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VANCOUVER – The BC Federation of Labour supports the efforts of the federal government to close tax loopholes that disproportionately benefit wealthy Canadians. “Tax fairness is a critical issue in Canada,” said Irene Lanzinger, president of the BC Federation of Labour. “Current loopholes that benefit only the wealthiest Canadians create an unfair system and fuel growing inequality in our country

Victoria – Working families will see some relief and new opportunities based on the priorities set by the new NDP government’s budget update, says the BC Federation of Labour. “Finally we see a government ready to invest in vital public services,” said BCFED President Irene Lanzinger. “After 16 years of underfunding and neglect, this budget takes the first steps to address the affordability crisis

Vancouver – Today’s Speech from the Throne highlights a new commitment to put people at the centre of government priorities, say BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger. “For 16 years under the BC Liberals people have been left behind by a government who put their wealthy donors ahead of the everyday needs of working people and families,” said Lanzinger. “Finally, today we see a

Vancouver-The BC Federation of Labour commends the new provincial government on the re-establishment of the BC Human Rights Commission. For fifteen years, BC has been without a Human Rights Commission, which plays an important role in ensuring that women, persons of colour, LGBTQ persons, people with disabilities, youth and Indigenous persons are treated fairly. “The BC Federation of Labour

The following is a statement from BCFED president Irene Lanzinger: Vancouver - The BC Federation of Labour would like to wish working people in British Columbia a happy Pride season. Already tens of thousands have celebrated pride in communities across the province including Prince George, Victoria, Surrey, New Westminster, and the Okanagan. Soon the biggest pride event will unfold in Vancouver

Victoria-After today’s transfer of power and swearing in of a new premier and cabinet, “British Columbia has a new government led by Premier John Horgan that will work for working people for the first time in 16 years,” says BC Federation of Labour President Irene Lanzinger. “For far too long we’ve had a government that works for people at the top,” Lanzinger says. “But today starts a new era with