VICTORIA, B.C. – Today’s BC Coroners Service report revealed that in March 2022, 165 people in B.C. died from suspected illicit drug poisoning. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, has issued the following statement: 

VICTORIA, B.C. – Today’s BC Coroners Service report revealed that in February 2022, 174 people in B.C. died from suspected illicit drug poisoning. Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, has issued the following statement: 

"Each month, we see the relentless toll of the poisoned illicit drug supply. Over six people died a day in February 2022 - a number that remains unchanged from February 2021.

VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, has issued the following statement:  

“After nearly a year of advocacy by myself and MLA Shirley Bond, I am relieved to see the Premier put it on record that he will activate the Select Standing Committee on Health and put in place terms of reference. The B.C. Green Caucus first wrote to the Premier to request this committee in May of 2021. Tragically, the number of deaths from the illicit drug supply has continued to break records. 

VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the BC Coroners Service reported the recommendations of the Death Review Panel on illicit drug toxicity. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, has issued the following statement: 

VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the BC Coroners Service reported the total number of deaths in 2021 due to illicit drug toxicity. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, has issued the following statement: 

VICTORIA, B.C. – The latest BC Coroner Services report reveals more than six people died each day from suspected illicit drug poisonings during the month of October, 2021. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the BC Green Party and MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement: 

VICTORIA, B.C. – Today on Overdose Awareness Day, the BC Coroner Services reported at least 1,011 have died from suspected illicit drug poisonings in British Columbia between January and June 2021. The B.C. Green Caucus has issued the following statement:

VICTORIA B.C. –  Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Greens,  says the tragic ongoing overdose crisis must be addressed using a factual, compassionate approach.

VICTORIA, B.C. –  Adam Olsen, B.C. Green Party spokesperson for cannabis, released the following statement earlier today in recognition of cannabis becoming legal in Canada.

“There has been a lot of anticipation, nervousness, and excitement in British Columbia leading up to today, and for good reason. We are stepping into a brand new space as a country and as a province,” said Olsen.

VICTORIA, B.C. – Adam Olsen, B.C. Green Party spokesperson for cannabis legalisation and agriculture, released the following statement regarding the government’s legislation that was introduced today.

“The health and safety of British Columbians must be the first priority as the province implements its non-medical cannabis regime,” said Olsen.