Weaver challenges Notley to debate on Kinder Morgan
VICTORIA B.C. – Climate scientist and B.C. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver has written to Alberta NDP premier Rachel Notley, challenging her to a public debate on the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Weaver’s challenge is in response to Notley’s plan to visit British Columbia several times to “sell” the pipeline project to British Columbians.
Read moreKim Charlesworth appointed Agriculture and Food Systems Spokesperson
VICTORIA B.C. – B.C. Green Party Nelson-Creston candidate Kim Charlesworth has been appointed by leader Andrew Weaver as the party’s Spokesperson for Agriculture and Food Systems.
Read moreStatement from Andrew Weaver on World AIDS Day
VICTORIA B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, issued the following statement on World AIDS Day 2016:
“Today is World AIDS Day, and I would like to take a moment to recognize the leadership that many in British Columbia have taken in supporting persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Read moreWeaver calls for B.C. NDP and B.C. Liberals to release “cash-for-access” donor lists
VICTORIA B.C. – In the wake of the federal approval of the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion, Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, is calling for John Horgan and Christy Clark to release their parties’ “cash-for-access” donor lists and donation amounts. Horgan and Clark regularly host meetings with large corporate donors where tickets go from $2,000 to $10,000 or more.
Read moreAndrew Weaver responds to Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain approval
VICTORIA B.C. – Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party, issued the following statement on today’s federal energy announcements:
“Prime Minister Trudeau has betrayed the trust of British Columbians. The approval of this project is completely contradictory to this government’s rhetoric at the Paris climate talks, as well as their commitments to finally embrace a new era of reconciliation. This government was elected with guarantees that change would finally happen - instead we see yet another Federal government steamrolling their pipeline agenda over First Nations and over B.C. communities.
Read moreB.C. Greens reiterate calls for action on protecting Grizzly Bears
VICTORIA B.C. – In response to the announcement by the B.C. NDP that if elected they would institute a province wide ban on trophy hunting grizzly bears, Andrew Weaver, leader of the B.C. Green Party and MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head issued the following statement:
Read moreAndrew Weaver statement on B.C. NDP corporate donor strategy
VICTORIA B.C. – B.C. NDP leader John Horgan will host a “Resource Industry Reception” this evening in Vancouver with tickets costing as much as $10,000 for corporate donors. The event is invite-only and not included on the party’s website event listings. Dogwood, a nonpartisan citizen action network in B.C., has launched an online petition and email campaign calling attention to this event.
Read moreSonia Furstenau and Dan Hines on changes to Contaminated Sites Regulation
VICTORIA B.C. – Minister of Environment Mary Polak quietly changed the Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR) on Oct. 27, dramatically increasing the allowable limit for substances harmful to human health such as DEHP, which is banned in the European Union, carcinogens and copper.
Read moreArthur Green nominated as B.C. Greens candidate in Fraser-Nicola
HOPE B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is pleased to announce the nomination of its candidate for Fraser-Nicola, Arthur Green.
Read moreRick McGowan nominated as B.C. Greens candidate in Burnaby-Deer Lake
BURNABY B.C. – The B.C. Green Party is pleased to announce the nomination of its candidate for Burnaby-Deer Lake, Rick McGowan. McGowan is a teacher and founder of the Metrotown Residents’ Association.
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