by Deepinder Dhillon | May 2, 2019 | Media Releases Archive
Victoria, B.C. – “The provincial and federal government’s ability to respond to spills is nowhere near ‘world class’ — it is not even passingly adequate,” says Andrew Weaver, MLA for Oak Bay – Gordon Head and leader of the B.C. Green Party. “The diesel...
by Deepinder Dhillon | May 2, 2019 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA B.C. — After years of community members fighting their government over the safety of their drinking water, the B.C. Minister of Environment has cancelled the waste discharge permit for Cobble Hill Holdings, effective immediately. “I’m glad the...
by Deepinder Dhillon | May 2, 2019 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA B.C. – The B.C. Green Party would like to wish all those celebrating Passover a safe and happy holiday. Chag Pesach sameach! Over a traditional Seder meal, families and friends will gather to retell the story of liberation from slavery. Passover embodies...
by Deepinder Dhillon | May 2, 2019 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. NDP minority government today introduced lobbying reform, the first B.C. Green initiative to be introduced as legislation following the May 9 election. The B.C. Greens were the only party to campaign to reform B.C.’s lobbying laws and...
by Deepinder Dhillon | May 2, 2019 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, B.C. Green Party spokesperson for environment, issued the following statement in response to the government’s announcement that is beginning a review of B.C.’s environmental assessment process. A commitment to review and revitalize...
by Deepinder Dhillon | May 2, 2019 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – Adam Olsen, B.C. Green Party spokesperson for agriculture, welcomed the publication of the Wild Salmon Advisory Council’s report. Olsen is a member of the Advisory Council, which was formed following his call for the creation of a similar body to...
