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Sources in the industry say that as many as 70 per cent of offers made in B.C. over the past year were without conditions, meaning people are waiving home inspections or financing approval. Even in Kamloops, realtors say more sales are being completed with no conditions.

One family in Nanaimo found out the hard way just how risky that can be. After paying over the asking price and waiving an inspection on their first home, they found out it had damage that would cost up to $100,000 to repair. This could easily happen to any family throughout B.C.

Our plan is about protecting people. The legislation weve introduced would create a limited period in which the buyers can have an inspection done and ensure they have appropriate financing in place. This will put them in a better position to make a sound decision about buying a home in an overheated market.

Kevin Falcon and the BC Liberals may not think protecting people from this overheated market is necessary. Unfortunately, weve seen what 16 years of their inaction looks like and weve been working to clean up their mess since we formed government in 2017.

We are adding to the housing stock with 32,000 homes built or underway. Weve also turned 18,000 empty condos in the Lower Mainland into rental units through the speculation and vacancy tax. And we are working with local governments to speed up approvals or new homes across the province.

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home and buyers deserve to be protected when buying a home. We know there is more work to do, but weve got a plan to build more homes, make it easier for people to find a place they can afford and protect people from unnecessary risks.

Were committed to building a stronger B.C. where everyone can thrive, not just those at the very top.

Editors Note: This opinion piece reflects the views of its author, and does not necessarily represent the views of CFJC Today or Pattison Media.

by Chilliwack MLA Dan Coulter

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A liberal advocacy group is broadening its legal effort to disqualify Republican lawmakers from running for reelection because of their support of the events surrounding the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Free Speech For People filed lawsuits on behalf of voters in Arizonas Maricopa County that challenge the eligibility for the office of GOP Reps. Paul Gosar and Andy Biggs, and state Rep. Mark Finchem.

Mr. Gosar and Mr. Biggs are running for reelection in November. Mr. Finchem is running for secretary of state with former President Donald Trumps endorsement.

The suits say the lawmakers should be barred from seeking office because of their support for the pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, citing the 14th Amendment.

The third section of the amendment says that no person shall be a Senator or Representative in Congress, or elector of President and Vice-President, or hold any office, civil or military, under the United States who has engaged in insurrection or rebellion.

The lawsuits follow similar suits the same group filed targeting Republican Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia and Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina.

Mrs. Greene is seeking to dismiss the case against her, while U.S. District Judge Richard E. Myers II, a Trump appointee, last month blocked the effort to disqualify Mr. Cawthorn from the ballot in North Carolina, ruling that the Amnesty Act of 1872 granted amnesty to future insurrectionists.

Rob Fein, legal director for Free Speech For People, told the Arizona Mirror that there are holes in that argument.

That ruling hasnt been defended by anyone, Mr. Fein said of the ruling in Mr. Cawthorns case. The facts are very strong in these cases that Gosar, Biggs and Finchem were heavily involved in not only the effort to introduce fake slates of electors but also involved in the violent extremist groups that gathered at the Capitol.

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OTTAWA Today, media has reported that nearly two-thirds of Canadians have seen the rising rate of inflation outpace their wage gains over the pandemic. This creates the same effect as a pay cut for millions of workers. The new interest rate hike announced by the Bank of Canada this morning will also put more pressure on the household budgets of Canadians.

"Canadians are now paying more interest on their debt to the big banks. To make matters worse, big companies are raising their prices and its putting an unreasonable amount of pressure on household budgets, said NDP Finance Critic Daniel Blaikie (ElmwoodTranscona). Canadians with stagnant wages shouldn't be expected to pay more to increase the giant profits of banks and big corporations. In last week's budget there was some progress to make the ultra-rich pay their fair share, but more needs to be done. These measures should be expanded to include the grocery and big box stores making record profits."

In last weeks federal budget, New Democrats used their power to make big banks and other financial institutions pay a little bit more of their fair share after making record profits. New Democrats are calling for these measures to be extended to big box stores and big oil companies making record profits so that the money can be reinvested in solutions that make life more affordable for you and your family.

When the cost of food, housing and gas for your cars goes up faster than workers wages, its like getting a hefty pay cut its not fair, said Blaikie. Rich CEOs are lining their pockets on the backs of struggling Canadians. It doesnt have to be this way. Instead of maintaining a rigged system that benefits the wealthiest, we need to fix it by making sure those at the top pay their fair share. By doing so, we can invest more in healthcare, build affordable homes, and create good jobs that help fight the climate crisis for Canadians.

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OTTAWA Today, NDP Critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Jenny Kwan called out the Liberal government for requiring Afghan interpreters to complete even more bureaucratic red tape before they can bring their families to safety in Canada. Only days after the interpreters held a protest and hunger strike to highlight the already frustrating and lengthy process in March, the government requested even more documentation from their family members seeking asylum.

Afghan interpreters and their families have gone through enough, said Kwan. Just days after their protest, the government decided to complicate the process even more for these Afghan interpreters and their family members threatened by the Taliban. While the families flee for their lives in Afghanistan, the government is burying their loved ones with more onerous paperwork. For some, this may as well be a death sentence.

In an email to Afghan interpreters, the government says they have 30 days to submit additional documents, or their families applications may be refused. The families have already submitted abundant documentation to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) when they first applied. Now, eight months later, the government is putting up more hurdles for the families. Justin Trudeaus Liberals need to make good on their promise to bring the families of Afghan interpreters to safety in Canada.

Former Afghan interpreters are part of the Canadian military family they deserve recognition, said Kwan. They have already gone through layers and layers of vetting and security checks when they served with Canadian troops. The Canadian military has vouched for them with certifications. At the Special Afghanistan Committee, all the former interpreters said that they will vouch for their family members. If the government doesnt stop with this bureaucratic red tape, more lives will be lost.

The NDP is calling once again on the Liberals to waive the documentation requirements, issue single travel journey documents to the family members to reach a third country and, from there, organize evacuation flights to reunite them with their loved ones in Canada. The NDP is also calling on the government to waive the refugee determination requirements and allow Afghans to apply for the special immigration measures from within Afghanistan.

Reactions from former Afghan interpreters:

I do not know how to reply or submit these when I have no contact with my family. They are hiding from the Taliban. They are barely surviving. They do not have the luxury of accessing computers. One of my brothers has gone missing and I fear that he may have been captured by the Taliban. As the government delays the process, the risks for our family members increases. Eventually their luck will run out and they will lose their lives. Safiullah Mohammad Zahed

Previous to this, we have received numerous requests from IRCC and different government departments asking for many of the same documentations. The families have submitted what documentations we could get our hands on already. For some, they have had to burn them fearing that the Taliban will find them. How can we produce documents that have already been burned? This was all explained to the government. Now they are asking for them again but this time with a 30-day deadline. We have supported Canadaat the risk of our lives and the lives of our familiesand now it seems as though the government is getting back at us for speaking out. I cant help but to think that they are just trying to get rid of us by coming up with a reason to refuse our applications. Ghulam Faizi

All we are asking for is that our families be treated the same as Ukrainian nationals. We understand what they are going through and we support them wholeheartedly. They are trying to escape the violence and death inflicted by the Russians. We have been there. Now, our family members are trying to escape the Taliban. Are our lives not worth the same as Ukrainian nationals? Ahmad Sayed

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