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Wilkinson must explain BC Liberal candidate Garry Thind’s role in alleged voter fraud plan, demands NDP Kahlon’s October 1 letter to Wilkinson:
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BC NDP candidate Ravi Kahlon on Thursday wrote to B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson seeking clarity on BC Liberal candidate from Surrey-Fleetwood, Garry Thind’s role in his campaign’s plan to illegally request mail-in ballots on behalf of other people. On Wednesday, Wilkinson avoided a direct question about Thind’s knowledge of the plan. The BC Liberals have fired the campaign worker involved, but have not disclosed any information on Thind’s involvement, said Kahlon.
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clarity in the days to come.” Now that you have had another 24 hours to familiarize yourself with the situation, I hope you are able to provide more answers. We have complete faith in Elections B.C. to investigate whether the campaign’s instructions were acted on and if any illegal activity actually took place. But regardless of whether the plan was successfully carried out, ask yourself: are you comfortable endorsing a candidate if he either participated or was complicit in planning this illegal activity? I genuinely hope the answer is no. ON Wednesday morning, the NDP said that British Columbians on Tuesday learned that a campaign organizer for Thind was soliciting personal information of voters to request mail-in ballots “over the internet” to “gather [a] good number of voters.” (Global News) Requesting a ballot or voting on someone’s behalf violates the corrupt voting provision of the Elections Act. But the BC Liberals’ dismissal and quick denial doesn’t add up, said the NDP.
The NDP had fired off a complaint to Elections BC with a copy to B.C.’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Michael McEvoy on Tuesday. Elections BC in a statement on Tuesday said: “At this stage we have no evidence to suggest that requests for vote-by-mail packages were actually made on a voter’s behalf.” It added: “We have contacted [Garry] Thind’s campaign and the BC Liberal Party, who have denied the allegations and stated that no voter information was received and no requests for vote-by-mail packages were made on behalf of voters.” Kahlon pointed out there was no need for any candidate to be collecting a person’s social insurance number and their health care card number, adding that you would collect these things if you were trying to get a ballot. He said he found it hard to believe that Thind did not know about the message that was sent to close
to 100 people in a group chat in which he was one of the administrators and asked a raft of questions, including: There are two administrators in the group: the organizer who made the request, and Thind. What exactly did Thind tell the BC Liberals about his involvement in and knowledge of this activity? Did Thind immediately correct [Baldeep] Jhand and instruct his volunteers not to engage in this activity? Did any of the other 95 people in the group instruct volunteers not to engage in this activity? Will the BC Liberals release the full chain of Whatsapp messages? Will the BC Liberals immediately provide the names and contact information for all members of the group to Elections BC? What is Jhand’s role in the campaign? Was he fired? Have the BC Liberals spoken directly with everyone in the group? If not, how can they claim that no volunteers have engaged in this activity?
THIND finally responded to media inquiries on Wednesday afternoon, saying in a statement that he and his campaign team have been cooperating fully with Elections BC’s questions regarding “a supporter who improperly asked volunteers to submit vote-by-mail requests on behalf of voters.” Thind added: “The supporter in question did not have a formal role in my campaign and will not be involved in my campaign going forward. All candidates must abide by election laws. My campaign team and I take this matter very seriously and are working with all our volunteers and supporters to ensure they clearly understand that all voters must submit their own ballot requests personally.” He said: “We will continue to work with Elections BC on this matter and will not comment further until their review is complete.”
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British Columbians are not looking for change: Ipsos poll The NDP has a 23-point lead in Metro Vancouver: 55% NDP vs. 32% Liberals A new Ipsos poll conducted using a dual online and phone methodology shows the NDP with substantial leads in voter preference, leadership and issue management. There are, however, a larger number of undecided voters compared to the start of previous BC elections.
It’s not close. The NDP start the campaign with an 18-point lead over the BC Liberals. Currently, 51% of decided voters say they would be most likely to support or lean towards the New Democrats. The BC Liberals are next at 33% support, followed by the Greens at 12%. Total ‘other party’ support is 4%. These results exclude the 31% of British Columbians who are undecided or express no preference.
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Region Breaks: The NDP has a large 26-point lead on Vancouver Island (51% NDP vs. 25% Libs) and a 23-point lead in Metro Vancouver (55% NDP vs. 32% Libs). Things are much closer in the Southern Interior/North, where the NDP has only a 5-point lead (44% NDP vs. 39% Libs). The Green Party does best on Vancouver Island at 20% support (vs. 11% in Metro
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A sizable pool of voters is undecided about whether it is time for change CONTINUED FROM 3 re-election. As with vote, the good news for the other parties is that there is a sizable pool of voters that is undecided about whether it is time for change (27% today vs. 16% in first poll of 2017 campaign). Best Premier BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson and newly elected Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau need to use the first part of the campaign to raise their profiles. John Horgan, at 44%, has a huge lead over both Wilkinson (14%) and Furstenau (6%) as the leader who British Columbians think would make the best Premier of the province. Again, the number of undecided voters is large, at 36% (vs. 31% in first poll of 2017). Best on Issues John Horgan and the NDP own most issues. They are well ahead on the top 5 campaign is-
sues of Coronavirus/COVID-19 (31-point lead), cost of living/affordability (18-point lead), jobs/ economy (11-point lead), health care (23-point lead) and housing affordability/availability (20-point lead). Sonia Furstenau and the Green Party lead on the issue of climate change and the environment. Andrew Wilkinson and the BC Liberals do not lead on any issue and are closest on government deficits and debt (4-points behind), which a top issue for only 6% of voters.
election. We also asked respondents directly whether it would impact their vote and only 15% said they were seriously considering a vote for the NDP and are less likely to do so now. Twice as many residents (32%) said they were seriously considering a vote for the NDP and the snap election has no impact on their vote. Another two-in-ten (21%) residents said they were not seriously considering a vote for the NDP and one-third (32%) had no opinion on this question.
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There is no pervasive anger at the decision by John Horgan and the NDP to hold an election now instead of waiting for the planned fixed election date in October 2021. Just less than half (46%) of British Columbians say they disapprove of having an election now, while 32% approve of the decision. The current NDP lead in vote intention is the best sign that voters are not yet planning to punish John Horgan and the NDP for calling a snap
Seven-in-ten (70%) residents say they feel either ‘very confident’ (38%) or ‘somewhat confident’ (32%) that they will be able to safely cast a vote in this election being held during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly two-in-ten (18%) feel ‘not very confident’ (11%) or ‘not at all confident’ (6%) about voting safely, while 12% are undecided. These are the findings of an Ipsos poll of 1,251
British Columbians conducted September 24 to 28, 2020. The poll was conducted on behalf of Global BC and CKNW using a blended methodology, including 1,001 online interviews via the Ipsos I-Say Panel and 250 telephone interviews (live interviews, mix of landline and cell). These data were statistically weighted by region, age, gender and education to ensure the sample composition reflects that of the actual BC population according to Census data. The precision of Ipsos polls containing online data is measured using a credibility interval. In this case, the overall poll is accurate to within +/ – 3.2 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, had all eligible voters been polled. Some of the questions were asked only of online respondents. The result for these questions is accurate to within +/ – 3.5 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, had all eligible voters been polled. The credibility interval will be wider among subsets of the population. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to coverage error, and measurement error.
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Resources Officer Gail Johnson in a statement on “Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and bearded members” came up with a lengthy explanation. She said: “The issue of personal protective equipment (PPE) and impacts on RCMP members with facial hair during the pandemic has been a topic of public debate the last few days. I share the frustrations of our police officers across Canada who are personally affected. While these dedicated and valued members have been
accommodated for medical or religious reasons in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, over the last few months they have not been able to serve Canadians on the front lines as we worked to find equipment and operational solutions.” Then followed a lengthy technical explanation. Johnson in the end said: “Calls for service will be triaged from call centres, with bearded members being assigned to respond operationally only if the risk of exposure is low or multiple responding officers will be present. At no time will we accept putting
our officers or the public at any undue risk. The decision to return to active operational duty is based on the risk assessment carried out by the Commanding Officer however, the decision to return to operational duties will always rest with the affected members. Should they prefer to be assigned to other policing duties as a safety precaution, we will continue to make that accommodation. Each case will be assessed on an individual basis and in cases where we find accommodations were not appropriate, we will address them
through internal processes.” She added: “Ensuring the health and safety at work of all employees is an essential obligation as an employer and is critical to the safety of the public. Together, we will continue the important work of finding longer-term solutions that fully accommodate all bearded members. The RCMP values the dedication and commitment that all RCMP members have for our organization. We are committed to resolving this issue as quickly as possible in order to help us further advance the important work that is
ongoing in the RCMP to enhance diversity, equity, accountability and trust.” The World Sikh Organization of Canada welcomed the RCMP’s decision and noted that it had been advocating on behalf of the affected RCMP officers since April 2020. It said: “Bearded Sikh RCMP officers were removed from frontline policing duties in March 2020 as the RCMP required that all officers be fitted with N95 masks. N95 masks do not form a proper seal with facial hair. The wearing of the mask however, was not mandatory
and left to front line officers’ discretion and only necessary after an assessment of risk factors. “The use of the N95 mask is only necessary where there is an aerosol generating medical procedure (AGMP). Regular medical masks are sufficient in every other situation. BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry had said she saw little reason police would need to wear the N95.” However, it was only when The VOICE made it a big issue, that things started moving rapidly.
