Media releases

VANCOUVER B.C. - The B.C. Green Party today released its platform plank on the new economy, entitled “Strategy for the New Economy: Innovation and Sustainable Enterprise” in Vancouver. The full platform is based on three pillars: economic security; sustainability and intergenerational equity; and responsible government.

VICTORIA B.C. - Today the B.C. Green Party recognizes the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. We believe in building an inclusive society, where everyone can participate in our democracy and work together to ensure all people have a fundamental right to health, wellbeing and freedom.

QUESNEL B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is pleased to announce the nomination of its candidate for Cariboo North, Richard Jaques. Jaques had a lengthy career in First Nations Community Policing and was a volunteer firefighter in both Fort St. James and Takla Landing before finally retiring in 2008 to pursue teaching full time.

VANCOUVER B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is pleased to announce the nomination of its candidate for Vancouver-Quilchena, Michael Barkusky. Barkusky has considerable experience as an economist, professional accountant and financial executive. He is currently serving as a Director, Treasurer and economics spokesperson for the Board of Change, a progressive business group based in Vancouver.

VANCOUVER B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is pleased to announce the nomination of its candidate for Vancouver-Fraserview, Eric Kolotyluk. Kolotyluk is an Information Technology professional with a diverse blend of academic and industry experience. He has worked with the US Department of Defense on the Defense Messaging System, as well as at Motorola helping develop, test, and deploy the world's first wireless internet (GPRS) which is the basis for all our mobile computing devices now.