Dan Brooks, 41, was elected tSaturday as Leader of the BC Conservative Party.
Brooks, the owner and operator of Crystal Lake Lodge in north-central British Columbia, attributed his victory to a clear vision for determined leadership, economic development and fiscal responsibility.
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In early July, Brooks unveiled a proposal to sell government-owned liquor stores and casino operations with the proceeds allocated to new economic development initiatives. Later, at the end of August, he pointed to the money-losing, debt-ridden BC Pavilion Corporation as another potential privatization asset.
Brooks major policy announcement 害羞草研究所� a 害羞草研究所楳ade in B.C.害羞草研究所� pipeline to carry Canada害羞草研究所檚 oil to Asian markets 害羞草研究所� was unveiled at a news conference in Vancouver on August 24.
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Brooks further explained why the creation of new, high-paying jobs for British Columbians is vital and urgent.
害羞草研究所淯nder Christy Clark害羞草研究所檚 dismal economic mismanagement, B.C. has fallen to sixth-place amongst all provinces in terms of median-employment income,害羞草研究所� he said.
害羞草研究所淓ven though the Premier takes home two salaries 害羞草研究所� one from taxpayers and another annual top-up for $50,000 from lobbyists and corporate bagmen 害羞草研究所� the average British Columbian is rapidly losing ground.
害羞草研究所淢y goal over the next eight months leading up to the May 9, 2017 general election is to lay out a compelling vision and plan to restore the province害羞草研究所檚 finances, create high-paying jobs and fix our broken economy.害羞草研究所�
