Media releases

VICTORIA B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, responded to the news that the United States will implement tariffs of about 20 percent on Canadian lumber. Weaver will hold a media availability at the office of Kalen Harris (candidate, Victoria-Beacon Hill) at 754 Fort Street at 2pm.

VICTORIA B.C. – The B.C. Green Party announced today that it has welcomed over 3,000 new individual donors since banning corporate and union donations in September 2016.

VANCOUVER B.C. – Today Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, released the B.C. Green Party’s full election platform.

“Our platform highlights the fundamental differences between us and the other parties,” said Weaver. “Both the B.C. Liberals and the B.C. NDP are more focussed on advancing short term election strategies than they are on advancing a vision for the province. Our platform offers an ambitious plan to position British Columbia for success at the forefront of the emerging economy, through promoting sustainable business development and innovation, making historic investments in education, and modernizing income security.

VICTORIA B.C. –Today, Andrew Weaver, Leader of the B.C. Green Party, responded to news that the United Steelworkers is paying the salaries of top B.C. NDP campaign staff.

VICTORIA B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party issued the following statement for Earth Day:

“Earth Day reminds us that we have a moral imperative to leave the world better off than we found it. Climate change is one of the most important issues facing British Columbia and the world. If we don’t take it seriously with bold public policy, future generations will be forced ask why the present generation failed them.