BC Green Party reveals over $100 million federal spending supporting Enbridge tanker plans
VICTORIA, BC – Today, Dr. Andrew Weaver, MLA (Oak Bay-Gordon Head) and Deputy Leader of the BC Green Party and Elizabeth May, MP (Saanich-Gulf Islands) and leader of the Green Party of Canada held a joint press conference to review the federal and provincial issues at play in relation to new information received by the party.
“Documents obtained from Environment Canada and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans reveal that at a time when core science is being cut across the Government of Canada, tax dollars are being spent to do Enbridge’s homework for them,” said Andrew Weaver.
Meet Adam Olsen, Interim Leader
I am honoured to be the interim-leader of the BC Green Party. I want to acknowledge and thank Jane Sterk for her leadership over the past seven years; I wish her all the best in her new endeavours. Also, congratulations to my friend and colleague Dr. Andrew Weaver for his incredible win in May. I look forward to working with Andrew and his staff.
Adam Olsen named Interim Leader of the BC Green Party
VANCOUVER, BC (August 25th, 2013) – Former Central Saanich Councillor and BC Green Party candidate in Saanich North and the Islands has been appointed interim leader of the BC Greens.
Jane Sterk announced her resignation earlier this month and received a standing ovation at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday, August 24th in Vancouver as a large gathering of Greens from across the province expressed appreciation for her leadership over the past six years.
Today long-serving BC Green Party leader Jane Sterk announced she is stepping aside.
Victoria BC: Today long-serving BC Green Party leader Jane Sterk announced she is stepping aside. “I'm retiring from politics and resigning as Leader of the BC Green Party after the AGM on August 24th. I've had a good run and now it's up to the Party and new leadership to elect more MLAs in 2017. I don't know what my future holds for me but I'm excited to go on to new adventures.” Jane Sterk.
Green Times - July 2013
Thank you for taking time to read the brand new version of our quarterly newsletter - The Green Times. Stay up to date with the BC Greens as we share current events, interesting topics, fun social occasions, opportunities to get involved, and updates from newly elected Green MLA, Dr. Andrew Weaver. Here we go!