PICS names its long-term care facility as ‘Guru Nanak Diversity Village’
PROGRESSIVE Intercultural Community Services Society (PICS) on Wednesday announced that it had decided to name the upcoming 125-bed, long-term care facility for South Asian seniors after Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Guru Nanak is one of the greatest religious, political and social reformers who appeared in the middle of the fifteenth century and, as many scholars have observed, ushered in a new era of renaissance that began to dawn upon the Asian continent. Guru Nanak initiated a movement to champion for human rights with a mission to denounce discrimination and espouse the doctrine
of ‘Sewa’, meaning ‘selfless service’; which involves acting selflessly and helping the underserved without any reward or personal gain. This year is the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The PICS’ Board has passed a special resolution to name
the building as ‘Guru Nanak Diversity Village’ to dedicate the facility to his ideals of “equality of all human beings, irrespective of birth, gender, caste or colour” and his universal message that “there is one God and one human race.” The new name was announced at
the PICS’ AGM on Sunday, September 27 and was unanimously acclaimed, approved and adopted at the meeting. “We asked everyone at the AGM to make pledges to name rooms within the ‘Guru Nanak Diversity Village’ building in the names of their loved ones and within five minutes we received pledges for more than $250,000,” said PICS President and CEO, Satbir Singh Cheema. “PICS, in its service to the community for over three decades, has strived to create a more inclusive and respectful society. it is a matter of immense pleasure and honour for us to name the PICS Diversity
Village after Guru Nanak to symbolize our rededication to the commitment to continue to tread the path shown by him. I believe that ‘Guru Nanak Diversity Village’ is perhaps the biggest project to be built outside of the Indian subcontinent to commemorate Guru Nanak’s 550th birth anniversary.” ‘Guru Nanak Diversity Village’, located at 6471 175A Street, is a partnership between the Ministry of Health, Fraser Health and PICS, it will be a threestorey, 125-bed residential care facility that will provide culturally sensitive long-term complex care to seniors with a South Asian
background. The facility will employ diverse staff to communicate with the residents in their mother tongue. The residents will be served familiar food. They will be able to practice their religion and celebrate their cultural events, and they will freely enjoy their normal activities as if they were living in their own homes. The total capital cost of the project is expected to be $58 million, with PICS providing $5 million in fundraising for the construction. Once open, the Ministry of Health, through Fraser Health, will provide operational funding on an ongoing basis for care services.
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Horgan, Wilkinson and Furstenau’s televised debate on October 13
THE British Columbia Broadcast Consortium will present a 90-minute televised live debate featuring BC NDP Leader John Horgan, BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson and BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau on Tuesday, October 13 from 6:30
to 8 p.m. The conversation will be moderated by Shachi Kurl, President of the non-profit Angus Reid Institute. There will be direct questions to the candidates about current issues in BC and there will be opportunity
for head to head debate between the individual party leaders. The October 13 debate will allow time for British Columbians to vote by mail ahead of general voting day on October 24. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, access to the
debate location is being strictly controlled and participants will follow public health guidelines. There will be no live audience at the venue and reporters are asked to watch the debate remotely.
NDP will invest in new public long-term care homes, crack down on private operators who cut corners
NDP Leader John Horgan on Wednesday said COVID-19 exposed the true costs of BC Liberal cuts and privatization to seniors care, damage he promised to continue reversing with a new plan to invest in public care homes and crack down on operators who cut corners. “During a health crisis, it’s seniors who are most at risk,” said Horgan. “Sixteen long years of BC Liberal neglect left long-term care homes dangerously understaffed and frontline workers underpaid. Our plan builds on the progress we’ve made to keep seniors
healthy and safe, through the pandemic and beyond.” Horgan made the comments as he announced a comprehensive plan to deliver better care to seniors— through the pandemic and beyond—by: * Building new, better public long-term care homes, instead of handing hundreds of millions of dollars to for-profit corporations. * Making sure private operators deliver better care with new requirements to ensure they deliver the care they are paid to and are more accountable for the public dollars they receive. * Paying care workers fairly
over 10 years to eliminate multi-bed rooms in health authority-owned long-term care facilities, giving seniors more dignity. This plan builds on the commitment Horgan made to hire 7,000 new health care workers in long-term care and assisted living, investing in new training and opportunities for workers who lost their jobs in other secJinny Sims and John Horgan. Photo: BC NDP with “levelled up” wages and benefits, even after the pandemic ends. * Investing $1.4 billion
BC Liberals commit to free flu vaccines for all
IN a move to help protect people and save lives, a BC Liberal government will commit to providing free influenza vaccines for all British Columbians, the B.C. Liberals announced on Saturday. “COVID-19 cases have been rising in B.C. and flu season is on the way. It’s vital that we do all we can to prevent a flu season from overwhelming our healthcare workers and further endangering immune-compromised British Columbians,” said BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson. “As a trained physician, I know
tors due to COVID-19, said the NDP. “The BC Liberals changed laws to allow privatization and cuts while underpaying staff and making them work in multiple facilities,” said Jinny Sims, BC NDP candidate for Surrey-Panorama. “That contributed to outbreaks, making the pandemic worse. We can’t afford to go back to a government that puts the bottom-line before seniors.”
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Roger Bhatti of Delta charged as CBSA cracks down on fraudulent refugee claims
THE Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on Thursday announced the results of an investigation into fraudulent refugee claims made by certain foreign nationals originating
from Central Europe. The CBSA Criminal Investigations Section alleges that Roger Bhatti, 61, of Delta and Sofiane Dahak, 52, of Vancouver colluded with the foreign nationals to mis-
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SURREY RCMP are looking for your help to identify a man who sexually assaulted a woman in Newton this summer. During the morning of July 14, 2020, a woman was sitting at a bus stop at 144th Street and 78th Avenue when an unknown man sat down beside her and groped her. When the woman confronted the man, he fled on a bicycle. The woman was physically uninjured and reported the incident to police. A photograph and a composite sketch have been obtained and, after other avenues of investigation have been unsuccessful, police are asking the public to help identify the suspect.
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Saturday, Oct.03, 2020 | Indo-Canadian Voice Main A sensitive moment for Biden The President’s diagnosis creates a sensitive moment for Biden who must find the right tone in the days ahead and decide whether to reduce his own campaign commitments in deference to the President’s condition. He tweeted Friday morning wishing the President and first lady “a swift recovery.” Unless he is incapacitated, Trump will still be able to use his Twitter feed to keep his increasingly desperate antics in front of Americans and will likely have an open line to conservative media during his confinement. In such circumstances, Biden may be loath to curtail his own visibility after a campaign in which he spent long periods self-isolating at home and holding virtual events. But as the candidate who is in the lead as more and more states begin early voting, he may accrue some political advantage from a frozen campaign given the President’s inability to campaign outside Washington. Trump’s condition now also seems to play into Biden’s argument that the President has been criminally negligent over the pandemic for the entire year. There may also be some discussion about the timing of the Senate GOP’s breakneck push to confirm Amy Coney Barrett as Trump’s third Supreme Court pick. The judge was with the President and others in a White House where few were wearing masks as recently as Saturday and may have to take measures to selfisolate if proper medical protocols are being followed. Continuity of power It now seems likely that the West Wing will have to shut down entirely and continuity of power precautions will need to be taken to secure Pence, who may already also have been exposed to the virus. In an apparent attempt to project a sense of calm, the President’s physician Navy Commander Dr. Sean Conley put out a memo. “Rest assured I expect the President to continue carrying out his duties without disruption while recovering, and I will keep you updated on any further developments,” he wrote. There will also now be a premium on transparency and honesty from a White House that has trashed the truth at every turn for nearly four years. Officials have failed to offer the
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B.C. Liberals commit to immediate elimination of PST for one year B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson on Monday announced that to rebuild British Columbia’s struggling economy, a BC Liberal government will immediately eliminate the PST for one year, followed by cutting it to three per cent in year two until the economy recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. “British Columbians have lost confidence in the direction of the province and the weak economic record of the NDP. B.C. families and small businesses need help now, which is why a BC Liberal government will immediately eliminate the PST for one year — saving you money right away, getting more people working, and bringing investment back to B.C.,” said Wilkinson. The B.C. Liberals said that as John Horgan and the NDP continue to hide the fact that this risky pandemic election is just an attempted power grab, they have introduced the first major pillar of their economic plan focused on helping all British Columbians get through the biggest economic challenge in generations. “Countless people are still out of work, small businesses are facing bankruptcy, and the public health
Andrew Wilkinson threat from COVID-19 is still very real,” added Wilkinson. “Eliminating PST puts more money in people’s pockets, stimulates growth for struggling small business, and helps British Columbians who are struggling to get by. This is a vital step to rebuild our economy.” Under the BC Liberal proposal, a family of four earning $60,000 per parent will save $1,714 in the first year alone, followed by an additional $979 in the second year. This tax break will help consumers across the entire province, give businesses a boost when they need it most, and attract investors who have been scared away by massive NDP tax increases. “Everybody pays the PST, so everybody saves under the BC Lib-
eral plan,” said Wilkinson. This BC Liberals said their plan means real, immediate savings for everyone at a time when they need it most — an unprecedented tax cut for an unprecedented time. What is the estimated cost? Year one: $6.881B Year two: $3.932B How will this help people? A family of four earning $60,000 per parent will save: Average of $1,714 in year one $979 per year thereafter A single parent earning $60,000 will save: Average of $924 in year one $528 per year thereafter Impacts on income inequality As a flat tax, the PST targets lowincome families’ spending much more than higher-income families. PST relief lessens the regressive effects that the tax has on a low-income family’s disposable income. PST tax savings will make life more affordable for all of us. Impacts on housing affordability The Urban Development Institute estimates that PST relief will save $9 per square foot on wood frame construction and $12 per square foot on concrete construction.[1]
This could save up to $6,000 on the cost of a 500 square foot apartment and almost $19,000 on an average-sized home.[2] Because construction costs are passed onto renters and buyers, this will allow for the construction of homes at lower prices, which will improve affordability. Impacts on tourism Currently, PST is applied at 8% to hotel and other short-term accommodation sales in B.C. Providing a price break for tourists will aid the ailing tourism sector that has been all but ignored by John Horgan and the NDP. B.C. would forgo the roughly $1.8 billion in PST that is currently generated by the tourism sector, money that can flow back into the economy and encourage local tourism.[3] Given that we have almost no foreign tourism expected in the coming months, this will encourage Canadians, and especially British Columbians, to visit B.C. Impacts on natural resources, manufacturing, and other industry Real business investment is forecast to fall 10.8% in the 2020 fiscal year, which means B.C. needs a plan to promote investment.
