by Deepinder Dhillon | May 11, 2021 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the province introduced legislation for paid sick leave. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement: “More than a year into this pandemic, workers deserve a better plan...
by Deepinder Dhillon | Apr 20, 2021 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC NDP government’s 2021 Budget makes some important investments but lacks the ambition required to set the province up for a strong future. “I welcome the much-needed investments in Budget 2021 in areas like health care and supporting people and...
by Deepinder Dhillon | Apr 14, 2021 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – B.C. marks a somber fifth year since the public health emergency was declared in response to rising death rates related to illicit drugs. Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement: ...
by Deepinder Dhillon | Apr 12, 2021 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Green Party, MLA for Cowichan Valley gave her response today to the Speech from the Throne. “After a year of sacrifice and loss, what British Columbians need in this moment is a shared sense of common purpose,...
by Deepinder Dhillon | Apr 9, 2021 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – Since the beginning of April, more than 6,000 British Columbians have tested positive with COVID-19. As we navigate the third wave of this pandemic, many are looking to government for transparency and decisive action. “Earlier this spring, I said it...
by Deepinder Dhillon | Mar 18, 2021 | Media Releases Archive
VICTORIA, B.C. – The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General has tabled an amendment to proposed legislation as a result of issues raised by Adam Olsen, B.C. Green MLA for Saanich-North and the Islands and a member of Tsartlip First Nation, earlier in the...
