Vaughn Palmer

Victoria

Political Columnist at Vancouver Sun

Vancouver Sun's provincial affairs political columnist, based in Victoria.

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Articles

NDP continues go-slow approach to Massey tunnel replacement as fears of a price rise grow

1 day ago | vancouversun.com | Vaughn Palmer

Advertisement 1Vaughn Palmer: It's four years since the B.C. NDP announced the budget. Recent comments suggest the government is softening us up for a big price hikeArticle contentVICTORIA — There was little fanfare last week when the New Democrats finally got around to filing a formal application for environmental approval of the much-delayed replacement for the George Massey Tunnel.
Contract talks stalled as B.C. pleads poverty with its main union

2 days ago | vancouversun.com | Vaughn Palmer

Advertisement 1Vaughn Palmer: Union accuses NDP government of 'intimidation and delaying tactics' as provincial debt approaches $100 billion and is on track to hit $160 billion within the next three yearsArticle contentVICTORIA — The B.C. government’s main union has accused the New Democrats of engaging in “delaying and intimidation tactics” around a new contract for the more than 30,000 unionized workers in government and its ministries.
B.C. NDP may need to tweak fast-track law, as Greens dig in their heels

5 days ago | vancouversun.com | Vaughn Palmer

Advertisement 1Vaughn Palmer: The Greens share the goal of removing unnecessary red tape to expedite construction of hospitals, schools and other public infrastructure, but they have some concerns about the sweeping power Bill 15 would give the government. Article contentVICTORIA — The New Democrats learned this week that the two Green party MLAs, their sometime supporters, won’t be voting for Bill 15, the government’s troubled Infrastructure Projects Act.
B.C. premier walks into opposition trap over comments about festival killings

6 days ago | vancouversun.com | Vaughn Palmer

Advertisement 1The premier has been facing criticism from all sides for prejudging murder caseArticle contentVICTORIA — The Conservatives sprang a trap on the New Democrats on Thursday over Premier David Eby’s defiance of the legislature rule that members don’t comment on matters before the courts or under police investigation. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.
NDP's fast-track legislation condemned by B.C. Indigenous leaders

1 week ago | vancouversun.com | Vaughn Palmer

Advertisement 1Vaughn Palmer: B.C. government failed to follow its own law on consulting Indigenous groups before introducing project legislationArticle contentVICTORIA — Premier David Eby was to meet with Indigenous leaders on Wednesday night after they complained he’d failed to properly consult them about the government’s new Infrastructure Projects Act. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
Fast-track legislation condemned by B.C. Indigenous leaders

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Vaughn Palmer

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby was to meet with Indigenous leaders on Wednesday night after they complained he’d failed to properly consult them about the government’s new Infrastructure Projects Act. “I’ve got some work to do tonight with the leadership council,” Eby conceded to reporters at a midday news conference in Victoria.
Far from cutting red tape, B.C. NDP fast-tracking law hands big powers to cabinet

1 week ago | vancouversun.com | Vaughn Palmer

Advertisement 1Vaughn Palmer: The New Democrats could bypass normal permitting processes for their pet projects, which could give rise to abuseArticle contentVICTORIA — The New Democrats have finally introduced their promised legislation to expedite approval of major projects, with much talk of “streamlining, fast tracking and cutting red tape.”Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
B.C. premier steps over a line in condemnation of Lapu Lapu Day driver

1 week ago | vancouversun.com | Vaughn Palmer

Advertisement 1 Vaughn Palmer: As premier, David Eby should not be suggesting what judges should decide, even if people agree with him Article content VICTORIA — Premier David Eby departed from the usual political practice of not commenting on matters before the courts when he told the legislature last week that he hopes the man accused in the Lapu Lapu Day festival rampage “spends the rest of his goddamn life in jail.” Sign In or Create an Account Article content Article content Eby later...
B.C. Premier David Eby promises overhaul of Mental Health Act, even as courts tackle existing law

1 week ago | vancouversun.com | Vaughn Palmer

Advertisement 1Vaughn Palmer: B.C. likely to lose constitutional challenge to law allowing involuntary detention of people with mental health issuesArticle contentVICTORIA — Premier David Eby has ordered a review and modernization of the province’s Mental Health Act after last weekend’s fatal rampage at the Lapu Lapu festival in the Filipino community. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.
David Eby congratulates Mark Carney, then reiterates B.C. demands of Ottawa

2 weeks ago | vancouversun.com | Vaughn Palmer

Advertisement 1Opinion: The B.C. premier ticked off many items on the to-do list. Article contentVICTORIA — On the morning after the election, Premier David Eby, of course, congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on the win. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. We apologize, but this video has failed to load.