This unprecedented cut to PST will enable capital-intensive businesses to make record investments and create good, well-paying jobs. Businesses are often required to pay PST on investments like computers, vehicles, certain machinery, and other infrastructure; these costs are a deterrent to economic activity. Groups like the BC Business Council [4], Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters BC [5], and the BC Chamber of Commerce [6] all agree that the high-cost of PST is one of the major factors inhibiting new investment in B.C. BCBC asked for a bold PST cut on July 29, 2020, and Horgan ignored them. References: [1] Urban Development Institute, Budget 2020 Consultation Submission [2] Point2homes, Survey of Canadian House Sizes [3] Destination BC, Value of Tourism 2018 [4] BC Business Council, Stronger Tomorrow, Starting Today Report [5] CME – Budget 2017 Consultation Submission, Page 12 [6] BC Chamber of Commerce, 2018
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- It doesn’t help people with car insurance (exempt) Wilkinson would cancel our $400 ICBC rate cut - It doesn’t help people with rent (exempt) He would eliminate our rent cap that saves people $420 each year - It doesn’t help people with childcare (exempt)
He would cancel childcare that is saving families up to $1,600 a month - It doesn’t help people buy a home (exempt) He would eliminate the speculation tax and drive up costs again The NDP added: “All to fund a $3 billion tax break for the wealthy and well-connected. People can’t afford Andrew Wilkinson.”
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B.C. Greens: Government should follow expert advice on Site C, halt construction
SONIA Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Greens, said on Monday that the government should listen to the letter released by experts calling for the government to freeze construction on Site C while the geotechnical issues are reviewed. “The government doesn’t
even know how to address the problems that have been identified with Site C, much less how much those solutions would cost,” said Furstenau. “The government should follow the advice in this letter and stop digging. Sonia Furstenau
B.C. Green Party: Wilkinson’s promise to cut PST shows astounding lack of imagination
B.C. Green Leader Sonia Fursenau on Monday said that Andrew Wilkinson and the B.C. Liberals lack the imagination required to lead British Columbia’s pandemic recovery. “After three and a half years in opposition, the best idea the B.C. Liberals can come up with is a sweeping, antiquated tax cut. This shows an astounding lack of imagination,” said Furstenau. “There are far more effective ways to spend $7 billion. This old school style of economics is not what B.C. needs to recover. We need to target our recovery efforts to the economic sectors that need it most. We need to get people back to work through high quality services like early childhood education. “During their 16 years in government the B.C.
Liberals made countless cuts to vital social services that people rely on everyday. We have seen how service cuts simply create more costly social and economic problems. We need to invest in our people and in our future. We should be striving for a province where everyone has a basic level of economic security, because that will enable people to invest in themselves, their communities and in their good ideas. That is how we will recover from COVID-19. “The B.C. Greens are committed to finding solutions that will make a real difference to the people and businesses who need it the most. As we outline our platform in this campaign, I am confident that British Columbians will get behind our vision for building a clean, innovative economy.”
B.C. Liberals: NDP star candidate will fight to kill LNG THE B.C. Liberals say that while NDP Leader John Horgan brags about his conversion to LNG, one of his star NDP candidates is actively opposing the project. NDP Vancouver-Hastings candidate, and senior campaigner for U.S.-based Stand. earth, Niki Sharma, in June, said: “This is just the beginning of our fight to expose LNG for what it truly is: another climate catastrophe.” And on Saturday, Sharma’s friends at Stand. earth — launched a fundraising campaign to try and stop these good-paying jobs. “Right now — while the BC government is listening to us and try to win our votes — is the moment to wield our political power,” reads the letter.
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Sharma was supported for the nomination by NDP heavyweights George Heyman and David Eby, who as Environment Minister and Attorney General respectively, have actively worked to thwart resource developments, say the B.C. Liberals. They say Horgan has proven he can’t be trusted — he broke his word to Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau, he broke the fixed election date law, and he can’t tell the truth about why there’s an election during a pandemic. So the question is: can we trust John Horgan when he says one thing on LNG in Skeena and his star candidate is saying something else in Vancouver?
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NDP: Wilkinson has promised billions in tax breaks for wealthy and well-connected THE NDP said on Monday that in the last three years, B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson has supported $3 billion in tax breaks for the wealthy and well-connected. The taxes that Wilkinson has opposed since 2017 include: The speculation and vacancy tax: $80 million School tax on homes over $3 million: $200 million Tax on top 2% of income earners: $328 million Tax on top 1% of income earners: $216 million 1% corporate income tax increase: $296 million Employer Health Tax on biggest 15% of businesses: $1.8 billion Total: $2.9 billion BC NDP candidate George Heyman said: “Andrew Wilkinson has promised huge tax breaks for the wealthy and the well-connected. Everyone else will pay for through higher fees, and cuts to services like healthcare and education. He’s a risk people can’t afford.”
Andrew Wilkinson and the BC Liberal caucus voted against the increase in school tax on homes over $3 million on March 14, 2018.
George Heyman spoke against the EHT 348 times in the legislature. (Hansard 2018, 2019, 2020) Andrew Wilkinson and his MLAs voted against the Employers Health Tax on Nov. 6, 2018. School Property Tax increase on homes over $3 million: $200 million In 2018, the BC NDP increased the School Property Tax by .2% on houses over $3 million, and by .4% on houses over $4 million. “Asset taxes like the phony NDP school tax and the phony NDP speculation tax are going to disappear if we form government.” (Global News, Jan. 8, 2019) “The same thing is true of their fake school tax, which has nothing to do with schools. It is designed to attack home ownership.” (CKNW: Oct 16, 2018 @2:30)
Employer Health Tax: $1.776 billion “I’d like to, first of all, get rid of the unnecessary NDP taxes that have been piled on this year. That starts with this employers health tax which is going to drive up the cost of business in BC and drive employment out of BC.” (CKNW, May 17, 2018 @5:15) Andrew Wilkinson and his MLAs
THE BC NDP announced on Friday that a re-elected John Horgan government will continue tackling climate change and creating good new jobs by immediately committing BC to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. “The unprecedented challenges we face today, from the economic shock of a
Income tax increase on top 1% of earners: $216 million In Budget 2020, the BC NDP added a top income tax bracket at 20.5% for taxable income over $220,000 (the top 1% of earners). (Budget 2020/21) Wilkinson was asked about it by KRPI host Jasbir Romana: “So how about taxing the rich? You know, collect the money and that’s how they do something good for others.” Wilkinson: “Well, the problem with that is there aren’t that many rich people around. And the concern is that there are a lot of people in the technology sector who can live anywhere they want to. They’re usually the ones making the big money and they can say to themselves, wow, this is the highest tax rate on high incomes in B.C. in the last century. It has never been this high since World War I. And now they have a choice. They can pay the super high tax in British Columbia or they could move to Washington State, which is just across the border where your station is, where there is no personal income tax. It’s zero. So if you want to scare away companies, scare away employers. Get people to leave the province. That’s a good way to do it.” (KRPI, Feb 19,
2020 @2:58) Andrew Wilkinson and the BC Liberal caucus voted against increasing taxes on the top 1% of income earners on July 28, 2020. Income tax increase on top 2% of earners: $328 million In fall 2017, the BC NDP cancelled BC Liberal tax breaks for the highest 2% of income earners by increasing provincial income tax from 14.7% to 16.8% on incomes over $150,000. (Budget 2018/19) BC still has the lowest personal taxes in Canada for people earning up to $125,000. “So I don’t like to be too graphic, but if you line up that pile of 18 NDP new taxes and if we’re someday fortunate enough to form government… bring out your chainsaw because we’re gonna get rid of them folks.” (2018 BC Liberal Convention @25:09) Andrew Wilkinson and the BC Liberal caucus voted against the tax on the top 2% of income earners on Oct. 18, 2017. 1% corporate income tax increase: $294 million In fall 2017, the BC NDP cancelled BC Liberal tax breaks for corporations by increasing the Corporate Income Tax from 11% to 12%. BC’s corporate tax rate is below the Canadian average and our small business tax rate is the sec-
ond lowest in Canada. “The challenge we have is that the NDP put up corporate taxes in British Columbia, and Jason Kenney is about to drop them in Alberta, which means we lose a huge degree of competitiveness. They’re already much lower in the United States courtesy of Donald Trump, so British Columbia has got a problem in terms of retaining corporate head offices and corporate activity at all, rather than have it moving to Alberta, or elsewhere, because of corporate taxes, employer health taxes, and excessive regulation.” (Alaska Highway News, May 22, 2019). Andrew Wilkinson and the BC Liberal caucus voted against the corporate income tax increase on Oct. 18, 2017. Speculation and Vacancy Tax: $80 million In 2018, the BC NDP introduced the Speculation and Vacancy Tax on houses left vacant in the urban areas hardest hit by the housing crisis. “We will get rid of the NDP’s version of the Speculation Tax.” (Sept 24, 2020, Facebook Live, 43:20) Andrew Wilkinson’s BC Liberal caucus voted against the Speculation Tax on Nov. 22, 2018.
