Smoke and mirrors budget from the BC NDP
VICTORIA, B.C. - In a year for bold moves, the BC NDP fails to read the room. Budget 2024 doesn't meet the moment we are facing, nor does it provide British Columbians with the support they need.
British Columbians are facing unprecedented calamities - in healthcare, housing, and climate - and expected a bold visionary budget going into an election. Instead, this budget offers the illusion of action and affordability but fails to provide concrete solutions.
B.C. Greens respond to Speech from the Throne
VICTORIA, B.C. - The B.C. Green Caucus responded today to the 2024 Speech from the Throne.
“Once again from the BC NDP, we see a lack of strategy, a lack of action, a lack of accountability for their spending - there's nothing tying all of this together,” said Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Cowichan Valley. “The Throne Speech paints a picture that doesn’t match up with the real problems British Columbians are experiencing. Healthcare remains inaccessible for too many, schools are overcrowded and lack resources, homes are too costly, and the gap between the rich and the poor keeps getting wider.”
BC Green leader calls for transformative approach to Budget 2024
VICTORIA, B.C. - In anticipation of the 2024 Budget, BC Green Leader Sonia Furstenau is calling for a transformative approach.
“This budget isn’t just about numbers on a page. It's about real people – like the young people struggling to afford rent, the families scraping to buy their first homes, or the grandparents wondering if they’ll get the healthcare they need down the line. Our budget should be about making life in B.C. better for every generation," said 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 again and adding her to our slate of inspiring candidates for the 2024 election,” said party leader Sonia Furstenau. “Camille is a force for change in her community and a truly compassionate leader. She holds the health and wellbeing of her constituents at the top of her priorities and will make a fantastic MLA for Esquimalt-Colwood.”
“Every action, no matter how small, contributes to our collective responsibility in prioritizing the well-being of both people and the planet,” said Currie.
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 households are currently spending over 30% of their household income on rent and utilities. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the party is advocating for significant changes to existing rental assistance programs and the implementation of vacancy control in the form of a new Rental Rate Protection program.