[MEDIA STATEMENT] Attack on Syrian refugees in Vancouver "appalling" –Andrew Weaver
Victoria B.C. - "The pepper spray attack on Syrian refugees in Vancouver is appalling" says Andrew Weaver MLA for Oak Bay–Gordon Head and Leader of the B.C. Green Party.
[MEDIA RELEASE] B.C. Greens pledge to scrap unfair MSP Premiums
Victoria, B.C. – The BC Green Party today announced its first pledge in advance of the 2017 provincial election.
A B.C. Green Party government would eliminate the regressive monthly MSP premiums. Instead, a B.C. Green government would introduce a progressive system in which rates are determined by one’s earnings. A net administrative savings to taxpayers would arise in rolling MSP premiums into the existing income tax system.
[MEDIA RELEASE] Andrew Weaver acclaimed as BC Green Party leader
VICTORIA, BC – The Provincial Council of the BC Green Party unanimously voted to acclaim Andrew Weaver as Leader of the party on Monday, December 7th.
B.C. Greens Announce Leadership Contest
For immediate release
VICTORIA B.C. - The B.C. Green Party will hold a membership vote for a new leader in February 2016. At the 2015 AGM, the party passed the following special resolution: “To initiate a leadership contest before the adjournment of the 2016 AGM”.
B.C. Greens Address Union of B.C Municipalities Convention
Vancouver B.C. – In a speech to delegates at the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities Conference, B.C. Green Party Interim Leader Adam Olsen called on the provincial government to take far bigger steps to address the long term needs of local communities. This means ensuring that natural resource development provides far greater value to the communities in which the resources come from.