will be notified that should more than one of the names listed above attend the AC meeting, it will be decided prior to the meeting who will be the delegate and who will be a guest so that the AC has record of it for that meeting in case of votes occurring.

NEW BUSINESS
Funding requests:
Discussion around partial reimbursement to REVP’s office towards the purchase of tickets to the Crimson Cabaret event held in North Vancouver Centennial Theatre on February 7th, 2009 put on by the North Shore Women’s Centre. A motion was made to contribute $100.00 to the REVP’s office for the purchase of the tickets for the Crimson Cabaret event.
M/S/C Nicole/Alethea
A report had been previously provided by Angela via email on the event and she encouraged as many people to attend next year’s event as possible.

The committee received two requests for funding to assist in attending as an observer to the PSAC National Triennial Convention held in Vancouver this April. One request was for 4 days of meal allowance for a total of $263.80 and the second request was not as specific in nature. It was discussed and then decided that Alethea was going to speak to the second requestor and get them to provide more details as to their request and once received we would conduct an email vote on the funding. A motion was made to approve $263.80 for meal allowance of 4 days to the requestor for attendance as an observer to the PSAC National Convention in April.
M/S/C Cheryl/Nicole

ACTION: Alethea to follow up with second requestor for more clarification on funding request to convention and then via Colette an email request to vote on.

A motion was made to the VRWC to reimburse Nicole for the purchase of dinner for tonight’s meeting in the amount of $29.72.
M/S/C Nicole/Cheryl

BRAINSTORMING FOR 2009 MEETINGS/EVENTS/ETC.
Lots of discussion as to what types of meetings we would like to see in the upcoming year to attract new members. Flip chart is to be saved and brought to the next meeting for more brainstorming.

RESOLUTIONS OF CONVENTION
A brief recap of some of the contentious resolutions, budget, and women’s issues were discussed and reminded people about what to be looking for at convention. Angela suggested that if anyone was interested in receiving the electronic copies of the resolutions to either contact herself, Garry Fraser or Colette.

ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS
Elections were held for the following positions:

Co-Chairs
Alethea Boire, Angela Marafon, and Cheryl Oenema were nominated for co-chairs but Cheryl declined the position. Therefore Alethea and Angela were re-elected to these positions.

Treasurer
Nicole Jacobson was nominated and Nicole accepted, therefore Nicole was re-elected to this position.

Secretary
No ones name was put forward for this position, therefore this position remains vacant.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting.
M/S/C Cheryl/Nicole

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

PSAC Victoria Area Council meeting, April 7 ,  PSAC Victoria Regional Office

Members Present:

• Nick Humphreys – UEW 20169
• Virginia Vaillancourt – UVAE 20030
• Cindy Little – UTE 20028
• Ian Wiggs – UNDE 21008
• Ken Waldron – UNDE 21013
• Paul Jones – UNDE 21010
• Jim Sidel – DL 05120500
• Graham Goodmann – UEW 20168
• Peter Neelands – NRU 20088

PSAC Victoria RO Staff Present:

• Rosemary MacKenzie – Admin Assistant
• Dave Jackson – Regional Rep

Guests:

• Janelle Ho-Shing – PSAC Regional Rep – Vancouver
• Mike Eso – Victoria Labour Council President

Regrets:

• Wayne Little – UTE 20028
• Mandi Schubert – CEIU 20975
• Bernadette Israel – GSU 20001
• Anita Hoffman – CEIU 20975

Continue reading below, or download the SVIDAC April 7 meeting minutes (pdf)

1. Call to order Chairperson Sister Little called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm

2. Introductions Roundtable introductions of members & guests present.  Guests – Janelle HoShing – PSAC, Mike Eso – Victoria Labour Council President

3. Proposed Agenda No amendments, m/s/c K Waldron/J. Sidel

4. Information from Victoria Labour Council President The executive looked at how to restructure. Over the past 1 ½ years; they have been restructuring the Victoria Labour Council. Working to rebuild credibility with members and rebuilding the membership of the council.
23000 members affiliated.

• To ensure all members in the lower island have one place to go to meet.
• Can affiliate partial membership, as long as someone from your membership attends.
• Victoria Labour Council vetted and approved 26 candidates by 13 municipalities.
• Working on events for April 28th.
• Executive endorsing Pride Parade this year.
• Affiliation is .33 cents/member/month. Happy if 1 member affiliates from a local.
• Importance in getting people to attend meeting and report back to your local.
• Council executive are all volunteer positions. Each of them has day jobs.
• Meetings are held 3rd Wednesday each month from 7-9 pm at the Burnside Community Centre.