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we reduce air pollution.” Horgan made the announcement at Carbon Engineering in Squamish, a BC-based clean energy company that is a global leader in direct air carbon capture—technology that will help BC meet its net-zero target. Horgan was joined by George Heyman, the former executive
director of Sierra Club BC and BC NDP candidate in Vancouver-Fairview. “The climate crisis is not a challenge we can leave to future generations, it’s here right now — we can see it all around us with more wildfires and natural disasters,” said Heyman. “Today’s commitment builds
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BC Liberals say they’ll restore public safety and help most vulnerable
BC Liberals said on Thursday that a BC Liberal government will work to end tent cities in urban parks. The NDP’s first new promise of the election, courtesy of NDP cabinet minister Melanie Mark, is a plan to make tent cities permanent. Several mayors disagree, communities disagree, and the BC Liberals disagree – it’s only John Horgan and the NDP who think permanent tent cities are a good idea, they added. “In cities across B.C. people are getting fed up with growing street
crime and the increase in violent incidents. We’re all appalled at hearing stories of people being chased, harassed, or attacked. This is wrong, and it needs to be fixed,” said BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson. “Today, we’re putting forward ideas to make our communities safer. Mayors and local governments have come out to say John Horgan and the NDP’s plan of supporting permanent tent cities and warehousing those suffering from mental health and addictions issues without full wrap-
around medical supports is failing society’s most vulnerable and it’s failing the people and small businesses impacted.” An elected BC Liberal government will work more closely with municipalities, police, and community organizations to focus on additional measures such as restricting camping in city parks, enforcing the ban on unsafe roadside panhandling, and exploring alternative approaches to mental health and substance calls. “Our most vulnerable citizens are
being left on the streets of our cities – many suffering from brain injuries, addictions, and untreated mental illness. As a trained physician, I know we need to treat the underlying medical causes of mental illness and addictions. We need to prevent harm to everyone involved,” said Wilkinson. “The NDP have abandoned these neighbourhoods and done nothing more than warehouse people who are seriously ill. We must do better. Everyone deserves to feel safe in their communities.”
The BC Liberals will make sure courts, law enforcement, and first responders all have the tools to keep everyone safe in our B.C. communities. “We need prevention and recovery to get people well, and we need to end these lawless camps and tent cities in city parks with a provincial mandate to help these vulnerable British Columbians,” said Wilkinson. “We need to help those that need it most and we need to ensure everyone can feel safe in their communities once again.”
NDP will cut health care wait times by investing in 4 new MRI machines
NDP Leader John Horgan on Monday promised to build on the BC NDP’s progress to cut health care wait times by investing in four new MRI machines. “Ensuring British Columbians have faster access to quality health care has never been more important,” said Horgan. “[B.C. Liberal Leader] Andrew Wilkinson’s plan to hand the wealthy and the well-connected a big tax giveaway would mean fewer resources for hospitals and longer wait times for people. Those are the wrong priorities, especially right now.” Horgan made the comments in front of the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, home to one of eight new MRIs around the province that have helped cut wait times for exams in half. A new, sate-of-the-art PET/CT at the BC
BC Liberal candidates Gulzar Cheema and Teresa Wat on Thursday called out BC NDP Leader John Horgan for refusing a debate sponsored by Red FM and Fairchild Television. “John Horgan and the NDP are taking our community for granted and it’s deeply disturbing,” said Cheema.
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BC’s biggest businesses would put the BC NDP’s progress to reduce wait times at risk. LATER in Richmond, Horgan said that in addition to cutting wait times for people in Richmond, almost 25,000 more people got an MRI last year across the Fraser Health Region under Horgan – a 50 per cent increase from 2016/17 under the BC Liberals. “It’s never been more important for people in Richmond and across the province to access quality health care close to where they live,” said Horgan. “Now is not the time for Andrew Wilkinson’s plan to hand the wealthy and well-connected a big tax giveaway that would mean fewer resources for hospitals and longer wait times for people. We can’t afford that.”
The NDP said Horgan and the NDP government took decisive action to help people with a new tower for the Richmond Hospital, moving forward with a plan to build a new state-of-theart emergency department and intensive care unit. It pointed out that when asked about Horgan’s plan to bring more services and better care for people in Richmond, star BC Liberal candidate Jas Johal refused to get behind the project, suggesting it wasn’t a priority over saving money. “For a government to make announcements today and say they’re going to spend millions and millions of dollars in the future — that’s all fine and good, but the revenue at this point has just gone off a cliff.” (Jas Johal, Global News, July 2, 2020)
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NDP: Horgan to make life more affordable for more students by expanding BC access grants
BC NDP Leader John Horgan said on Thursday that a re-elected BC NDP government will ensure more middle-class and low income students have access to as much as $4,000 a year to help them pay the cost of tuition, textbooks, and supplies. “While [BC Liberal Leader] Andrew Wilkinson wants to hand multi-millionaires a tax break on yachts, our focus is on making life more affordable for the people who need it most,” said Horgan. “We will continue
THE BC Liberals on Friday announced a plan to bring jobs and confidence back to our rural communities that they said had been ignored for three years by BC NDP Leader John Horgan and the NDP. They said Horgan and the NDP disrespected small B.C
breaking down barriers for students so they can get access to a college or university education and pursue their dreams.” The BC Liberals cancelled needs-based grants and tripled the cost of an education while Wilkinson was a top government insider and then-cabinet minister. Horgan’s BC NDP eliminated interest on student loans, saving the average student $2,300, and introduced the BC Access Grant, putting money back into the pockets of about
40,000 students this fall, said the NDP. “John Horgan made the first investment in post-secondary grants in nearly 15 years, after the BC Liberals let tuition fees skyrocket,” said Tesicca Truong, co-founder of CityHive and the BC NDP candidate in Vancouver-Langara. “We can’t afford to put the progress we’ve made at risk with Mr. Wilkinson’s plan to hand billions in giveaways to those at the top.” Horgan also announced that he will create
an additional 2,000 spaces at post-secondary institutions across BC for students in technology related programs. “To build a recovery that’s felt by everyone, we will invest in training young people for the opportunities of today and the future,” said Horgan. “These new spaces will give more students the access to the skills needed to succeed in BC’s growing tech sector as the economy recovers.”
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communities by cancelling the Rural Dividend Fund and stood by and watched as the forestry industry collapsed with 45 mills closed or partially closed and over 10,000 jobs impacted. “Today, the BC Liberals are presenting a bold vision for our forestry and natural re-
sources industries that will fix the broken stumpage system, cut the permit processing time for new mines, and pursue a resource benefit-sharing framework to support small and rural communities,” said BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson.
He said that as the forestry sector struggled, the NDP did nothing, while the BC Liberals introduced a fivepoint recovery plan for the industry — Horgan said no and dismissed it. “On top of our plans to revitalize the natural resource sector, eliminating the 7%
sales tax will make a significant difference in the lives of everyone in our forestry and resource-dependent communities. People are struggling right now and we’re here to help,” said Wilkinson. “The NDP gutted the Rural Dividend Fund and have all but abandoned
natural resource-dependent communities. It’s time for a government that works to bring opportunity to all of B.C.” The B.C. Liberals said that unlike Horgan and the NDP, they will fight to restore confidence and rebuild British Columbia’s forestry sector.
