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Andrew Weaver statement on the Lunar New Year
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, issued the following statement in celebration of the Lunar New Year: “Today millions across British Columbia and around the world are...
Sonia Furstenau statement on Third Reading of the Environmental Assessment Act
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley and B.C. Greens spokesperson for the environment, responded today to the passage of the Environmental Assessment Act" “The passage of the...
B.C. Green Caucus statement on extension to Broughton government-to-government discussions
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, responded to the government’s announcement that they have extended negotiations with the ‘Namgis, Kwikwasut’inuxw Haxwa’mis...
B.C. Greens welcome ALR report, urge government to act on house size restrictions and zone change
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. Green caucus welcomed the Ministry of Agriculture Advisory Committee’s agricultural land reserve (ALR) revitalization report released today. The Caucus emphasized that the...
B.C. Green caucus statement on final mobility pricing report
VICTORIA, B.C. – Adam Olsen, B.C. Green Party spokesperson for transportation, released the following statement in response to Metro Vancouver’s final Mobility Pricing Study report. Olsen says...
B.C. Green Caucus responds to government’s speculation tax changes
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, issued the following statement in response to the government’s announced changes to the speculation tax. “It’s a positive sign that...
Weaver welcomes move to align Family Day with other jurisdictions
VICTORIA, B.C. - Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, welcomed the announcement that Family Day will be moved to the third Monday in February beginning in 2019. Weaver spearheaded this...
B.C. Green and New Democrat caucuses form working group on proportional representation
VICTORIA, B.C. - The B.C. Green caucus and New Democrat caucus have formed a working group on proportional representation. The working group will be led by B.C. Green MLA Sonia Furstenau and New...
Andrew Weaver introduces bill to protect RDSPs and RESPs from creditors
VICTORIA, B.C. - Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, today introduced a bill to protect Registered Disability Savings Plans (RDSPs) and Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs) from...