News Releases

HORGAN CALLS FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO GASOLINE PRICES

News Release - April 27, 2007

VICTORIA - With gas prices rising above $1.20 a litre and officials in Washington state launching an investigation into gasoline prices, Opposition Energy Critic John Horgan says it is time for the B.C. government to launch its own probe into the soaring price of gas.

MLA John Horgan introduced amendments to the Members Conflict of Interest Act today

News Release - April 26, 2007

VICTORIA - Opposition MLA John Horgan introduced amendments to the Members Conflict of Interest Act today that will oblige cabinet ministers to place their assets into blind trusts and extend provisions of the act to government appointees, including Deputy Ministers, ministerial staff, and heads of public sector organizations.

CAMPBELL GOVERNMENT FAILS TO ADDRESS SOUTH ISLAND TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS

News Release - April 23, 2007

VICTORIA - Moving commuters from automobiles to alternative forms of transport including light rail, bus and cycling is the best and most economical way to ease congestion and build a sustainable transportation system on the South Island. That was a dominant theme at "Moving Ahead," a South Island Transportation Forum, led this weekend by the South Island Opposition MLAs.

NO ACTION FROM CAMPBELL GOVERNMENT AS GAS PRICES SPIKE ONCE AGAIN

News Release - April 12, 2007

VICTORIA - Almost six weeks after he introduced his private member's bill in the Legislature, Opposition Energy Critic John Horgan is calling on the Campbell government to stop stalling and support the Retail Petroleum Consumer Protection Act.

JAMES CHALLENGES CAMPBELL TO COME CLEAN ON PLANS TO DEVELOP OFF-SHORE OIL

News Release - April 05, 2007 

VANCOUVER - Despite Gordon Campbell's Throne Speech promises on the environment, it’s clear that his real agenda involves opening up off-shore oil and gas exploration and development, says Official Opposition Leader Carole James.

CABINET MINISTERS' HOLDINGS SHOULD BE IN BLIND TRUSTS, HORGAN SAYS

News Release - February 06, 2007 

VICTORIA - Opposition MLA John Horgan says he plans to follow up on the Conflict of Interest Commissioner's suggestion today that cabinet members place their holdings in blind trusts.

Horgan, the MLA for Malahat - Juan de Fuca, said he plans to introduce a private member's bill to that effect.

Conflict Commissioner H.A.D. Oliver recommended the measure in his ruling today regarding Premier Gordon Campbell's ownership of Alcan shares. Oliver thanked Horgan for bringing the issue up.