Horgan: New Amazon investment in Vancouver good sign for strong recovery NDP Leader John Horgan on Monday welcomed Amazon’s announcement that 3,000 new jobs will be coming to Vancouver. “Amazon’s investment in Vancouver is a
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ment in Canada. During this period, wages went up 17% — all while introducing successive balanced budgets that improved services for people and made life more affordable by eliminating MSP fees, road tolls and reducing rates at ICBC. After the global pandemic hit the economy, the NDP said it invested in a strong recovery with: * An unprecedented $8 billion investment to support people and kickstart the economy * A PST rebate on machinery and equipment so people can invest in their business * A 15% tax credit for hiring new employees or bringing British Columbians back to work * Grants to support 15,000 hard hit small and medium businesses while protecting 200,000 jobs * Grants for people to get trained in high-demand fields like health care and childcare, and 7,000 new family-supporting healthcare jobs to fight the pandemic The NDP said that with its focus on putting people at the centre of BC’s recovery, it is delivering results.
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SOMEWHERE there’s a homeowner in Delta, Surrey or perhaps New Westminster or Richmond, with a major renovation underway, who might recognize some illegally dumped debris. It’s a growing problem in Delta, and it’s already cost taxpayers and private residents about $50,000$60,000 in the past two weeks, say Delta Police. “We’re hoping by releasing pictures of this dumped debris, that someone might recognize items from their renovation and contact police,” said Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta Police, on Friday. They’re asked to call 604-946-4411 and quote file #20-22163. Large dump truck or bin sized loads of renovation waste, potentially from more than one project, has been dumped in farm areas and off rural roads in north
Delta Police hoping for tips regarding illegal dumping and south Delta. The mixed renovation waste includes uncontained drywall, lumber, insulation, glass, plumbing pipes, flooring, and some residential household waste. The drywall poses an environmental and health hazard as at least one of the dump sites that tested positive for asbestos content required specialized cleanup and disposal methods. The cost to City of Delta can reach or exceed $10,000 per dump site. “As contents appear to be mixed, officers believe they have come from various locations,” said Leykauf. She noted that the investigation is ongoing, but police hope to obtain new information by releasing photos of the debris. “Our residents enjoy the many open and green areas in Delta, and illegal
dumping directly impacts everyone,” said Leykauf. “While at least in one case the costs of cleanup have had to be directly born by the property owner, all Delta residents are unfortunately going to be paying for this.”
Depending on circumstances, penalties may include bylaw offences and fines and criminal mischief charges. With hazardous waste, penalties can be up to $100,000 under the Environmental Management Act, and six months in jail.
Surrey RCMP seize drugs, over $200,000 in cash and firearm from Guildford residence
SURREY RCMP seized a significant stash of drugs, over $200,000 in cash, and a firearm after a search warrant execution at a residence in Guildford. On September 6, shortly after 1:30 a.m., Surrey RCMP were called to a report of a break and enter in progress at a residence in the 10600-block of 140th Street. The suspects had fled prior to
DR. Bonnie Henry, Provincial Health Officer, and Stephen Brown, Deputy Minister of Health, on Thursday announced 161 new cases, including two epi-linked case, of COVID-19. The total number of cases in British Columbia is now 9,381. There were three new COV-
the arrival of Frontline officers however, officers located evidence of a break and enter. As the investigation in the break and enter progressed, officers located a large quantity of drugs and cash inside the residence. Investigators obtained and executed a search warrant at the residence later the same day and seized numerous items including suspected
crystal meth, heroin, cocaine, fentanyl, and a drug-cutting agent. Officers also located and seized over $200,000 in cash, as well as a firearm and ammunition. No arrests have been made at this time, however, the investigation is ongoing. “Our officers are always prepared for the unexpected when responding to files,” said Super-
intendent Manly Burleigh, Surrey RCMP Operations Officers. “In this case our frontline officers were responding to a report of a break and enter which turned into a large drug and cash seizure.” Investigators are asking anyone with information to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or CrimeStoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.
161 new COVID-19 cases in B.C.; three new deaths ID-19-related deaths and the total number of deaths in the province now stands at 238. There are 1,302 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, 3,114 people who are under active public health monitoring as a result of identified exposure to known cases and 7,813 people who tested
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COVID-19 outbreak at Surrey Memorial Hospital
FRASER Health on Friday declared an outbreak at Surrey Memorial Hospital after evidence of transmission in a medicine unit. One patient and one staff member tested positive for COVID-19. The outbreak is limited to one unit, which is temporarily closed to admissions. Fraser Health said it immediately implemented enhanced infection prevention and control precautions, including enhanced cleaning, as well as contact tracing to pro-
tect the health of all staff, medical staff, and patients. Fraser Health has notified all patients on the affected unit about the outbreak, and in addition, has informed the families of patients who are unable to share this information with their loved ones. Surrey Memorial Hospital is working with essential visitors to the affected unit on a case-by-case basis. For more information about COVID-19, visit fraserhealth.ca/covid19.
Fraser Health expands COVID-19 testing and collection in Abbotsford
Officials from the Singh Sahib Zorawar Singh Gursikh Temple presented a check for $24,000 to Stuart Lake Hospital Auxiliary to fund the new hospital in Fort St. James. The construction of the new hospital is expected to begin in summer 2021 and be open for patients in 2024. Photo courtesy of ckpgtoday
IN partnership with the Abbotsford Division of Family Practice, the City of Abbotsford, and the University of the Fraser Valley, Fraser Health has relocated its Abbotsford test collection centre to a new location in Abbotsford that will increase the testing capacity by almost five times. This expanded test collection centre will
meet the needs of the community by providing timely access to COVID-19 testing for those who are experiencing symptoms. The new test collection centre opens on Wednesday. Located at 33844 King Road in Abbotsford, this new service will be located in parking lot #10 at the University of the Fraser Valley. This centre will operate using a drivethrough and walk-in model, and will conduct as many as 500 COVID-19 tests daily. The centre will be open seven days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. In partnership with local Divisions of Family Practice and local municipalities, Fraser Health supports 11 COVID-19 test collection centres across the region, including the TriCities test collection centre that will open on October 5. People living in the Fraser Health region can find information about assessment and testing collection centres by visiting Fraser Health’s website. For more information about COVID-19, visit fraserhealth.ca/covid19.
Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex indoor pool opens October 13 THE City of Surrey announced on Friday that Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex indoor pool will open to the public and aquatic sport teams on Tuesday, October 13 with strict health and safety protocols in place. Protocols include designated times for lane swimming and leisure swims with modified access to amenities, like diving boards and the hot tub. Swim lessons and aquafit classes will be introduced in the coming weeks. “We know how important pools are to the community for those who rely on them for exercise, aquatic sport and therapeutic reasons, and we are thrilled to be in a position to safely open this pool again,” said Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. “It is our collective efforts in following the Public Health guidelines that have allowed us to safely open this facility, so it is important we stay the course as we continue to move forward and open all of our pools for the community to enjoy.” “Barring any public health concerns, the remaining indoor pools are anticipated to reopen after the safe and successful launch of the Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex pool,” said Councillor Laurie Guerra, Parks & Recreation Committee Chair. “We’re taking the same cautious approach to opening the indoor pools as with all our recreation facilities; open gradually and carefully.” The Surrey Sport & Leisure Complex pool was selected to open first due to its central location and its capacity to handle the needs of both aquatic sport teams and the public. All activities must be pre-registered for, either online at surrey.ca/register or by phone at 604.501.5100. In-person registrations are not available at this time. To see available programs online and to register, visit surrey.ca/register.
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On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh, a towering revolutionary who fought against the British occupation of India and stood for an egalitarian and just society, Indians Abroad for Pluralist India (IAPI) held a demonstration “to oppose growing state violence in India” in Surrey on Sunday, September 27. The rally that was organized in solidarity with the agitating farmers began with a moment of silence for Swami Agnivesh, a prominent social justice activist who passed away recently.
Surrey wins national municipal environmental award for its Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy
SURREY has received national recognition for its Coastal Flood Adaptation Strategy project from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA). The City has been presented with the 2020 CAMA Environment Award, in the 100,000+ population category, during a Virtual Awards of Excellence Ceremony.
for Alberta and Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Devon, Alberta. “A total of 36 awards submissions were received and I extend my congratulation to the winners and all those who took the time to enter a submission.”
The 2020 CAMA Awards of Excellence were supposed to be presented at the CAMA National Conference, scheduled for the Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario, from June 1-3, 2020. Due to COVID-19, the conference was cancelled, and
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WELCOME TO SWITCH, a boutique community of brand new townhomes located in Grandview Heights in South Surrey. This spacious 3 bedroom plus den home with 3 and a half baths has an elegant brick clad exterior and modern interior including stainless appliance package, quartz counters, maple soft close cabinets in a designer color scheme and custom built closet organizers in all bedrooms. Convenient powder on the main and full size washer dryer on upper floor. All homes include a 5 component home automation (smart thermostat, doorbell, front door lock, living room light bulbs & garage door opener) to make living a breeze. Great location, close to Morgan Crossing, Grandview shopping, dining & schools. Move in right away. GST applicable to this transaction.
