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BREAKING: Premier apologizes over ethnic vote plan
VANCOUVER/CKNW (AM980)
Marcella Bernardo | Email news tips to Marcella
2/28/2013

Premier Christy Clark has now issued an apology for documents confirming her office planned to win ethnic votes using government resources.

Deputy Premier Rich Coleman read her prepared statement during Question Period this afternoon in Victoria.
 

"The document did not recognize that there are lines that can not be crossed in conducting this outreach and it is unacceptable. The language in this draft document and some of the recommendations are absolutely inappropriate."

Coleman did not say why Clark couldn't read the apology herself, but he confirmed a review has been launched.

Statement from Premier Christy Clark:

I have now had the opportunity to read the draft outreach document and I want to sincerely apologize to British Columbians.

The document did not recognize there are lines that cannot be crossed in conducting this outreach and it is unacceptable.  The language in this draft document and some of the recommendations are absolutely inappropriate.

As such, I am asking my Deputy Minister to conduct a review to ensure that no government resources were inappropriately used.  When that report is complete, it will determine what further actions may be taken.

Every community in British Columbia contributes to the rich diversity of our province and the very fabric of who we are. We need to embrace and respect that fact.

As a government we have a responsibility to reach out to every community to ensure they are engaged and understand the services that are available to them.


 

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  1. LordofLangley posted on 02/28/2013 02:24 PM
    Oh come on, she got caught along with her gang, she wouldn't have issued an apology if this story wasn't leaked out. Typical of the BC Liberals, shooting themselves over and over again.
    1. RichardF_4221 posted on 02/28/2013 04:49 PM
      @LordofLangley I didn't think Gang and shooting were allowed in the same paragraphi in Langley anymore.
  2. UnemployedinBC posted on 02/28/2013 02:27 PM
    Does this mean the moneys to the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (IEC-BC) which announced that the Campbell River & District Chamber of Commerce is one of 11 organizations to be awarded funding from the $1.4 million Employer Innovation Fund (EIF) to help develop initiatives and resources to attract and integrate skilled immigrants into BC workplaces
    Will be taken Back..... Looks this document was leaked a bit too late.
  3. Fate posted on 02/28/2013 02:30 PM
    Yup, she's so sorry that she couldn't even be bothered to show up in the leg today and deliver the apology herself.
    1. TonyB_0924 posted on 02/28/2013 04:27 PM
      @Fate OOOOOO She’s sorry ha ha ha … She sorry her and her hech men got caught again HA HA HA
  4. whiterockj posted on 02/28/2013 02:49 PM
    hey Christy, dont waste the money on an investigation to find out what went wrong here.

    just go find a mirror.

