B.C. in surplus; NDP yet to deliver on affordability promises
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the Minister of Finance announced B.C. ended its 2021-22 fiscal year with a $1.3-billion surplus.
Read moreB.C. Green Caucus: Old growth logging continues despite government's promise of deferrals
VICTORIA, B.C. – In response to a Stand.Earth report finding ongoing logging in old growth deferral areas, the B.C. Green Caucus has issued the following statement:
Read moreTemporary financial relief for family doctors appreciated, but long-term solutions needed now
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the Minister of Health announced $118 million in temporary overhead relief funding for family physicians and their patients. The B.C. Green Caucus has issued the following statement:
Read moreSimran Sarai nominated as B.C. Green candidate for Surrey South by-election
SURREY B.C. – The B.C. Green Party announced today that it has nominated Simon Fraser University (SFU) student Simran Sarai as its candidate for the Surrey South by-election.
Read moreOlsen calls on B.C. NDP to respond to Downtown Eastside humanitarian crisis
VANCOUVER B.C. –B.C. Green MLA Adam Olsen (Saanich North and the Islands) released the following statement in response to the humanitarian crisis ongoing at the tent city in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside:
Read moreOlsen calls for protection of Coquihalla River salmon population
VICTORIA B.C. – B.C. Green MLA Adam Olsen (Saanich North and the Islands) released the following statement today in response to concerns that the construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is endangering the Coquihalla River salmon population.
Read moreOlsen responds to Anjali Appadurai campaign for B.C. NDP leadership
VICTORIA B.C. –B.C. Green MLA Adam Olsen (Saanich North and the Islands) released the following statement today in response to the announcement of Anjali Appadurai’s campaign for the leadership of the B.C. NDP:
Read moreFurstenau calls on Health Minister to publish report on Telus Health
VICTORIA B.C. – B.C. Green leader Sonia Furstenau has called for Health Minister Adrian Dix to release a report by the B.C. Medical Services Commission on Telus Health’s private, fee-based healthcare programs. The corporation is accused of charging patients for basic healthcare needs, allowing queue-jumping, and contributing to a two-tier healthcare system. The report has been with Minister Dix since June 30, 2022.
Read moreBC Greens to visit Wet’suwet’en territory
VICTORIA, B.C. – B.C Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley, and Adam Olsen, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands and a member of Tsartlip First Nation will visit Wet’suwet’en territory over the next five days and attend the Peace and Unity Summit.
Read moreExpansion of Speculation and Vacancy Tax is a good step, but the time is past for incrementalism
VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the BC NDP announced the Speculation and Vacancy Tax will be expanded to six additional communities in British Columbia. The BC Green Caucus has issued the following statement:
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