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B.C. Greens celebrate federal introduction of bill to ban conversion therapy
VICTORIA B.C. – The B.C. Green Party today welcomes the introduction of a federal bill to classify conversion therapy as a criminal act in Canada. “It is so great to see that calls for a ban on...
The B.C. Green Caucus responds to Minister James’ announcement of Parkinson’s diagnosis
VICTORIA, B.C. – In response to Finance Minister Carole James’ announcement that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, the B.C. Green Caucus released the following statement: “Minister...
MLA Olsen responds to the arrest of Indigenous Youth
VICTORIA, B.C. - In response to the arrest of several Indigenous Youth yesterday, the B.C. Green Caucus released the following statement: “Yesterday afternoon I was invited by Minister Fraser to...
ICBC reforms prioritize access to care, remove barriers to a speedy recovery
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today the B.C. Green Caucus welcomed new legislation that will reform ICBC and adopt a public care-based model that puts people before profits. “By adopting a public care-based...
BC Green caucus celebrates equitable access to menstrual products for students
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today the BC Green caucus is celebrating the official launch of the Greater Victoria School District’s initiative to provide free access to menstrual products for its students....
BC Green Caucus celebrates paid leave legislation
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today the B.C. Green Caucus welcomed new legislation that will provide up to five days of paid leave for survivors of domestic or sexualized violence. The policy will ensure...
B.C. Green Caucus supports the provincial budget, continues commitment to issues
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today the B.C. Green Caucus voted in favour of this year’s provincial budget, to continue to build on the change that has begun under this minority government. “We are at a...
BC Greens long advocated for Ministry to have increased powers under Environmental Management Act
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, MLA for the Cowichan Valley and Deputy Leader of the B.C. Green Party responded to the introduction of Bill 3, the Environmental Management Amendment Act, 2020....
B.C. Greens respond to 2020 budget
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC NDP government’s 2020 budget makes positive incremental investments in shared priorities but falls short of seizing BC’s unique opportunity to build an equitable and...