5. Adoption of Minutes from Jan 15, 2009 m/s/c

6. Provincial Election

• Janelle Ho-Sing mentioned we are working with BC Fed on Count Me In Campaign
• There are 3 workshops which are free.
• Members talking to members
• Talking politics
• Talking politics in the Newspaper & Radio
• Skills learned can be used on PSAC campaigns.
• Encourage Count Me In Campaign if there is an interest in your office. Can hold training at PSAC Office.
• Regional Newsletter from REVPs.
• Emails that are being sent out should be forwarded to members.
• How do we make more demographic?
• How do we get more members involved, so the same people aren’t doing the work?
• Bill C-10 – Nationally is a PSAC Priority
• Members of Parliament need to hear from constituents
• Encourage MP lobby from all members
• Problems: emails don’t get passed down from Executive
• Labour Council and Area Council behind you when you go and talk to MP’s.
• If people are not comfortable talking Politics = good opportunity to have workshops which will provide skills to talk politics.
• Good opportunity for PSAC to add Politics in TUB Course (Political Action that PSAC is involved)

7. PSAC Convention: Finance Committee Report by Peter Neelands

8. Treasurer’s Report Postponed till next meeting.

9. Funding Assistance to National Convention

• Request Request for $400.00 assistance.
• Discussion ensued.
• No process in place to send Observer through Area Council.
• Look at putting line item on next AGM.
• Other locals did not have an opportunity to put requests forward.
• m/s/d

9. Adjournment Motion to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:25 pm, m/s/c

Sister Cindy Little, President Virginia Vaillancourt, Recording Secretary

The following document is available at the Treasury Board website and we are making it available here as well … download the Workplace Health and Disability Guide for Employees and Those Supporting Them (pdf)

Purpose of the guide

The primary purpose of this document is to guide you through the main aspects of health and disability support in the core public administration workplace. The guide is designed to give you an overview of what you need to know if you are absent from work for health reasons and to direct you to more detailed and comprehensive information that can be found elsewhere.

The guide is also a resource for those assisting you during your illness or return to work, such as your spouse, family, friends, or co-workers.

Content

The first sections of the guide outline basic principles related to workplace health and disability, and introduce the plans and programs.

The next sections focus on roles and responsibilities, what you need to do, and what you should expect in different situations, from well-being and disability prevention to retirement.

These sections are designed to help you quickly find useful and practical information related to your current situation.

Negotiations between Purolator Courier and the Public Service Alliance of Canada resumed May 13 to 15, 2009. The parties continued to work on non monetary issues. Progress was very slow as only three (3) items were signed off. Including:

• A Letter of Understanding dealing with safety in Retail Stores;
• A Letter of Understanding dealing with consultations at the national level;
• A reference that the provisions of Compassionate Care Leave outlined in the Canada Labour Code shall be adhered to.

On May 15, the parties dealt with the majority of monetary issues. The employer’s response to these issues was less than enthusiastic. Despite consecutive years of profit, the employer stated that your expectations are different than the corporate reality!!! Your bargaining team hopes that the employer will address the concerns raised by the membership more seriously at the next session.

The next negotiation session is scheduled for June 15 to 17, 2009.

Please contact a member of your bargaining team if you would like to discuss further.

In Solidarity,

Joanne Hay, Karen Hirst, Jo-Anne Oberg, Richard L. Des Lauriers

The bargaining unit has approximately 150 members in British Columbia performing duties in different functions of the Company including administration, retail, customer service and operations support.

The collective agreement expired on December 31, 2008.

May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) stands in solidarity with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities in opposition to homophobia and transphobia.

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada. Until 1969, it was a crime to be gay or lesbian in this country. Over the last forty years, LGBT communities have made significant progress in Canada.

Indeed, after decades of political and legal battles, gays and lesbians have won important protections against discrimination in human rights, legal recognition of same sex couples and equal marriage. These legal victories would not have been possible without the dedicated work of thousands of activists and volunteers, and without the financial support of the Court Challenges Program.

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“Darker the Skin, Less you Fit.”  To see complete article, click here.

Wednesday, September 30th – Sunday, October 4th, 2009, Metrotown Hilton

Application Deadline: June 30th, 2009 (late applications will not be accepted).

Please note: The LOAT is open to Stewards and Local Officers.

Prerequisites: Talking Union Basics (TUB) or equivalent

“Strong and effective Locals are the building blocks of our Union. They are essential to having a mobilized membership. Education is critical to the development of strong and effective Locals.”   National Board of Directors (NBoD)

Are you a Local Officer and/or Steward? Are you interested in finding new ways to make your local executive function more efficiently? Do you want to gain tools and knowledge that will help you develop leadership, problem-solving and mobilization skills? Do you want to meet and network with other members from across the region and share skills and experiences?

