MLA Adam Olsen celebrates milestone in B.C. reconciliation efforts with release of Reconciliation Action Plan
VICTORIA, B.C. - Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and member of Tsartlip First Nation welcomes the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia’s release of its first Reconciliation Action Plan.
"It's been a remarkable period serving as an MLA in British Columbia since 2017. I raise my hands to the hereditary and elected chiefs, especially Chief Don Tom, and the leaders represented in the First Nations Leadership Council.
BC Greens respond to Ottawa’s approval of B.C.’s drug use restrictions
VICTORIA, B.C. - Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, has issued the following statement in response to Ottawa's approval of B.C.'s request to restrict public drug use under the decriminalization pilot project:
"The Coroner’s report on unregulated drug deaths was released this morning, and we are painfully reminded that we continue to lose six British Columbians a day. We are over seven years into this public health emergency, and this government is still not implementing urgent, evidence-based solutions. That's a glaring failure.
B.C. Greens Set to Declare MLA Nominee for Juan de Fuca-Malahat at Final Voting Event with Sonia Furstenau
Lək̓ʷəŋən [Lekwungen] Territory / Victoria, B.C. — The B.C. Greens invite Juan de Fuca-Malahat residents and media to join Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Greens, for our candidate nomination meeting on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:30 PM at the Metchosin Arts and Cultural Centre.
BC Greens to reintroduce bill restricting the use of NDAs
VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley will reintroduce legislation to make it illegal for employers and other organizations to misuse non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of harassment or discrimination.
“Non-disclosure agreements are too often used as gag orders, enabling the concealment of harmful behaviors. It’s time that we put an end to this practice," said Furstenau.
Olsen: Action needed to save Saanich Peninsula Hospital
VICTORIA, B.C. - In response to reports of cockroaches at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands has issued the following statement:
“The Saanich Peninsula Hospital is critical healthcare infrastructure on the Saanich Peninsula and each year residents raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation to keep our hospital updated.