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8 BED • 6 BATH • 4,057 SF Brand New House under construction in Prime Fleetwood Area on a 5087 Sq. ft. lot 8 Bed 6 Washroom, Recreation Room, 4057 sq ft built up area, 2+1 Basement Suites. Will be ready by October end.
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to and including $2 million. The PTT is 3% on amounts greater than $2 million. If the property is residential, a further 2% PTT is payable on the portion greater than $3 million. Qualifying first-time home buyers may be exempt from paying the PTT if the purchase price of their home is priced up to $500,000. There is a proportional exemption for homes priced between $500,000 and $525,000. At $525,000 and above the rebate is nil. Qualifying buyers of new homes may be exempt if the purchase price of their home is priced up to $750,000. There is a proportional exemption for homes priced between $750,000 and $800,000. At $800,000 and above there’s no rebate. Property taxes Depending on the Contract of Purchase and Sale, a property buyer will likely be required to reimburse the seller for any prepaid property taxes. The lender may require the buyer to add property tax installments to monthly mortgage payments. See also Why do I have to pay property taxes on the house I’m buying? Utility bills A buyer is typically required to reimburse the seller for any prepayments for municipal sewer and water fees. Rent and security deposits If there is a secondary suite or a laneway home rental and the tenancy continues, the buyer receives the security deposit from the seller with accrued interest because the buyer is responsible for reimbursement when the tenant leaves. Mortgage life insurance If the owner dies, this type of insurance will pay off the balance owing on their mortgage. Fire and liability insurance Most lenders require property buyers to carry fire and extended coverage insurance and liability insurance. Home insurance Lenders typically require home buyers with a mortgage to buy home insurance. The insurance should be effective on the earlier of either the completion date
or the date that the balance of funds is placed in trust. Legal or Notary Public fees Buyers typically hire a lawyer or Notary Public to assist with drafting documents and ensuring the title of the home is properly transferred. Likely fees include a: title search for a property, this costs up to $11 land title registration fee, which is about $75 For more information about land titles, visit the Land Title and Survey Authority of BC at www.ltsa.ca. Moving fees Moving fees vary depending on the distance moved and whether professional movers do all the packing. Rates vary. Utility hook ups There are fees for hydro, gas, water and sewer, cable, and phone connections. Locks New owners should always have door locks rekeyed. Costs depend on whether the locks are standard or electronic. Strata maintenance fees Typically paid on the first day of each month. If you have questions about closing costs, please contact your Realtor. Commission fees What does it cost to hire a Realtor? There is no set commission rate in the real estate profession. Most Realtors are paid after ownership is transferred. Fees are typically paid to the real estate company by the lawyer or notary in the transaction, from the sale proceeds. Compensation is always agreed to beforehand between you and your Realtor. There is no such thing as an average commission. The Commission paid depends on the services provided by your Realtor, which can vary significantly depending on your needs as a client or the business model employed by the Realtor. When does a commission become payable? The standard Multiple Listing Contract provides that commission is payable on the earlier of the following: completion date under the Contract of Purchase and Sale, or the actual date that the sale completes.
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I,Jashanpreet Singh s/o Harjinder Singh,holder of Indian Passport No.N5084450,issued at Dubai, on 20/01/2016 permanent resident of Vill Akbarpur,Po Surkhpur, Distt: Kapurthala,India and presently Residing at 12837 99Avenue,Surrey,BC V3T1E6,Canada,do hereby change my name from Jashanpreet Singh to Jashanpreet Singh Aujla, with immediate effect. I,Harjinder Singh s/o Jit Singh,holder of Indian Passport No Z2507223, issued at Dubai, on 11/08/2013 permanent resident of Vill Akbarpur, Po Surkhpur, Distt: Kapurthala,India and presently Residing at 12837 99Avenue,Surrey,BC V3T1E6,Canada,do hereby change my name from Harjinder Singh to Harjinder Singh Aujla,with immediate effect.
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Delhi Police detain Congress workers protesting against the Hathras gang rape. Lucknow (IANS): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the Hathras incident of the rape and murder of a 19-year-old Dalit girl and has issued a notice to the Yogi Adityanath government. The Commission has directed the state government to provide adequate protection to the family of the deceased, keeping in view the gravity of the matter and also the aspect of the witness protection as there is apparent rift between two communities. The government has been asked to respond to the notice within four weeks. The Director General of Police, the top cop of the state, has been asked to look personally into the matter to ensure a speedy trial so that the culprits could be punished by the competent court without any further delay. The notice says that in the current scenario, it is necessary that the family of the deceased as well as other members of the SC community residing in the village are provided proper protection by the police. Both the authorities are expected to submit their report, within the stipulated time.
The 19-year-old girl belonging to Scheduled Caste was allegedly raped and brutalized on September 14 when she had gone to collect fodder. She was admitted to the Aligarh Muslim University’s Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and shifted to the Safdarjung hospital in Delhi on Monday. She succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday. Inspector General, Piyush Mordia, denied that the girl had been raped and cited the postmortem report to prove his point. He said that she had been strangulated by the accused. He said that all the four accused named by the victim had been arrested. The incident drew national outrage when the police allegedly cremated the girl’s mortal remains on the outskirts of her village in the early hours of Wednesday. The family claimed that they were not allowed to see the girl’s face for the last time and hold the cremation as per tradition. The Chief Minister also announced a compensation of Rs 2.5 million for the family and a job for one member, besides a house. The Chief Minister has also set up
Rahul Gandhi was stopped by U.P. police from marching to Hathras. a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident.
THERE have been protests all over India. The U.P. police stopped former Congress president Rahul Gandhi and general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on the Yamuna Expressway on Thursday afternoon. The two leaders along with Congress workers were marching towards Hathras to meet the family of the gang-rape victim before they were stopped before Jewar toll plaza. Police sources said they were detained under Section 188 of the IPC for violating prohibitive orders. When Gandhi told officials that he would leave his convoy behind and go alone on foot, it led to an impasse, and the police began pushing and shoving Congress workers. In the melee that ensued, Gandhi fell down and suffered bruises on the arm. He then sat down on a dharna on the Expressway. Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi in a video statement on the Hathras gangrape asked: “Is it a crime to be a daughter of a poor family?” She alleged that the issue was sought to be hushed up while
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referring to the victim as “Hathras’ Nirbhaya”. “I want to say that Hathras’ Nirbhaya did not die. She was killed by an oppressive government, by its administration, by the indifference of the Uttar Pradesh government,” alleged Sonia Gandhi in a stronglyworded statement. She alleged that while the victim did not get justice while she was alive, she was not allowed to be handed over to her family even when she was dead. Gandhi, in an emotional statement, claimed that the “crying mother” was robbed of her chance to bid a “final goodbye”. The Congress chief called it an “utter sin”. “The girl’s body was cremated forcefully. A person has dignity even after death. Our Hindu faith speaks of it. But that child was cremated like an orphan by the force of the police. What kind of justice is this? What kind of government is this? You think you will do anything and the nation will just watch? Absolutely not. The country will speak up against your injustice,” remarked Gandhi. She said that she on behalf of the Congress party stands with the bereaved family with their demand for justice.
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Balrampur (Uttar Pradesh) (IANS): Even as the embers of the Hathras incident continue to smoulder, yet another incident of a Dalit woman being gangraped and killed in Balrampur district has taken place. According to reports, a 22-year-old Dalit college student was raped and brutalized in the Gaisari village of Balrampur on Tuesday. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the crime. The woman, a secondyear B. Com student, had gone to a college in a nearby town to pay her fees on Tuesday. According to the family, she also worked in a private firm. The girl did not return home till late in the evening and the family made several attempts to contact her on her phone. Later in the night, the woman reportedly came home in a rickshaw in a semi-conscious state. She
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After Hathras, another woman raped, killed in Uttar Pradesh had a cannula injected in her forehand which indicated that she had undergone treatment. Family members said that the woman looked dazed and in a serious condition. The family rushed her to a nearby hospital, but she died on the way. The family has also alleged that the woman was lethally injected before she was raped. Balrampur Superintendent of Police, Dev Ranjan Verma, said: “The family said that the woman did not reach home on time on Tuesday. They tried to contact her but could not get in touch. After some time, she came home in a rickshaw with a glucose drip attached to her arm and she was in a bad state. The relatives took her to a hospital but she died on the way.” According to the mother of the victim, she was unable to speak when she came back home and could only manage to utter the
words, “I am in a lot of pain, I won’t survive.” “She had gone to get her admission done at 10 in the morning. We have the receipts. On her way back, 3-4 men forcibly put her in their car, injected her and raped her. The accused broke her back and her legs and sent her back in a rickshaw. She had no strength left to even walk,” the mother told reporters. However, the Balrampur Police, in a tweet, said reports about her limbs and waist being broken are not true and these injuries have not been confirmed in the autopsy report. Based on a complaint filed by the victim’s brother, the Balrampur police registered a case and arrested two accused, Shahid and Sahil, on charges of gangrape and murder on Wednesday night. The police also said that the victim was raped in the back room of a grocery store in the Gaisari village. The victim’s san-
dals were found outside the room and the owner of the grocery store is the alleged mastermind of the crime. Police investigations also revealed that the accused had tried to get the victim treated after raping her. They called a nearby doctor to come and see the victim but the doctor got suspicious of the situation and refused to treat her in the absence of a guardian. “A boy named Sahil came to call me around 5 pm. He took me to his uncle Shahid’s grocery shop. When I reached there, they told me to see a patient from their family. I saw that the room was empty and asked them who the woman was. They told me she is the daughter of a government secretary. I said I will not treat her until a woman or elder from the vicinity is present. They told me to go back to my clinic and said they will call the secretary and get the victim to my clinic.
