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B.C. Greens respond to budget
VICTORIA, B.C. - The B.C. Green caucus issued the following response to the release of the provincial budget. “It is refreshing to see a provincial budget that puts people back at its centre, but...
Weaver welcomes basic income expert committee
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, says that the government’s newly convened Basic Income Expert Panel is a significant step forward for the province’s 21st century...
B.C. Green Caucus responds to the Throne Speech
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. Green Caucus responded today to the 2019 Speech from the Throne. “We are pleased the Throne Speech recognized the important work that has been achieved on the priority...
MLA Olsen welcomes new funding for wild salmon, says it should be used to protect, restore, coordinate
VICTORIA, B.C. — MLA Adam Olsen, the B.C. Green spokesperson for wild salmon, joined Premier John Horgan and federal Fisheries Minister Jonathan Wilkinson in welcoming major new funding for salmon...
MLA Olsen responds to allegations of conflict of interest on ride hailing committee
VICTORIA, B.C. — Adam Olsen, B.C. Green Party spokesperson for transportation, issues the following statement on ridehailing: “The allegations of perceived conflict of interest raised today in...
MLA Olsen: Broughton fish farms announcement good news, however province-wide approach to protecting wild salmon still needed
VICTORIA, B.C. – Adam Olsen, B.C. Green Party spokesperson for agriculture, says that the government’s willingness to engage in new ways with First Nations and other stakeholders is a welcome...
Weaver to move motion on emergency debate on climate change
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, will move a motion in the B.C. Legislature to hold a one-hour emergency debate on climate change tonight in the B.C. Legislature at...
Sonia Furstenau statement on International Overdose Awareness Day
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, B.C. Greens spokesperson for Mental Health and Addictions, issued the following statement on International Overdose Awareness Day: “Today is International Overdose...
Sonia Furstenau statement on World Refugee Day
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, B.C. Green MLA for Cowichan Valley, issued the following statement today in recognition of World Refugee Day: “In the words of the United Nations, World Refugee Day...