It’s not just the NDP government — and private industry — we’re being asked to trust. This bill would also empower cabinet to give authority to industry hired professionals and sidestep existing government processes and oversight. Sonia Furstenau writes. Sonia was leader of the BC Greens from 2020 to 2025. Published May 27, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/05/27/Another-Reason-Oppose-Bill-15/

Here’s Another Reason to Oppose the Government’s Bill 15

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Here’s Another Reason to Oppose the Government’s Bill 15