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Keep up to date with BC Green news.BC Greens oppose BC NDP announcement on youth involuntary treatment
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Green Caucus is deeply concerned by the government’s decision to expand youth involuntary treatment under the outdated Mental Health Act. “Involuntary treatment is a slippery...
BC Greens table greenwashing legislation and urge BC NDP to get real about climate change
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, Jeremy Valeriote, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, tabled the Business Practices and Consumer Protection (Greenwashing Prevention) Amendment Act, which is...
BC Greens call on Province to stand down Bill 32
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Greens are calling on the Province to stand down Bill 32, The Mental Health Amendment Act, until the Ministry of Health conducts proper consultation, can clearly demonstrate...
Leader Emily Lowan: Carney and Smith Will Not Hold Our Province Hostage
Lək̓ʔəŋən [LEKWUNGEN] TERRITORY / VICTORIA, B.C. — During her northern BC tour—visiting Prince George, Terrace, Hazelton, and Prince Rupert—BC Green Leader Emily Lowan heard a clear and urgent...
BC Greens slam Carney and Smith governments for out of touch view of pipeline; urge Eby not to bend
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Greens are calling on the Federal Government to respect Coastal First Nations and Northern B.C. communities in their opposition to a pipeline.“What year is this—really? A...
Leader Emily Lowan: CleanBC Review Bows to Corporate LNG Interests
Lək̓ʔəŋən [LEKWUNGEN] TERRITORY / VICTORIA, B.C. — The CleanBC Review was delivered today as a result of the BC Greens’ insistence under the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord (CARGA)....
CARGA UPDATE: The BC Greens welcome the tabling of the first report on democratic and electoral reform
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Greens welcome the tabling of the first report from the Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform in the B.C. Legislature. The report reflects the...
CleanBC and LNG: the elephant in the room
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the BC NDP and BC Greens released the CleanBC review as part of the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord (CARGA). First, we’d like to thank the...
BC Greens question when the BC NDP will implement a full review of the Mental Health Act instead of tinkering around the edges
VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Greens say the BC NDP’s move to amend Section 31 of the Mental Health Act is an opportunistic effort to protect its defence of involuntary treatment. “For...