I do not know where they went after that,” the doctor told local reporters. The doctor also confirmed that the victim did not have an IV drip attached when he saw her. Meanwhile, in what seems to be a replay of the Hathras incident, the Balrampur victim was also cremated in a hurry late on Tuesday night amidst heavy police deployment. The last rites were performed immediately after a post-mortem was conducted on the body. However, locals have said that the funeral was conducted with the permission of the victim’s family. Reacting to the incident, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav in a tweet in Hindi said, “After Hathras, a girl has been gangraped in Balrampur and she has now succumbed. The BJP government should not indulge in a cover-up like in Hathras and must immediately take strict action against
the culprits.” Balrampur District Magistrate (DM) Krishna Karunesh and Superintendent of Police Dev Ranjan Verma along with Mahant Mithilesh Nath Yogi of Devipatan temple at Tulsipur visited the family of the victim and consoled them. Mithilesh Yogi apprised the victim’s family about the prompt action taken by the police and the arrest of the two accused. The family members were assured that the accused would be punished without delay. A letter for compensation of Rs 618,000 was given to the victim’s family by Mahant Mithilesh. This compensation amount was to be deposited in the bank account of the victim’s mother by Thursday afternoon after completing due legal process. Any necessary help at the district and government level will also be provided to the victim’s family, the Mahant said.
Allahabad High Court issues notice to state government on Hathras incident Lucknow (IANS): The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court on Thursday took suo motu cognizance of the Hathras incident and issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government. The Uttar Pradesh government and the UP Police are under attack over the alleged gang-rape of a Dalit woman and the way her cremation was done by the Hathras administration in the dead of night. Meanwhile, the state government on Thursday said that the forensic report has revealed that the 19-year-old Hathras woman who succumbed to her injuries
at a Delhi hospital was not raped. Additional Director General, Law and Order, Prashant Kumar said the cause of her death is an injury on the neck and trauma resulting due to it, as per the forensic science laboratory (FSL) report. “The report of the FSL has come. It says clearly that samples did not have sperm. It makes clear that there was no rape or gang rape,” the ADG said. “Even the woman in her statement to police did not mention about rape but talked about ‘marpeet’ (beating) only,” he said. Last week, Additional Superintendent of
Police, Hathras, Prakash Kumar had told media persons that initially the accused were booked for attempt to murder under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code. Later, on receiving more inputs, Section 376-D (gangrape) of the IPC was added to the FIR, he had said. ADG Prashant Kumar said some people presented wrong facts to disturb social harmony and create caste violence in the state. “Police took immediate action in the case and now we will identify those who tried to disturb social harmony and create
caste violence,” he added. Meanwhile, Hathras District Magistrate Praveen Kumar Laxkar has been caught on video issuing a veiled threat to family members of the 19-year-old Dalit girl whose death has sparked nationwide outrage. In a video that has surfaced, Laxkar can be seen telling the girl’s father: “Half of the media people have left today, the other half will leave by tomorrow. Only we will stand with you. It is up to you whether you want to change your statement or not.”
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Bollywood expresses shock over Hathras gangrape Mumbai (IANS): Bollywood celebrities have expressed shock over the alleged brutal gangrape of a teenager in Hathras. B-Towners also voiced protest against the alleged cremation of the victim by the police without consent of her family early on Wednesday. Kangana Ranaut tweeted: “I have immense faith in @myogiadityanath ji, just how Priyanka Reddy rapists were shot dead on the very spot they raped and burnt her alive we want the same emotional, instinctive and impulsive justice for #HathrasHorror #HathrasHorrorShocksIndia.” Urmila Matondkar shared: “Beyond inhuman when those who come into power by selling women’s grief r in complete silence over #HathrasHorror #MediaCircus silent #WomensRights activists gayab Selective justice of #NewIndia? #HathrasHorrorShocksIndia #betibachao??” Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar wrote: “The UP police cremated the body of the rape victim of Hathras at 2.30 in the night without the permission or even the presence of the family. It leaves us with a question. What makes them confident that they will get away with this audacity. Who has given them this assurance.” Actress-politician Nagma posted: “Police did nt allow the family of deceased #hathras girl #ShameOnYouHathrasPolice #Manisha body to b taken to her hme but forcefully cremated her at night at 2.45am when
U.P. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath her mother kept crying and requesting for her body to see her and do their last rites as per Hindu rites, liars.” Actor-politician Prakash Raj tweeted: “Ahhh. So Depressing. what are we witnessing ..what has the UP police done ..@myogiadityanath #HathrasHorrorShocksIndia #JusticeForHathrasVictim” Nimrat Kaur posted: “So apparently the extent of the atrocity can go beyond what’s already unthinkable. The family’s deprived of a respectable farewell to their little girl. Easily one of the darkest moments we’ve witnessed as a country. #Hathras #JusticeForManishaValmiki” Singer Sona Mohapatra wrote: “Hoping all of India is listening, watching and noting. @ Uppolice #HathrasCase . #JusticeForHathrasVictim. I was not there, don’t know all
the details, don’t care to make this a political hulaboo, my heart & soul hears & cries for #ManishaValmiki & her family. Police reforms from the ground up please dear #India. We’ve been carrying forward the British legacy for too long. #Hathras.” Pooja Bhatt tweeted: “Devastating in every which way. Where do we go from here? Straight to hell. Actually no. We are as a species, already in a hell of our own making.” Swara Bhasker wrote: “It’s time. @myogiadityanath should RESIGN. Under him utter breakdown of law & order in UP. His policies have created caste strife, fake encounters, gang wars & there is a RAPE EPIDEMIC in Uttar Pradesh. #Hathras case is only one example. #YogiMustResign #PresidentRuleInUP” Anushka Sharma shared on Instagram story: “The horrific story of Hathras gangrape has devastated me...I sincerely hope that strictest punishment is given to the barbaric men who have carried out such a horrific, inhuman act on a young life and caused her family irreparable pain.” Shilpa Shetty posted: “A young life has been stunted so brutally that it has left me shaken. I truly hope the young girl who has succumbed to her injuries today receives justice. Cannot imagine the pain her family is in, but I hope against hopes for stringent laws to come into action, and these perpetrators of cruelty and inhumanity are punished and time and space not to be wasted
in our prisons. Peace prayers and strength to the family. #JusticeForManishaValmiki” Filmmaker Kunal Kohli tweeted: “#Hathras #HathrasHorror the punishment needs to be fast & severe to scare future criminals. Don’t hide their faces. Stop pampering your ‘Raja betas’. These criminals come from a society where the boy child is revered as some gift of god, who will take forward your legacy BS.” Preity Zinta wrote: “The #Hathras perpetrators should be treated the same way they treated that poor girl. These demons cannot be treated like humans. Justice delayed is justice denied. My heart goes out to her family. Imagine their pain? No goodbye, No closure #RIP #HathrasHorrorShocksIndia.” Koena Mitra tweeted: “#HathrasHorrorShocksIndia Tongue cut, Spine broken, Multiple rapes ..20 year old girl dies. Shame on Laws! Dear Women, Your boys need sex education and guidance. We don’t need to empower women, we need to educate MEN!! #justiceformanishavalmiki #changetheconstitutionforrape Aftab Shivdasani shared: “Shocking!! When will this disgusting mindset change!! The rapists must be hanged publicly and there must be capital punishment for such crimes in India. #HatrasCase Prayers for the poor girl and her family. So disturbing.” Stand up comedian and actor Vir Das wrote: “DEMAND action for #Hathras.”
