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B.C. Greens introduce bill to remove gendered language
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands introduced theNorth Island-Coast Development Initiative Trust Amendment Act, 2024 to rectify outdated and gendered language...
B.C. Greens reintroduce bill to protect bear dens
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and member of Tsartlip First Nation reintroduced legislation to protect bear dens in British Columbia as the province lacks...
B.C. Greens respond to 10-year poverty reduction goals
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, the BC NDP announced amendments to income and disability assistance legislation, and poverty reduction legislation. The B.C. Green Caucus has issued the following statement:...
B.C. Greens respond to gang recruitment near schools
VICTORIA, B.C. - Following the Victoria Chief of Police's alert regarding gangs actively targeting students near schools, the B.C. Green Caucus has issued the following statement: “I support...
B.C. Greens introduce new bill to protect renters
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, the B.C. Green Caucus introduced the Residential Tenancy Amendment Act, to make housing more affordable and to protect renters. The proposed changes would prevent landlords...
Furstenau statement on the erosion of trans rights and gender-affirming care
Lək̓ʷəŋən [Lekwungen] territory / Victoria BC – Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Greens today voiced her concerns about Alberta’s proposed policy changes affecting transgender youth. Furstenau...
Smoke and mirrors budget from the BC NDP
VICTORIA, B.C. - In a year for bold moves, the BC NDP fails to read the room. Budget 2024 doesn't meet the moment we are facing, nor does it provide British Columbians with the support they need....
BC Green leader calls for transformative approach to Budget 2024
VICTORIA, B.C. - In anticipation of the 2024 Budget, BC Green Leader Sonia Furstenau is calling for a transformative approach. “This budget isn’t just about numbers on a page. It's about real people...
B.C. Greens respond to Speech from the Throne
VICTORIA, B.C. - The B.C. Green Caucus responded today to the 2024 Speech from the Throne. “Once again from the BC NDP, we see a lack of strategy, a lack of action, a lack of accountability for...