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[MEDIA STATEMENT] Mount Polley Report emphasizes need for paradigm shift in managing tailings ponds
January 30, 2015For Immediate Release Andrew Weaver, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head and Deputy Leader of the B.C. Green Party, and Adam Olsen, Interim Leader of the B.C. Green Party, welcome today’s...
Greens welcome landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling in favour of Tsilhqot’in First Nation
VICTORIA – The BC Green Party today celebrates the Supreme Court of Canada’s unanimous decision to acknowledge aboriginal title of the Tsilhqot'in First Nation to 1,700 square kilometres of land in...
Andrew Weaver MLA: Motion the Amend the Throne Speech – Statement in the House.
Today in the Legislature, Green MLA Andrew Weaver spoke to his motion to amend the Throne Speech, highlighting the government's inconsistency in greenhouse gas targets. Under the province’s climate...
Remembrance Day Statement from the BC Green Party
On November 11, Canadians stop to remember, honor, and reflect. We remember all those who gave their lives willingly to defend the many freedoms that our nation enjoys. We also remember with sorrow...
BC Green Party seeks clarity from the BC Government on what constitutes “First Nations support” of pipelines
Media ReleaseNovember 6, 2013 Victoria, BC – British Columbia and Alberta co-released a statement on Tuesday announcing “a framework agreement between the two provinces on moving energy resources to...
UN World Water Day 2015
The B.C. Green Party today recognizes UN World Water Day 2015: A Day for Water and Water for Sustainable Development. The BC Green Party strongly believes that the value of water as a sustainable...
Kim Charlesworth nominated as B.C. Greens candidate for Nelson-Creston
NELSON B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is pleased to announce that former Nelson city councillor Kim Charlesworth has been nominated as the party’s candidate in Nelson-Creston. Charlesworth competed...
Keli Westgate nominated as B.C. Greens candidate in Vernon-Monashee
VERNON B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is excited to announce the nomination of its candidate for Vernon-Monashee, Keli Westgate. As the Sales and Marketing Manager for Spa Hills Compost, Westgate...
Andrew Weaver releases B.C. Green Party Climate Leadership Strategy
VICTORIA B.C. - Dr. Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, released the Party’s strategy on climate change today in Victoria. Before becoming the first B.C. Green Party MLA in 2013, Weaver...