At the B.C. legislature’s first session since the NDP’s narrow election win in October, government house leader Mike Farnworth was unapologetic about the controversy over new laws aimed at accelerating development. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew MacLeod reports. Andrew is The Tyee's legislative bureau chief. Published June 2, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/06/02/NDP-Defends-Rush-Pass-Bills-Speed-Development/

NDP Defends the Rush to Pass Bills That Speed Development

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