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New analysis provides blueprint for old growth logging deferrals
VICTORIA, B.C. - Sonia Furstenau, leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, and Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, have issued the following statement in response...
B.C. NDP reject improvements to paid sick leave
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. Green Caucus introduced two amendments to improve the government’s paid sick leave legislation, both of which the government has indicated it is not willing to advance....
Landmark IEA report shows BC NDP fossil fuel expansion at odds with Net Zero future
VICTORIA, B.C. - Sonia Furstenau, leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley released the following statement in response to the new International Energy Agency (IEA) roadmap to achieve Net...
Furstenau: Paid sick leave inadequate to protect workers sick with COVID-19
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, the province introduced legislation for paid sick leave. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement: “More...
B.C. Greens respond to 2021 Budget
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC NDP government’s 2021 Budget makes some important investments but lacks the ambition required to set the province up for a strong future. “I welcome the much-needed...
Five year anniversary of declaration of the overdose crisis marked by record number of deaths from toxic drug supply
VICTORIA, B.C. – B.C. marks a somber fifth year since the public health emergency was declared in response to rising death rates related to illicit drugs. Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Green...
Speech from the Throne lacks clear vision for the future
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Green Party, MLA for Cowichan Valley gave her response today to the Speech from the Throne. "After a year of sacrifice and loss, what British...
BC Greens call for stricter measures on COVID-19
VICTORIA, B.C. – Since the beginning of April, more than 6,000 British Columbians have tested positive with COVID-19. As we navigate the third wave of this pandemic, many are looking to government...
MLA Olsen celebrates amendment to clarify Treaty rights in the Firearm Violence Prevention Act
VICTORIA, B.C. – The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General has tabled an amendment to proposed legislation as a result of issues raised by Adam Olsen, B.C. Green MLA for Saanich-North and...