Media Archive
Truth and facts must prevail in Trans Mountain discussion: Weaver
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, is calling for politicians to hold themselves to a higher standard of facts and evidence in discussions around the Trans Mountain...
Weaver responds to Throne Speech
VICTORIA, B.C. – B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver responded today to the Speech from the Throne. “I am encouraged to see our shared values represented in today’s Throne Speech,” said Weaver....
B.C. Green Caucus responds to government overdose emergency response plan
VICTORIA, B.C. - “The introduction of B.C.’s new Overdose Emergency Response Centre and five new regional response teams could not have come soon enough,” said Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan...
Weaver introduces bill to protect B.C.’s endangered species
VICTORIA, B.C. - Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, reintroduced his Private Member’s Bill, the Endangered Species Act, 2017. Weaver first introduced the bill in February 2017 under the...
Furstenau welcomes legislation to enable proportional representation referendum
VICTORIA, B.C. - Sonia Furstenau, B.C. Green Party spokesperson for electoral reform, today welcomed the government legislation to enable a referendum on proportional representation. Attorney...
Weaver statement on Fair Wages Commission announcement
VICTORIA, BC - Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green caucus, issued the following statement today in response to the government’s announcement that it plans to use the Fair Wages Commission to...
Weaver statement on B.C. Liberal fundraising bill
VICTORIA, B.C. - Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Caucus, issued the following statement regarding the Liberal electoral finance bill: “The Premier has stated that she wishes to test the...
Standing-room only at B.C. Green Party final Island Rally
VICTORIA B.C. -- Tonight the B.C. Green Party held its final Vancouver Island rally before Election Day, with approximately 300 supporters from across Vancouver Island, with standing room only at...
Weaver statement on B.C. Liberals’ failure to prepare for emerging economy
VANCOUVER B.C. – Today Andrew Weaver, Leader of the B.C. Green Party, held Christy Clark to account over the LNG promises that she made last election and that she continues to make today. “Four...