Then the Local Officers Advanced Training (LOAT) is the course for you! The LOAT is an Advanced, In-Residence course that is geared specifically towards Local Officers and Stewards. The LOAT will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the tools necessary to run effective locals and provide you with the skills needed to be a successful union activist.

Course content includes the role of the local executive, strategic planning, local activities, local committees and terms of reference, communicating and recruiting, building an inclusive union, representation issues, local meetings, improving the rights and protections of union representatives and many other topics. Participants will also learn about social activism and how to involve members in the broader labour movement!

Expenses:

Loss of Salary – Participants scheduled to work during the course will be reimbursed loss of salary.

In-Residence Courses – The LOAT is an Advanced, In-Residence Course and all participants for this course will be provided accommodation and considered in travel status.

Family Care – The PSAC covers family care expenses for PSAC courses, union schools and other education events.

For further details regarding expense entitlements, please click here.

Apply now.

via The Public Compensation Coalition

Our brothers and sisters from the United Steelworkers Union have completed a very moving video on the devastating effects of asbestos and the impact that changes to the WCB legislation have had upon those suffering from this disease. They have posted an excerpt from that video on “youtube”. It features the 2009 Day of Mourning event that was attended by the many PSAC delegates in Vancouver for the National Convention …

Vancouver – Negotiations between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), bargaining agent for employees working for the Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), and the Authority have broken off. The Union is seeking the assistance of a conciliation officer.

“We are asking for a meeting with a federal Conciliation Officer in an effort to avert job action, whether that be a strike or lockout.” says Kay Sinclair, PSAC Regional Vice-President for BC, “Our members have bargained in good faith, but YVR remains unwilling to discuss many significant issues, particularly flexible hours of work and a safe and secure pension plan. I find this disappointing coming from an employer that prides itself on its commitment to employee wellness.”

“Despite the fact the airport made a 12.6 million dollar profit in the first quarter of 2009, YVR has also threatened to roll back wages and benefits for some of our members.” adds Dave Clark, Union of Canadian Transportation Employees (UCTE) Local 20221 President, “PSAC members working at YVR will not stand for this – getting a third party involved is our only option.”

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from the Spring issue of Think Public!

In October 2008, Amelia Marasa, a PSAC/CIU member and Crystal Graber a PSAC/CEIU member, attended the 3rd Americas Social Forum in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The tour was organized by Co-Develop­ment Canada. Crystal and Amelia’s participation was sponsored by the PSAC Social Justice Fund and the BC Regional Council. The following is a report on their tour.

From October 7 to 12, 2008, the participants at the 3rd Americas Social Forum (ASF) proved that “another America is possible.” The forum, which was held in Guatemala City, aimed to analyze, to share information and propose ideas for how Latin America might stand up against the damages that globalization is causing to countries in the Global South. In Guatemala, two per cent of the population owns over 96 per cent of the land, while 48 per cent of the population is illiterate and lives in poverty.

People from all over the Americas participated in an open discussion about the all-too-common social problems facing Latin American countries. For decades right wing governments have allowed multinational corporations to make huge profits from the fruits, products and resources of the Mother Land (Mama Pacha, as the Mayans call Earth), without any consideration for the local people, communities, and environment.

The indigenous people of America are changing this. By participating in forums such as ASF and getting active in their local governments and at national levels, they are standing up for themselves and demanding changes. This is not just for their communities, but for the continent and for the rest of the world.

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Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go. – Oscar Wilde

On May 12, it’s time to get rid of Premier Gordon Campbell and the B.C. Liberal government – and the reasons are plentiful and obvious.

Under Campbell British Columbia has had the highest rate of child poverty in Canada for five years straight, with the most recent data putting it at 22%.

B.C. now leads the country in job losses and B.C.’s economy in 2008 actually shrank, while Canada’s grew.

The broken promise not to sell B.C. Rail turned into the biggest political scandal this province has seen in years as we learn new information constantly.

Former B.C. Liberal election campaign co-chair Patrick Kinsella paid $297,000 by B.C. Rail for “business advice” with payments continuing even after CN Rail paid $1 billion for its main operations.

Allegations of political dirty tricks coordinated out of the premier’s office. B.C. Liberal-connected lobbyists turned star Crown witnesses against two ministerial aides – David Basi and Bob Virk – and despite allegations lobbyists bribed to the accused, they face no charges.

Radical fish farm expansion despite massive evidence from Alexandra Morton that sea lice breed in the farms and destroy wild salmon.

Read more at billtieleman.blogspot.com …