BC Greens Announce Candidates for Coquitlam-Maillardville and Langford-Highlands
Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)Territory / Victoria, B.C. - The BC Green Party is announcing the candidacies of Erin Cassels for Langford-Highlands and Nicola Spurling for Coquitlam-Maillardville in the upcoming 2024 B.C. election.
BC Greens respond to Human Rights Commissioner report
Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)Territory / Victoria, B.C. — Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Greens, has issued the following statement in response to a new report from the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner, highlighting housing as the top human rights concern in B.C.
“The BC NDP’s housing policies are failing the people who need help the most. In Sidney, where the province neglected to protect deeply affordable housing, we’ve seen the devastating impact on those facing desperate housing insecurity. Redevelopment has displaced many residents who had already struggled to find interim housing, and now even that is under threat.
Furstenau Paves the Way for New Green Leaders in Cowichan Valley
Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen)Territory / Victoria, B.C. — After years of transformative leadership in the Cowichan Valley, BC Greens Leader and MLA Sonia Furstenau is passing the torch to a new generation of leaders as she sets her eyes on Victoria Beacon-Hill. Cammy Lockwood in Cowichan Valley and David Evans in Juan de Fuca-Malahat are poised to continue building on the legacy Sonia has created in the valley.
Furstenau: BC United’s reckless tax cuts put BC services and economy at risk
Lək̓ʷəŋən [LEKWUNGEN] TERRITORY / VICTORIA, B.C. - BC Greens Leader Sonia Furstenau has released the following statement on BC United’s income tax elimination plan.
“BC United's plan will not help our province thrive, it will only gut our budget when our healthcare system is already in crisis. The business community knows that without a healthy workforce and reliable government services, the economy can't succeed.
BC Greens Appoint Campaign Powerhouses for 2024 Election Push
Lək̓ʷəŋən [LEKWUNGEN] TERRITORY / VICTORIA, B.C. - The BC Green Party is excited to announce the appointment of Adam Olsen as Campaign Chair and Maureen Balsillie as Campaign Director for the upcoming 2024 provincial election, on October 19.
“Adam has been a steadfast and exceptional colleague, legislator, and friend," said BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau. “He leaves an impressive legacy as a legislator and fierce advocate for all British Columbians. Recognized as one of B.C.'s best parliamentarians, Adam's dedication and leadership were crucial to the BC Greens' significant impact. I am thrilled he will now serve as Campaign Chair, guiding the next generation of BC Green candidates and continuing to build on this remarkable legacy in the Legislature.”