Statement from all-party leaders on financial aid package for people and businesses on COVID-19
VICTORIA, B.C. - Premier John Horgan, Opposition Leader Andrew Wilkinson, Interim Third Party Leader Adam Olsen and MLA Andrew Weaver issued a joint statement about the emergency House sitting to support people and businesses affected by COVID-19:
B.C. Greens respond to Province’s approach to COVID-19 relief for British Columbians
VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. NDP government has announced $5 billion in income supports, tax relief and direct funding for people, businesses and services affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
B.C. Green Party to cancel all in-person public events until further notice
VICTORIA B.C. – Beginning today, the B.C. Green Party will cancel all in-person public events to reduce the risk of community transmission of COVID-19.
B.C. Greens celebrate federal introduction of bill to ban conversion therapy
VICTORIA B.C. – The B.C. Green Party today welcomes the introduction of a federal bill to classify conversion therapy as a criminal act in Canada.
The B.C. Green Caucus responds to Minister James’ announcement of Parkinson’s diagnosis
VICTORIA, B.C. – In response to Finance Minister Carole James’ announcement that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, the B.C. Green Caucus released the following statement:
“Minister James embodies what it means to be a politician who goes to work every day focused on making the lives of people better. Anyone who works with her can see how deeply she cares about the people of our province,” said B.C. Green Party interim leader MLA Adam Olsen for Saanich-North and the Islands and a member of Tsartlip First Nation. “Even in coming forward with this diagnosis, Minister James’ focus has been on the wellbeing of others who face this disease.”