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Weaver statement on LNG Canada FID
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, responded to the news that the LNG Canada project has received a positive final investment decision (FID).“I am deeply disappointed...
B.C. zero-emission vehicle standard is CleanBC in action
VICTORIA, B.C. — Today's announcement of a ZEV standard marks a critical step towards creating a low carbon, innovative economy free from dependency on fossil fuels, and the implementation of a key...
British Columbia is setting a path for innovative, low-carbon wood construction
VICTORIA, B.C. — The next edition of the BC Building Code will promote value-added forest industry while acting on climate change and creating new jobs across the province. In other words, this is...
Sonia Furstenau holds town hall on Indigenous child apprehensions in the Cowichan Valley
VICTORIA, B.C. - Sonia Furstenau, MLA for the Cowichan Valley and B.C. Green Caucus spokesperson for children and family development, welcomed dozens of residents from around the region to a town...
B.C. Greens statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley, issued the following statement in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day...
MLA Furstenau welcomes Catalyst Paper purchase
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, MLA for the Cowichan Valley, welcomed the protection of forestry jobs and highlighted the renewed opportunities it offers. “Today it was announced that Catalyst...
Furstenau: Government needs to put funding behind breastfeeding action plan
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, B.C. Green Party spokesperson for children and families, says the breastfeeding action plan released by government today should be backed up by more resources to...
B.C. Green Caucus statement on province’s environmental assessment revitalization
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, B.C. Green Party spokesperson for the environment, says the province’s environmental assessment (EA) revitalization is an opportunity to ensure development is done...
Weaver: Prime Minister’s willingness to put federal dollars on the line in response to ultimatums should alarm all Canadians
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, issued the following statement following the meeting between Premiers John Horgan and Rachel Notley and Prime Minister Trudeau...