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BC NDP dodges accountability in housing debate
VICTORIA, B.C. – Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands has issued the following statement in response to housingregulations and modeling released today by the province: "The regulations...
Furstenau responds to Amnesty call to halt Coastal GasLink pipeline
VICTORIA, B.C. – In response to Amnesty International calling for a halt to the Coastal GasLink pipeline construction in Wet'suwet'en territory, the removal of police and security forces, and an end...
B.C. Greens spotlight government accountability issues in fall session
VICTORIA, B.C. - This fall legislative session demonstrated the critical need for the B.C. Greens to hold the government accountable on key issues such as housing, climate, and family welfare. There...
B.C. Greens call for ban on fossil fuel advertising
VICTORIA, B.C. - As world leaders gather at COP28 to strategize about reducing emissions to stave off the worst impacts of climate change, the B.C. Green Caucus is calling on the BC NDP to ban...
Furstenau: Fiscal update shows B.C. can afford to invest in urgent social needs
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, Finance Minister Katrine Conroy gave a fiscal and economic update on the province’s second quarterly report followed by the Auditor General’s release of the Summary Financial...
B.C. Greens call for transformative change in the foster care system
VICTORIA, B.C. - The B.C. Green Caucus is calling for a fundamental shift in the foster care system, advocating for direct family support as the primary approach. “The Ministry continues removing...
B.C. Greens call for immediate investments in non-market housing
VICTORIA, B.C. - The B.C. Green Caucus is calling on the provincial government to significantly ramp up investments in non-market housing including co-op, non-profit, government-run, and supportive...
Jonah Timms announced as B.C. Greens candidate for Fraser-Nicola
VICTORIA B.C. – The B.C. Green Party announced Jonah Timms as their candidate for Fraser-Nicola today. Leader Sonia Furstenau expressed her excitement for the party’s slate of candidates ahead of...
B.C. Greens announce Arzeena Hamir as candidate for Courtenay-Comox
VICTORIA B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is pleased to announce the nomination of Arzeena Hamir as the candidate for the Courtenay-Comox riding. Leader Sonia Furstenau enthusiastically welcomed Hamir to...