by Deepinder Dhillon | Nov 1, 2022 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party and Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, released the following statement on the disqualification of Anjali Appadurai from the BC NDP leadership contest: “This is a sad day for democracy,”...
by Deepinder Dhillon | Nov 1, 2022 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – As prices soar at the pump and cost of living continues to rise, the BC Green Caucus is calling on the province to work with the federal government to introduce a windfall profits tax on the oil and gas industry that is rebated back to British...
by Deepinder Dhillon | Nov 1, 2022 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the Minister of Health announced a five-year health human resources strategy along with 70 recommendations to improve healthcare in British Columbia. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, has issued the following...
by Deepinder Dhillon | Nov 1, 2022 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – B.C. Green leader Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement on the fall session: “With the number of overlapping crises facing British Columbians, this session we’d like to see more collaboration between all parties...
by Deepinder Dhillon | Nov 1, 2022 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – British energy company Drax has been consolidating wood pellet operations in British Columbia, controlling approximately two thirds of the industry. The B.C. Green Caucus is calling on government to suspend the company’s operating licenses. “Today...
by Deepinder Dhillon | Nov 1, 2022 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the B.C. Greens tabled legislation to protect bear dens in British Columbia as the province lacks comprehensive protection. “I was happy to stand today and introduce our first Private Member’s Bill of the fall sitting of the Legislature,” said...