BC Green Party calls on government to appoint judge to determine scope for independent inquiry into the health firings
Victoria B.C. – The British Columbia Green Party is calling on the government to appoint a B.C. Supreme Court judge, retired or otherwise, to establish the scope for an independent inquiry into the 2012 Ministry of Health firings. As with others calling for an independent inquiry, the B.C. Green Party recognizes that there are still numerous unanswered questions that need to be addressed.
B.C. Green Party calls on government to appoint judge to determine scope for independent inquiry into the health firings
Victoria, B.C. – The British Columbia Green Party is calling on the government to appoint a B.C. Supreme Court judge, retired or otherwise, to establish the scope for an independent inquiry into the 2012 Ministry of Health firings. As with others calling for an independent inquiry, the B.C. Green Party recognizes that there are still numerous unanswered questions that need to be addressed.
B.C. Green Party on importance of National Aboriginal Day
Victoria, B.C. – The B.C. Green Party celebrates the cultural diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in British Columbia and Canada. This year on National Aboriginal Day, we have cause for pause and reflection in the wake of last month’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission report, which, for the first time, acknowledges that Aboriginal people in Canada have suffered cultural genocide. In the spirit of truth, reconciliation and social justice, the B.C. Green Party calls on all levels of government to implement the ninety-four recommendations from this report.
Pete Fry Launching Campaign for Vancouver–Mount Pleasant
Vancouver, B.C. – Media are invited to the campaign launch of Pete Fry as the candidate for the B.C. Green Party in the provincial riding of Vancouver–Mt. Pleasant. Fry is a long-time East End community activist and former candidate for Vancouver City Council.
Friday, June 19th, 6 to 9pm for supporters and the public at The Emerald East Vancouver Supper Club and Lounge, 555 Gore Avenue.
B.C. Green Party welcomes final report from Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Victoria, B.C. – The B.C. Green Party commends the final report from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which for the first time describes the residential school program as cultural genocide. Furthermore, the B.C. Green Party strongly calls on the provincial and federal governments to implement as quickly as possible the report’s ninety-four recommendations.