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Jerry Kroll nominated as B.C. Greens candidate in Vancouver-Mount Pleasant
VANCOUVER B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is pleased to announce the nomination of its candidate for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant, Jerry Kroll. Kroll is President and CEO of ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp,...
Matt Toner unable to run for party in 2017 election
VANCOUVER B.C. – The B.C. Green Party regrets to announce today that Matt Toner will not be able to run as a candidate in the 2017 election as expected due to new family commitments. Toner will...
Weaver responds to US softwood lumber tariffs; Will hold media availability at 1PM in Victoria
VICTORIA B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, responded to the news that the United States will implement tariffs of about 20 percent on Canadian lumber. Weaver will hold a media...
B.C. Greens make the case for cancelling Site C in open letter to government
VICTORIA, B.C. - B.C. Green MLAs Andrew Weaver, Sonia Furstenau and Adam Olsen sent an open letter today to Premier Horgan and Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Michelle Mungall...
B.C. Green Caucus statement on Attorney General’s proportional representation recommendations
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, B.C. Green Party spokesperson for electoral reform, responded to the Attorney General’s report and recommendations on B.C.’s upcoming proportional representation...
B.C. Greens welcome government legislation to protect B.C. agriculture
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader, and Adam Olsen, spokesperson for agriculture for the B.C. Green Party caucus, endorsed the provincial government’s legislation to protect B.C. farmland. The...
Government defends a ride-hailing approach riddled with barriers
VICTORIA, B.C. — Adam Olsen continued to question government today on why it is putting barriers in front of ride-hailing coming to BC when there are ready-made solutions in front of them. “Myself...
Andrew Weaver statement calling for MLA Reid to step aside as Assistant Deputy Speaker
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, issued the following statement calling for MLA Linda Reid to step aside as Assistant Deputy Speaker of the House: “Last night one of...
Weaver responds to Rental Task Force Recommendation
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green party, responded to the Rental Housing Task Force recommendation that the provincial government amend the annual allowable rent increase...