‘India a holy land, now a land of rapists,’ says Madras High Court Tiruppur district. “I had pleaded with the court to provide shelter and care for the affected woman and also to direct the Director General of Police to set up a special investigation team headed by a Deputy Inspector General. I had also prayed to the court to direct the government to provide her financial assistance under the victims’ compensation scheme,” Suryaprakasam
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All acquitted in Babri Masjid demolition case New Delhi: A special CBI court in Uttar Pradesh this week held that the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992 was not planned but involved “anti-social elements” who got agitated and caused the destruction. It acquitted all the 32 persons accused by the CBI of a conspiracy to bring down the mosque, including BJP leaders LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Uma Bharti. “The accused tried to stop the demolition,” the court said. “Anti-social elements brought down the structure. The accused leaders tried to stop these people,” said the special judge, whose term had been extended for this verdict. The court also held that the audio and video evidence produced by the CBI did not establish conspiracy charges. It further said that the audio of the speeches was not clear. “There is no evidence that the accused got together in common cause with anti-social Kar Sewaks to bring down the disputed structure. The leaders seated on stage and those near the Ram Chabutara, VHP leader Ashok Singhal and BJP’s Vijaya Raje Scindia, did not suspect that a section of the Kar Sewaks will get agitated and climb the disputed structure,” the judge said. The mosque demolition was preceded by a series of ‘Rath Yatras’ led by L.K. Advani, whose campaign for a Ram temple catapulted the BJP to the national spotlight. The CBI alleged that Advani, Joshi, Uma Bharti and Kalyan Singh, the chief minister of U.P. at the time, were present near the mosque and delivered speeches that instigated the crowds to carry out the demolition. The CBI will decide on filing an appeal against the special court verdict after consulting the legal department, its counsel said. “After a copy of today’s verdict is received, it would be sent to the CBI headquarters where it would be studied by the legal department and a decision on filing an appeal would be taken as per its suggestion,” CBI counsel Lalit Singh said. Interestingly, the CBI court’s verdict runs counter to the findings of the Justice Liberhan Commission, which probed the sequence of events that led to the Babri Masjid demolition and submitted its report to the then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on June 30, 2009, 16 years after it was formed, and after holding 399 sittings. The Commission’s report held unequivocally that the events leading up to the demolition of the Babri Masjid were part of a planned conspiracy. This is a good time to recall some of its
Wednesday said it runs counter to a Supreme Court judgment and the constitutional spirit. Congress’s chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said every Indian who has innate faith in the Constitution and in the spirit of communal amity and brotherhood expects and urges the central and State governments to file an appeal against the decision of the special CBI court. The Supreme Court in its judgement on November 9 last year, pronounced by five judges, had clearly held that the demolition of Babri L.K. Advani key findings: “It is established that the events of and leading up to the 6th of December in the birthplace of the virtuous Lord Ram considered an incarnation of God and the ideal king, were tainted by a joint conspiratorial enterprise. A handful of malevolent leaders unabashedly invoked the name of the paragon of tolerance to turn peaceful communities into intolerant hordes.” “The factual matrix also yields indisputable evidence that lured by the prospect of power or wealth, a rank of leaders emerged within the BJP, RSS, VHP, Shiv Sena, Bajrang Dal etc. who were neither guided by any ideology nor imbued with any dogma nor restrained by any moral trepidation. These leaders saw the “Ayodhya Issue” as their road to success and sped down this highway mindless of the casualties they scattered about. These leaders were the executioners wielding the sword handed to them by the ideologues.” Advani, after being acquitted by a special CBI court on Wednesday in the Babri mosque demolition case, welcomed the court verdict by chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’, and said it vindicates his personal and the BJP’s belief and commitment to the ‘Ram Janmabhoomi Movement’ . “It is a very important decision and a matter of happiness for us. When we heard the news of the court’s order, we welcomed it by chanting Jai Shri Ram, Advani said in a video message. Later, he said, “I also feel blessed that this judgement has come in the footsteps of another landmark verdict of the Supreme Court given in November 2019, which paved the way for my long cherished dream of seeing a grand Shri Ram Mandir at Ayodhya, the foundation laying ceremony of which was held on 5th August, 2020.” Reacting to the Babri verdict, the Congress on
Masjid was a clear illegality and egregious violation of the rule of law, Surjewala told reporters. “But the special court exonerated all the accused. It is clear that the decision of the special court runs counter to the decision of the Supreme Court of India,” he said. “Entire country witnessed a deep-rooted political conspiracy by BJP-RSS and its leaders to destroy the country’s communal amity and brotherhood for usurping power at any cost,” he said.
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Mississauga, ON: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) recently released a first look at the redesigned Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, the next step in the company’s commitment to delivering a showroom full of new and extensively redesigned vehicles in Canada by the second quarter of 2021. Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada, Inc. recently announced this commitment to the com-
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Punjab lifts night curfew, Sunday lockdown as COVID-19 cases dip Chandigarh (IANS): Amid declining COVID-19 cases and deaths, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday ordered a slew of relaxations, including lifting of night curfew and an end to the Sunday lockdown, while directing the Director General of Police to strictly enforce wearing of masks and other safety norms. Among the relaxations announced are increasing the limit for marriage functions and funerals to 100 in the state, in line with the Centre’s guidelines, as well as easing the limit of three persons in a car and 50 per cent capacity in buses, subject to the condition of windows being open.
Amarinder Singh, however, has directed DGP Dinkar Gupta to ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols, with immediate action against those violating the mandatory masks condition. There should be no laxity, especially in view of the ongoing paddy procurement operations and the forthcoming festival season, he said. On the issue of reopening of schools and educational institutions, which the Centre had left to the states to decide post-October 15 under Unlock 5.0, the final decision will be announced after due deliberations between the Home Secretary and the Education Department, he said.
During a virtual meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in the state, the Chief Minister took note of the decline in the rising cases and deaths trend and said the restrictions imposed earlier by the state government had helped. However, he expressed concern over the increase in cases in rural areas, even though numbers in cities/towns were going down. Amarinder Singh also directed Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan to look into arranging for provision of vitamins, etc., to poor COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals. In a brief presentation earlier, the state’s expert
health committee head, K.K. Talwar, said the positivity rate in the state had come down from 10.85 per cent on September 14 to 5.12 per cent on September 28. The number of deaths and patients on ventilators had also shown a decline during this period, he said. The state’s COVID-19 death rate currently stands at 2.9 per cent, with deaths per million at 112.5. The recovery rate has gone up to 82.1 per cent. Health Minister Balbir Sidhu underlined the need for motivation of doctors and other medical staff to keep the situation under control.
Akali Dal’s posers to Rahul Gandhi on farm laws Chandigarh (IANS): The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Wednesday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to tell farmers why he had supported the abolition of the APMC Act and why he had not protested against the three ‘antifarmer’ agricultural bills when they were tabled in the Parliament for ratification. In a statement issued here, party spokesman Daljit Singh Cheema said that after failing on all fronts and betraying the farmers by amend-
ing the state APMC Act in 2017, Punjab Congress is now trying to win the sympathy of the farmers by indulging in cheap publicity stunts. “Getting Rahul Gandhi astride on a tractor in Punjab is nothing but a photo op designed to befool the farmers. The Congress has always adopted an anti-farmer stance, be it the party’s 2019 election manifesto calling for abolition of the APMC Act or the amendment of the state APMC Act in Punjab in 2017, which included
all the provisions contained in the farm bills passed recently,” Cheema said. The SAD leader said that before coming to Punjab, Rahul Gandhi should come clean and tell the farmers of the state where he was when the farm bills were tabled in the Parliament. He said Rahul Gandhi should also explain why no top leader from the Congress spoke against the Bills in the Parliament and why the party
did not even issue a whip to ensure all its MPs voted against the bills. Stating that both Rahul Gandhi and the Congress should not play a double game and try to deceive the farming community, Cheema said the former Congress President should tell the farmers why the party had not withdrawn support to the Udhav Thakeray-led Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra after the latter voted in favour of the farm bills in the Parliament.
Amarinder Singh announces Rs 5 million for upkeep of Bhagat Singh’s memorial Khatkar Kalan (IANS): Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday announced Rs 5 million for the upkeep and maintenance of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh’s memorial at the revolutionary’s ancestral village Khatkar Kalan, where he paid floral tributes on the martyr’s 113th birth anniversary. Remembering the courage of Bhagat Singh and other martyrs during the Indian freedom struggle, the Chief
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Amarinder Singh recalled his visit to the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nico-
bar Islands, where scores of revolutionaries lived through horrifying hardships in their fight to free India from the shackles of British imperialism. The Chief Minister was joined by AICC General Secretary and Punjab Affairs in-charge Harish Rawat, who also paid rich tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, along with state party President Sunil Jakhar and MP Preneet Kaur at the ‘samadhi sthal’.
looking at other options to scuttle the Centre’s new agriculture laws “that are designed to ruin Punjab’s farmers and economy”, said the Chief Minister. Terming President Ram Nath Kovind’s assent to the Farm Bills as “unfortunate and distressing”, Amarinder Singh said his government is exploring all options, including possible amendments to the state laws, to protect the interests of the farmers.
Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal, while paying homage to Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, called upon the people to follow in his footsteps and take inspiration from his ideals. They launched a sit-in agitation against the contentious agricultural laws at Khatkar Kalan Besides legal recourse, the Punjab government was
Rahul to hold tractor rallies across Punjab from October 3 Chandigarh (IANS): Joined by Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will lead tractor rallies across Punjab from October 3 to 5, in protest against the Centre’s recently enacted farm laws, party sources said on Thursday.
All Punjab Ministers and Congress MLAs will participate in the protest rallies, along with AICC General Secretary in-charge of Punjab affairs, Harish Rawat, and state president Sunil Jakhar, to give voice to the angst and pain of the farmers, whose livelihood and future has been put at
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