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BC Green caucus calls on MLAs to follow moral compass, vote against LNG
VICTORIA, B.C. — LNG legislation is pulling the province in two different directions in its fight against climate change. Today Bill 10, which provides tax breaks to the LNG industry, is going...
BC Green Caucus: British Columbians should not be on the hook for a 624 percent increase in orphan oil and gas sites
VICTORIA, B.C. — The B.C. Green Caucus is alarmed by the Auditor General’s finding of a dramatic increase in orphaned wells at a time when government is also pushing a rapid expansion of the natural...
Andrew Weaver statement in response to MLA Linda Reid stepping aside as Assistant Deputy Speaker
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, issued the following statement in response to MLA Linda Reid’s resignation as Assistant Deputy Speaker of the House: “Over the past...
Advisory: B.C. Green Party to hold nomination meeting for Nanaimo by-election this Saturday
NANAIMO B.C. – The B.C. Green Party will select its candidate for the upcoming Nanaimo by-election at a nomination meeting in Nanaimo this Saturday. WHEN: Sat. Dec. 15 from 1:30 - 5:00 PM WHERE:...
B.C. Green Caucus statement on World Mental Health Day
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, B.C. Green Spokesperson for Mental Health and Addictions, issued the following statement in recognition of World Mental Health Day: “The purpose of World Mental...
Andrew Weaver statement on Labour Day
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Greens, issued the following statement today in recognition of Labour Day: “On Labour Day we recognize the achievements of Canadian workers and the...
Andrew Weaver welcomes expansion of insulin pump coverage
VICTORIA, B.C. – “I welcome government’s announcement today to expand insulin pump coverage for all British Columbians requiring one to manage diabetes, eliminating age restrictions,” said Andrew...
Protection for workers suffering mental disorders should be extended: Weaver
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, says the government’s proposed amendments to the Workers Compensation Act should be extended to all workers. The government’s...
Weaver congratulates Robert Stupka, Ben Stewart
VICTORIA B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, issued the following statement on the results of yesterday’s by-election in Kelowna West: “I am extremely grateful to Robert for...