Tag: Multiculturalism
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5% Cap Sought On Remittance Fees
VICTORIA – Jane Shin, New Democrat spokesperson for multiculturalism and immigration, introduced legislation on Wednesday that would eliminate fee gouging when sending money overseas. “A great number of hardworking British Columbians send money internationally to support their loved ones,” said Shin. “Remittances are widely used by Canadians to help out friends or family members in…
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Mable Elmore Loses Tight Federal NDP Race
Vancouver-Kensington MLA Mable Elmore fought a well-organized battle in the federal NDP nomination for candidate in Vancouver East in the 2015 national election. However, the second term NDP MLA lost in the tight race to Vancouver-Mount Pleasant Jenny Kwan. NDP members elected Kwan as their candidate in Vancouver East for the upcoming federal election. Kwan…
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Filipino Politicians Eye 2015 Canada Election
VANCOUVER- Mable Elmore formally launched her bid to seek the NDP nomination for the federal riding of Vancouver-East at the Philippine Diamonds Society of B.C. Clubhouse on Powell Street last December 21. Elmore is currently a member of the B.C. Legislative Assembly, representing Vancouver-Kensington for the provincial NDP. Elmore’s declaration brings to at least three…