BC Green Party Issues Cease and Desist Letter to Former Candidate Contestant Amy Haysom
Statement:
Lək̓ʷəŋən [Lekwungen] Territory / Victoria, B.C. — The BC Green Party has taken formal legal action by issuing a cease and desist letter to Amy Haysom, a former contestant for the party’s candidacy in the Saanich North and Gulf Islands riding. This action was necessary due to Ms. Haysom's repeated breaches of the party's candidate agreement, including the dissemination of false information and failure to comply with confidentiality obligations.
BC Greens honour lives and demand action on toxic drug crisis
Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)Territory / Victoria, B.C. — In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31), and the 15,140 British Columbians who lost their lives to unregulated toxic drugs, BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau has issued the following statement:
"We continue to mourn the thousands of loved ones who have died from poisoned drugs and inadequate government action.
BC Greens announce candidate for Burnaby East following nomination contest
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh [Squamish] Territory / Burnaby, B.C.– The BC Green Party is thrilled to announce that Tara Shustarian has secured the party’s nomination for the riding of Burnaby East, following a closely contested race with Agnes Tong. The nomination contest, which drew significant attention from local party members, concluded with a decisive win for Tara, who brings a wealth of experience in environmental activism and social justice advocacy to her candidacy.
BC Greens respond to suspension of BC United provincial campaign
Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)Territory / Victoria, B.C. — Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party has issued the following statement in response to BC United’s decision to suspend the provincial campaign.
“Democracy thrives on diverse voices, but BC's political landscape is narrowing with the BC Conservatives entrenched on the right and the BC NDP drifting away from their progressive values. BC United at least took their role seriously, unlike these two parties, which have demonstrated little commitment to legislative processes or responsible governance.
BC Greens reimagine the future of work with a four-day workweek
Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)Territory / Victoria, B.C. — The BC Greens are reimagining the future of work in British Columbia by backing a four-day workweek to promote a healthier work-life balance for all British Columbians.
“We can boost our province's productivity while giving British Columbians a much-needed break,” said Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Green Party. “We're working to make that a reality through a four-day workweek for those exhausted by rising costs, burnout, inadequate healthcare, long commutes, and more.