PROMISE: NDP leader John Horgan promising in 2021 if reelected, the NDP will start building new LTC facilities. There will be new requirements for private care homes. There will be an increase in wages. $1.4 billion capital spend to eliminate multi room facilities. #bcpoli
Horgan promising 'culturally sensitive care facilities'. Says care takers should be speaking to residents in their own language. "We are going to give dignity back to seniors." #bcpoli #bcvotes
Horgan asked about Morgane Oger posting a picture saying FXXX the Police, Horgan says she is not the candidate in Vancouver-False Creek this time. Says it's not opinion about police. #bcpoli #bcvotes
On transit funding support, Horgan says he worked with Feds to get financial support to keep BC Transit and TransLink solvent. #bcvotes #bcpoli
Horgan is listening to mayors council on SkyTrain plan. Says when plan comes it will be fully funded. This could include financial support for SkyTrain to UBC and all the way to Langley. Horgan is waiting for ask from mayors. #bcpoli #bcvotes
On more details on seniors plan and one facility top up, Horgan says more details are coming in platform. Sounds like they are committing long term to the single site policy in LTC. #bcpoli #bcvotes
John Horgan says he got mixed up when he said you can vote for the party leader. Voters must vote for the party or the local candidate. #bcpoli #bcvotes
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