Not enough done to address drug toxicity crisis; Immediate long-term plan needed
VICTORIA, B.C. - Last year 1,716 people died of illicit drug overdoses in B.C., ending 2020 as the deadliest year for overdoses in the province. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, says an immediate, evidence based, integrated, and regulated plan is needed.
Key B.C. Green legislative initiative comes into force: Professional Governance Act
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today legislation to increase transparency and accountability for regulatory bodies, ensuring professionals act in the public interest, came into effect standardizing how regulatory bodies govern their registered professionals.
B.C. Greens welcome additional school safety measures; concerned about clarity
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today the Minister of Education announced masks will be required in B.C. schools, but with many exceptions. The B.C. Green Caucus welcomes improvements to safety and the funding behind it, but is concerned today's announcement will not clarify expectations and potentially contribute to continued confusion within school communities.
Statement from B.C. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau on the first day of Black History Month
VICTORIA B.C. – On the first day of Black History Month, the B.C. Green Caucus recognizes the importance of celebrating and honouring Black history, culture and contributions in B.C., and at the same time bringing forth systemic solutions to address systemic racism. B.C. Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau has issued the following statement:
Basic Income Expert Panel recommends targeted basic income supports
Today, B.C.’s Basic Income Expert Panel released its final report, Covering All the Basics: Reforms for a More Just Society. The report makes recommendations on transforming our existing social support system in keeping with the principles of basic income. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Green Party, MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement: