Weaver statement on Trans Mountain court reference case
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, issued the following response to the government’s court reference case.
“I am pleased to see the government is continuing to stand up for British Columbia,” said Weaver.
Furstenau statement on government’s proposed changes to Indigenous child welfare policies
VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, B.C. Green Party spokesperson for children and family development, released the following statement on the government’s proposed changes to its Indigenous child welfare policies.
“These changes are a step towards improving a system that requires a complete overhaul,” said Furstenau. “I am glad to see the government recognize the importance of keeping Indigenous children connected to their families and their communities. As Minister Philpott has said, Indigenous child apprehension is a humanitarian crisis in this country.
Weaver statement on Toronto attack
VICTORIA, B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, issued the following statement in regards to reports of numerous deaths as result of a van crash in Toronto, ON:
“I extend my sincere condolences to all those affected by this terrible tragedy in Toronto today,” said Weaver.
Weaver Earth Day statement
VICTORIA B.C. – Andrew Weaver, Leader of the B.C. Green Party, issued the following statement for Earth Day:
“Earth Day encourages us to appreciate the natural environment in all its forms, but it also reminds us of the responsibility we have to ensure the health of our planet.
Advisory: Adam Olsen to host wild salmon forum tomorrow in Vancouver
VICTORIA, B.C. – Adam Olsen, B.C. Green Party MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and spokesperson for fisheries will convene a group of representatives from First Nations, wildlife and fish organizations, policy and advocacy groups, habitat conservation groups, the commercial fishery, and the fisheries tourism sector for a forum on wild salmon in Vancouver tomorrow.
DETAILS: Olsen is hosting the forum to seek input on the potential mandate and structure of a proposed Wild Salmon Secretariat/Commissioner. On March 1, 2018 Olsen called for the B.C. NDP government to create a secretariat or commissioner due to the fact that responsibility for fisheries in B.C. is currently fractured, leaving wild salmon and steelhead vulnerable and in decline.