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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...
Camille Currie to run as B.C. Green candidate for Esquimalt-Colwood
VICTORIA B.C. – The B.C. Green Party announced today that Camille Currie will be the candidate for Esquimalt-Colwood in the 2024 general election. “I am thrilled to be working with Camille once...
B.C. Green Party calls for immediate support for renters and increased income caps for RAP and SAFER programs
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is calling for immediate action to address the housing affordability crisis. According to the Canadian Rental Housing Index, over a quarter of a million renter...
Furstenau responds to banning of phones in schools
VICTORIA, B.C. - Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement on cell phone restrictions in schools and...
Furstenau to run for re-election in riding of Victoria-Beacon Hill
VICTORIA, B.C. – In a move that marks both a return to roots and a step forward in her political journey, Sonia Furstenau has announced her candidacy for the upcoming election in the riding of...
Furstenau: Lack of leadership is worsening the toxic drug emergency
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, BC Coroners Service reported that 2,511 lives were lost to toxic, unregulated drugs in 2023. Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley has...
B.C. Green Party surpasses fundraising goal for 2023, raises $1.2 million
VICTORIA B.C. – The B.C. Green Party announced today that it raised $1,197,932, surpassing its goal of $1,150,000. 2023 was the third non-election year in a row where the party raised more...
B.C. Green party announces Calvin Beauchesne as candidate for Columbia River-Revelstoke
VICTORIA B.C. – B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau announced Calvin Beauchesne as the party’s candidate for Columbia River-Revelstoke today. "I am thrilled to begin 2024 by announcing Calvin...
Furstenau: Compassionate housing solutions needed amidst Vancouver decampment
VICTORIA, B.C. – In response to the City of Vancouver’s decampment of Oppenheimer Park, Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement: “The...