“British Columbians are waking up today, imagining if this had been a fully loaded super tanker, and thinking about the devastation it could have done to fishing resources, First Nations communities, and our environment,� Cullen said. “They’re wondering why their prime minister hasn’t yet acted on his solemn promise to protect our coast.�
In November of last year the Trudeau Liberals promised to implement a moratorium on tankers for B.C.’s North Coast, the Prime Minister even included the commitment in his mandate letter to the Minister of Transport. But over the last year Liberals have met with Enbridge seventy-seven times and recently federal officials have gone silent.
“This should be the Liberals’ final wake-up call,� said Cullen. “It’s time for this government to come through on their promise made to British Columbians. It’s time for a permanent crude oil tanker ban on BC’s North Coast.�
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MP Peter Julian (New Westminster–Burnaby), MLA Raj Chouhan (Burnaby–New Westminster), and MLA Jennifer Whiteside (New Westminster–Coquitlam) are inviting the media to attend a special Flag Day rally on Saturday, February 15, 2025, to emphasize the importance of national unity in the face of ongoing tariff threats from the Trump administration.
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Dear Neighbours,
I hope you and your family are doing well.
It’s an honour to serve as your Member of Parliament in New Westminster – Burnaby, one of the most culturally diverse communities in Canada.
On Monday, New Democrats announced the implementation of the NDP’s national dental care program, which will save millions of families across Canada around $1,300 a year. In my riding of New Westminster – Burnaby, over 26,000 seniors, people living with a disability, and families struggling to pay the bills will no longer have to choose between a visit to the dentist or keep a roof over their head.
