Media releases
Keep up to date with BC Green news.Budget 2025: Standing still, not standing strong for B.C.
VICTORIA, B.C. – At a time of unparalleled economic uncertainty, rising costs, and ongoing climate crisis, this budget treads water - offering a $4 billion contingency fund but failing to deliver...
BC Greens Announce Leadership Contest and Release Rules
Lək̓ʔəŋən [LEKWUNGEN] TERRITORY / VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Green Party has officially launched its 2025 Leadership Contest, inviting members to lead the party into a new era of B.C. politics. ...
Statement : Surrey-Guildford Riding Concerns
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Green Party remains committed to upholding the integrity of our democratic processes. We are aware of allegations regarding voting irregularities in the Surrey-Guildford...
New drug policy change needs stronger evidence
VICTORIA, B.C. – Statement from Jeremy Valeriote, Interim Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, on the Minister of Health’s decision to restructure access to prescribed...
B.C. Greens respond to Speech from the Throne
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Green Caucus applauds this government for recognizing the urgent challenges facing British Columbians. However, recognition alone is not enough. This was the moment to build...
We need a strategic tariff response not the same old playbook
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC NDP is touting a $20 billion tariff response package, promising jobs and growth, but in their rush to respond to Trump’s tariffs, they’re falling back on the same old...
Deferral extension welcome news
VICTORIA, B.C. – In response to the Province extending the Fairy Creek old-growth deferral, Rob Botterell, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands has issued the following statement: “As...
Sonia Furstenau Steps Down as Leader of the BC Greens
Lək̓ʷəŋən [LEKWUNGEN] TERRITORY / VICTORIA B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party and Former MLA for Cowichan Valley, has announced her decision to step down as leader after a decade...
BC Greens Celebrate Adriane Carr’s Impactful Career in Politics
Lək̓ʔəŋən [LEKWUNGEN] TERRITORY / VICTORIA, B.C. – BC Greens Leader Sonia Furstenau issued the following statement recognizing Adriane Carr’s remarkable contributions to BC politics, as she...
