VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, the province introduced legislation for paid sick leave. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement:

VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC NDP government’s 2021 Budget makes some important investments but lacks the ambition required to set the province up for a strong future. 

VICTORIA, B.C. – B.C. marks a somber fifth year since the public health emergency was declared in response to rising death rates related to illicit drugs. Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement: 

VICTORIA, B.C. – Sonia Furstenau, Leader of the B.C. Green Party, MLA for Cowichan Valley gave her response today to the Speech from the Throne.

VICTORIA, B.C. – Since the beginning of April, more than 6,000 British Columbians have tested positive with COVID-19. As we navigate the third wave of this pandemic, many are looking to government for transparency and decisive action. 

VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled in favour of forestry company Teal Jones Group and their injunction application to remove protestors and blockades from Fairy Creek. 

VICTORIA, B.C. – The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General has tabled an amendment to proposed legislation as a result of issues raised by Adam Olsen, B.C. Green MLA for Saanich-North and the Islands and a member of Tsartlip First Nation, earlier in the legislative session. The amendment to clause 5 of the Firearm Violence Prevention Act was passed today in the Legislature.

VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, we honour the memory of the more than 22,000 Canadians who lost their lives to COVID-19 and extend our condolences to everyone who is grieving. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement:

VICTORIA, B.C. - Today, the province updated its mass vaccination plan announcing more than 415,000 British Columbians are to receive their vaccinations by the end of April. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement:

VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the Premier announced government will continue the Site C dam despite an increased cost estimate of $16 billion. The decision to not cancel the project in 2017 and steps taken since then have resulted in disastrous cost escalations and unprecedented secrecy.