Media Archive
Remembering those we’ve lost to COVID-19
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, we honour the memory of the more than 22,000 Canadians who lost their lives to COVID-19 and extend our condolences to everyone who is grieving. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the...
B.C. Greens respond to Province’s approach to COVID-19 relief for British Columbians
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. NDP government has announced $5 billion in income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people, businesses and services affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “This is an...
B.C. updates mass vaccination plan; more race-based data collection needed
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, the province updated its mass vaccination plan announcing more than 415,000 British Columbians are to receive their vaccinations by the end of April. Sonia Furstenau, leader...
BC NDP go all-in on disastrous megadam
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the Premier announced government will continue the Site C dam despite an increased cost estimate of $16 billion. The decision to not cancel the project in 2017 and steps...
Nearly 1,300 people attend town hall on NDP secrecy on Site C
VICTORIA B.C. – B.C. Green leader Sonia Furstenau held a virtual town hall on the Site C dam project, highlighting the NDP government's lack of transparency about safety issues and rising costs. By...
Not enough done to address drug toxicity crisis; Immediate long-term plan needed
VICTORIA, B.C. - Last year 1,716 people died of illicit drug overdoses in B.C., ending 2020 as the deadliest year for overdoses in the province. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Greens and MLA...
Key B.C. Green legislative initiative comes into force: Professional Governance Act
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today legislation to increase transparency and accountability for regulatory bodies, ensuring professionals act in the public interest, came into effect standardizing how regulatory...
B.C. Greens welcome additional school safety measures; concerned about clarity
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today the Minister of Education announced masks will be required in B.C. schools, but with many exceptions. The B.C. Green Caucus welcomes improvements to safety and the funding...
Basic Income Expert Panel recommends targeted basic income supports
Today, B.C.’s Basic Income Expert Panel released its final report, Covering All the Basics: Reforms for a More Just Society. The report makes recommendations on transforming our existing social...