    please, save us the money.
  5. brianp1950 posted on 02/28/2013 02:52 PM
    Since you seem to be in the mood of apologizing, why not apologize to the people of BC for the highest gas taxes in North America? Price today in Calgary $1.07/l, price in Regina $1.10/l and in Winnipeg its $1.10/l. Today in Vancouver the price is $1.45/l and in Abbotsord which is not part of the GVRD the price is $1.32/l. All this and Translink still needs money coming out the wazoo!
    1. UnemployedinBC posted on 02/28/2013 04:02 PM
      @brianp1950 You just back off on Translink. Its Driver and taxpayer funded for a reason. If it wasnt funded how it is now, the users of the system would have to pay out of their own pocket to make it work. You dont want that do you? Do you really want transit users paying their own way? Give your head a shake brian.
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  6. bctaxpayer posted on 02/28/2013 03:12 PM
    I have told you BC tax paying people that this BC Lie beral is very corrupt right into the un elected premier's office. how can you continue and vote this corrupt party. Risky Clark cannot be trusted even with her hand in the cookie jar.
  7. michael_4092 posted on 02/28/2013 03:54 PM
    Apology NOT accepted!
  8. BorjeP posted on 02/28/2013 04:32 PM
    The investigation is not to find out what went wrong, it is being conducted to find and punish the "leaker"
    1. RichardF_4221 posted on 02/28/2013 04:46 PM
      @BorjeP No you're wrong...ALL political investigations aren't to lay blame, or get to the bottom of what happenned, it's to figure out how to do it again and not get caught next time. And it's not just the Liberals, I'm talking about, it's every political party that's ever existed. The punishment isn't for doing what you did, it's for embarassing the party. The true goal of investigations is like a marine survey on an old boat, find the holes and fix them to keep the thing afloat.
  9. brianp1950 posted on 02/28/2013 04:40 PM
    Is the Liberal party going to pay back any funds that were used for this bribe attempt? why should the taxpayers have to pay for this? these guys should come with built in apologies!
    1. Ron_26 posted on 02/28/2013 04:45 PM
      @brianp1950 What funds?
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  10. joes_2868 posted on 02/28/2013 04:44 PM
    Ken280: The readers consultant, a man with a briefcase 50 miles away from home. We are waiting Ken!
    1. RichardF_4221 posted on 02/28/2013 04:48 PM
      @joes_2868 He's still trying to gather his thoughts without admitting the Go NDP Go has ever done anything wrong.
      Like running their one credible leader in decades out of the party for having a personality and a little self control.
    2. Ken280 posted on 03/01/2013 03:28 PM
      @joes_2868 You still ranting that it will take 49% hahaha!The Liberal/cons will be very lucky to get 10 seats! Corrupt, Corrupt, your Liberal/Cons of the coalition. Thumper Joe the grouse in heat running around with his grouse fright wig and wearing a Tu,Tu, hopping on the port mann bridge looking for real men to scream at and yell , "the commie's are coming"!,More Liberal/Con strategy! HAHA GO NDP GO
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  11. WayneM_2492 posted on 02/28/2013 04:56 PM
    They must be setting up for a new "leader". Even she cannot be this stupid.
    1. bctaxpayer posted on 02/28/2013 07:05 PM
      @WayneM_2492 No doubt risky Clark is the most Stupid leader that the lie berals have ever had.Yes she Is STUPID.
    2. miltw posted on 03/01/2013 09:40 AM
      @WayneM_2492 Sure she can and look at all the help she has to look stupid over.
  12. SlimP_9860 posted on 02/28/2013 05:07 PM
    "This party couldn't run a hotdog stand."
  13. joes_2868 posted on 02/28/2013 05:59 PM
    bctaxpayer: Unelected premier! Ralph Kline, Ed Stelmach, Alison Redord, in Alerta, all unelected by the public at one time.
    Greg Selinger in Manitoba, unelected by the public at one time. Kathy Dunderdale in Newfoundland, unelected by the public at one time.
    Glen Clark, Dan Miller, and Ujjal Dosanjh, in B.C., all unelected by the public at one time.
    READERS WERE NOT BORN YESTERDAY.
    1. Ken280 posted on 02/28/2013 06:06 PM
      @joes_2868 Thumper Joe! The heated man blowing a fuse, that his CC has *u*k*d up,again!Ha Ha Ha!Go NDP Go
    2. bhappy posted on 02/28/2013 09:25 PM
      @joes_2868 easy Joes...I know it's been a rough week for you guys, but it's not over yet. hahahaha
      I bet you're very happy about the wonderful media Kevie got you guys this week...and Christy thinks it's ok?
      You should be ashamed to support a party that has such utter contempt towards British Columbians or maybe you condone this insulting strategy???
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  14. BillF_8 posted on 02/28/2013 06:34 PM
    Even her own party hacks are revolting against her, keep this up premier air head Clark and you'll be reduced to ten seats or less come the election. Good riddance the whole sorry lot.
    y
    1. bctaxpayer posted on 02/28/2013 07:09 PM
      @BillF_8 I can hardly wait to May when we can Boot these Corrupt lie berals out of office.What a goofy team they have totally ignorant.
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  15. taxed to death posted on 02/28/2013 08:10 PM
    Darn christy does this mean that we're not gonna be saved by your LNG plan anymore....awe schucks....now snooks do the honorable thing....drop the writ, seems like you have no choice....it is so so so over, say buh bye to any hopes of a political career....people are in jail for less
  16. RegA [deleted] posted on 02/28/2013 08:38 PM
    When I heard Vaugn Palmer having a discussion with Windbag Till(hope you see this Phil)about this leek, I had to think, this is the coup de gras(whatever that means) My take on this debockle, is Christy sent Pudgy into make a statement because she was busy drafting up her resignation. What's the difference. If she quit tommorrow, she'd have the weekend off, and leave the unfortunate circumstances to sink in the quagmire commonly referred to as "B.C. Politics". This caper has even p1ssed off the very ethnic groups it was aimed at. Many, could see Christy had an affrectionate affinity towards the Southeast Asian community, by reviewing many photo ops. Campbell too! Christy, do yourself a favour, and take a walk in bare feet across the ledge lawn. Who needs it? Then call Harper to take your consular post. This is a real stinker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Even re-opening the coast guard yard, with your persuasion and the help of your friends in Ottawa, won't help you in Point Grey.
  17. insite posted on 02/28/2013 09:48 PM
    Premier Clark ordered a review "...to ensure that no government resources were inappropriately used."

    Premier Clark also indicated that she wanted "...to ensure nothing inappropriate happened."

    In my view, the review is a waste of time. She has already provided clear instructions that the review should ensure that the government did no wrong.

    So, the review will conclude that while its "quick-win" strategy document and wording clearly crossed the line, it was not followed... "

    This story has yet to unfold.
    1. miltw posted on 03/01/2013 09:50 AM
      @insite Here's a thought for crissy . Why not ensure honesty and have someone not in politics hold the review?

      Coleman will probably appoint Foghorn to lead any review committee so the voters won't have to guess at how the surprise findings of absolutely nothing done out of the ordinary here. Case dismissed vote for me..

      I nominate AGT or Rafe Mair because we can appreciate openness and honesty. If they find the liebrals clean I would believe them.
  18. PhilW_2 posted on 02/28/2013 10:10 PM
    Ha Ha Ha .. Christy cant even show up..Go back to the Blue Boy Christy There looking for people
  19. bhappy posted on 03/01/2013 02:23 AM
    No reviews, no more spending of our tax dollars to try and find a scape goat to cover up the mistakes of your hand picked political strategists Christie!

    My goodness, stop thinking you can win this election.....you can't. We are tired of being lied to and held in such contempt!

    The other sad part to this is she got the advice from the Stephen Harper Playbook.......and we all know how honest and forthright he is :):)
  20. hot-dog posted on 03/01/2013 07:59 AM
    Please CKNW don't give her her old job back
    1. MichaelD_10 posted on 03/01/2013 09:38 AM
      @hot-dog I liked when she ran for the premiers job. It got her off the radio. I could barely stand to listen to her,cutting folks off that did not agree with her point of view.

      All you got was Christi's point of view whether you liked it or not.
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