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Transit strike exposes need for public operations of public services
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. Green Caucus is calling on the BC NDP to put an end to the outsourcing of essential public operations to for-profit corporations, and ensure that public workers in B.C....
B.C. Greens call for paid practicums for nurses
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, during National Nursing Week, the B.C. Green Caucus is calling on the BC NDP to create paid practicums for nursing students. “Nurses are crucial to our healthcare system,...
Furstenau responds to BC Housing forensic investigation
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement in response to the forensic investigation of BC Housing: “Ernst and...
B.C. Greens call for clean air in public spaces
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, is calling on the BC NDP to adopt clean air standards for indoor public spaces. “Places like schools,...
B.C. Greens call for immediate action on short-term rentals
VICTORIA, B.C. - The B.C. Green Caucus is calling on the Province to regulate the short-term rental industry, in order to reduce effects on the housing crisis and improve safety for renters and...
Deadline to review the Mental Health Act missed, B.C. Greens call for action
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. Green Caucus is calling on Premier David Eby to immediately begin a full public review of the outdated Mental Health Act (MHA). “We deserve a world where everyone is safe...
B.C. Greens respond to policing recommendations for City of Surrey
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the Province announced their recommendation for the City of Surrey to continue its transition to the Surrey Police Service. Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands...
Olsen and Valeriote highlight need for public transit in Sea-to-Sky corridor
VANCOUVER B.C. – B.C. Green house leader Adam Olsen and candidate Jeremy Valeriote (West Vancouver-Sea to Sky) plan to put a spotlight on the lack of public transit in the Sea-to-Sky corridor by...
B.C. Greens introduce amendments to pay transparency legislation
VICTORIA, B.C. – Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands has introduced amendments to the Pay Transparency Act. “British Columbia has one of the biggest gaps in pay between men and women...