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Furstenau: Illicit drug poisonings continue to rise; urgent need for action
VICTORIA, B.C. – The latest BC Coroner Services report reveals more than six people died each day from suspected illicit drug poisonings during the month of October, 2021. Sonia Furstenau, leader of...
B.C. Greens respond to old growth logging deferrals in Fairy Creek and Central Walbran
VICTORIA, B.C. - The province has approved the request by Huu-ay-aht, Ditidaht, and Pacheedaht First Nations to defer old-growth logging for two years in the Fairy Creek and the Central Walbran. "We...
Statement from B.C. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau on the first day of Black History Month
VICTORIA B.C. – On the first day of Black History Month, the B.C. Green Caucus recognizes the importance of celebrating and honouring Black history, culture and contributions in B.C., and at the...
Leadership contest to resume today
VICTORIA B.C. – Sat Harwood, Chair of the B.C. Green Party’s Provincial Council, announced that the party will resume its leadership contest today. Registered candidates may resume campaigning...
Government transparency and housing main focus of B.C. Green Caucus during fall session
VICTORIA, B.C. – Over the recent six-week fall session the B.C. Green Caucus advocated strongly for environmental protection, social equity, and brought forward solutions to social and economic...
Move to 5 days paid sick leave not enough to bring B.C. in line with OECD standard
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, the province announced a permanent 5-day paid sick leave program for all workers covered by the Employment Standards Act. “This program means employees do not have to choose...
BC NDP calls time allocation, bypassing democratic process
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, the BC NDP called time allocation on multiple bills before the Legislature, forcing them through and subverting the democratic process. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C....
Furstenau: State of Emergency a necessary and overdue step
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General declared a provincial state of emergency in response to the flooding on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Sonia...
B.C. Green Leader responds to provincial announcement on consumer protection in real estate
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the Minister of Finance announced that the government intends to introduce legislation requiring cooling off periods in home sales. Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Green...