Lək̓ʷəŋən (Lekwungen) Territory / Victoria, B.C. — Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the BC Greens, has issued the following statement:
“Yesterday’s announcement of 72 shelter spaces in Victoria shows how the BC NDP have failed the homeless and at-risk with big promises and minimal action. Community groups are doing the heavy lifting, while the BC NDP offers the bare minimum. With 1,600 people unhoused, their response is 72 spaces just before an election. Where was the urgency?
“Under the BC NDP, homelessness in Victoria has risen by 20%. We need real solutions for housing, mental health, and social services, not more hollow promises. The BC Greens will do what the BC NDP won’t, take a long-term approach and address the root causes head-on.”
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Media contact:
JoJo Beattie
Press Secretary, BC Green Party
E: [email protected]
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Media contact:
JoJo Beattie
Press Secretary, BC Green Party
E: [email protected]
T: +1 250-418-5528
About the B.C. Green Party:
Established in February 1983, the B.C. Green Party holds the distinction of being the oldest Green Party in North America. With a history rooted in environmental advocacy, social justice, and sustainable economics, the B.C. Greens have consistently been on your side, working within government to enact policies that reflect these core values. As an active member of the Global Greens, the party is part of a worldwide network of municipal, regional, and national parties that uphold six fundamental principles: sustainability, participatory democracy, social justice, ecological wisdom, non-violence, and respect for diversity. This commitment ensures that the B.C. Green Party remains a pivotal force in shaping a sustainable and equitable future.
Established in February 1983, the B.C. Green Party holds the distinction of being the oldest Green Party in North America. With a history rooted in environmental advocacy, social justice, and sustainable economics, the B.C. Greens have consistently been on your side, working within government to enact policies that reflect these core values. As an active member of the Global Greens, the party is part of a worldwide network of municipal, regional, and national parties that uphold six fundamental principles: sustainability, participatory democracy, social justice, ecological wisdom, non-violence, and respect for diversity. This commitment ensures that the B.C. Green Party remains a pivotal force in shaping a sustainable and equitable future.
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