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B.C. MLAs Make Case For Fall Election

CBC | Posted 04.08.2013 | Canada British Columbia
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Three of B.C.'s four independent MLAs are proposing a number of changes they say could make the legislature more open and accountable. Vic...

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Why Can't I Know Where My Taxes Are Going in Victoria?

Jordan Bateman | Posted 08.18.2012 | Canada Business
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Jordan Bateman

Why aren't our MLAs comfortable releasing their expense reports? Why not follow the example set by Toronto City Hall where councillors publish every receipt online? Are B.C.'s MPs and MLAs hiding something from the taxpayer? MPs and senators and Ottawa have been violating their own documentation and contracting rules, is the same thing happening here in Victoria?

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