B.C. Greens call for regulation of ship breaking industry
VICTORIA, B.C. - The B.C. Green Caucus is calling on the BC NDP to regulate the ship breaking industry.
“Ship breaking involves dismantling and recycling ships. It is one of the most hazardous and environmentally damaging industries on the planet,” said Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley.
Gandhi statement on removal of mask mandate in healthcare settings
VANCOUVER B.C. – B.C. Green deputy leader Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi released the following statement in response to today’s respiratory illness season update and the removal of the mandatory mask mandate in hospitals and healthcare settings:
“Once again, today the B.C. Ministry of Health and B.C. Public Health failed to acknowledge the detrimental, ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In British Columbia, we have removed all public health protective measures, restricted broad access to further vaccinations, and limited the use of available medications to treat active infections. Today, the one remaining public health order still in place, mandatory universal masking in healthcare settings, intended to protect the most vulnerable in our society, was also removed.
Camille Currie nominated as candidate for Langford-Juan de Fuca by-election
VICTORIA B.C. – B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau announced Camille Currie as the party’s candidate for Langford-Juan de Fuca at a press conference on Thursday morning. Currie is the founder and President of Canada Pacific Health Care Matters Society and a Langford small business owner. In January 2023, Doctors of B.C. presented Currie with the award for Excellence in Health Promotion by an individual for her work on healthcare.
“Camille Currie is a provincially-recognized leader and advocate for our public healthcare system, and I am so excited to welcome her to the B.C. Green Party as our candidate for the Langford-Juan de Fuca by-election,” said Furstenau.
Jeremy Valeriote announced as candidate for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky
WEST VANCOUVER B.C. – B.C. Green leader Sonia Furstenau announced today that the party has nominated Jeremy Valeriote as its candidate in West Vancouver-Sea to Sky for the next general election.
“I am delighted to share that Jeremy Valeriote will once again be our candidate for the riding of West Vancouver-Sea to Sky,” Furstenau said. “Jeremy is a remarkable candidate with a passion for his riding.
“As a former regional director (Sunshine Coast), former municipal councillor (Gibsons), professional engineer, and senior municipal staff member, Jeremy is a powerful leader and change-maker. Well-known for his commitment to fighting climate change, building affordable housing, and establishing a regional transit system, Jeremy will be a welcome addition to the B.C. Green caucus and the B.C. Legislature.”
B.C. Greens call for regulation of private treatment centres
VICTORIA, B.C. - Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands, is calling on the BC NDP to begin the process of regulating private mental health and addictions treatment facilities.
“Public and private mental health and addictions facilities are failing thousands of British Columbians. It is our responsibility to ensure that these facilities are not causing more harm than good. We are trying to address a mental health crisis and the government needs to reform mental healthcare in this province. Properly regulating private treatment centres is one part of that.