Campbell Cancels the Fall Sitting of the Legislature.

CAMPBELL HIDES FROM PUBLIC, TOUGH QUESTIONS

BY CANCELLING LEGISLATURE SITTING – JAMES

"Gordon Campbell’s government is arrogant and out-of-touch with British Columbians," said James. "The legislature is not his private club - it’s the place where his government is held accountable by the people of B.C."

Earlier today, the Campbell government announced that it would break its promise to call the Legislature back to work in October. James said that with the economy slowing, the forest industry in crisis, and ongoing problems with patient care, the Campbell government is walking away from the needs of average people.

"It’s clear that Gordon Campbell just doesn’t get it," said James. "He is more worried about taking tough questions on issues like the massive pay-hike he gave his top executives and the gas tax that is hitting average families than he is about the issues British Columbians face everyday."

James said that the New Democrats would use the fall session to bring forward legislation to establish a seniors’ advocate, raise the minimum wage, improve protections for farm workers and tighten up the conflict of interest rules.

"British Columbians deserve better from their government," said James. "A government that listens, that is in touch and that isn’t afraid of accountability. Campbell can try to hide from British Columbians, but ultimately they will judge him on his record of arrogance and unaccountability."