VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. Green Caucus has issued the following statement in response to the Speech from the Throne:

“Today’s Speech from the Throne rightfully acknowledged the sacrifices and loss that British Columbians have faced over the last year - but, instead of offering a vision for the future, the government patted themselves on the back for past initiatives and re-announced projects that have been underway for years,” said Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Cowichan Valley. 

VICTORIA, B.C. – Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate and honour Black Canadians and Canadians of African Ancestry who contribute to the economic, social, and political progress of our country. On February 4th and 25th, Black Community leaders will takeover B.C. Green leader Sonia Furstenau’s social media platforms, to share their voices and spotlight Black contributions and achievements.

VICTORIA, B.C. – In response to the recent anti-vaccine mandate protests, Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley, has issued the following statement: 

"It has been a difficult weekend for people across the country. Explicitly racist imagery has been paraded through our cities and white supremacy has been allowed to find a home within this movement. Like many Canadians, I am frightened by these events.

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

"We have not seen an update on the ages of people being hospitalized due to COVID-19 since early January. Given rising hospitalizations of children in the UK, the US, and Ontario, I call on government to immediately report this data.

VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Strategy announced it is developing a watershed security strategy and fund. Sonia Furstenau, leader of the B.C. Greens and MLA for Cowichan Valley has issued the following statement: 

VICTORIA, B.C. – B.C. Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley, is calling on the BC NDP government to implement concrete measures with clear policies that recognize COVID-19 is an airborne virus.

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

“Two years into this pandemic, British Columbians should expect clarity and transparency when it comes to decisions and guidance from this government. Instead, it is becoming more and more difficult to understand what informs decision-making in B.C. when it comes to COVID-19. Hospitals and health care services are struggling, health care workers are burning out, and patients’ needs are not being met, and testing and tracing have collapsed.

VICTORIA B.C. – The B.C. Green Party announced today that it surpassed its $1 million fundraising goal for 2021 by nearly 10%, raising a total of $1.093 million. This is the first time the party has received over $1 million in a non-election year. 

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. – Over the recent six-week fall session the B.C. Green Caucus advocated strongly for environmental protection, social equity, and brought forward solutions to social and economic issues facing the Province while raising concerns about the government’s worsening record on transparency and democratic accountability.