Furstenau releases statement on Orange Shirt Day

September 30, 2020 VICTORIA B.C. – B.C. Green Leader Sonia Furstenau released the following statement on Orange Shirt Day: “Today we recognize those who have been impacted by horrific injustices in residential schools. This is a time to acknowledge the…

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Furstenau: Wilkinson’s promise to cut the PST shows astounding lack of imagination

September 28, 2020 VICTORIA B.C. – BC Green Leader Sonia Fursenau says Andrew Wilkinson and the B.C. Liberals lack the imagination required to lead British Columbia’s pandemic recovery.  “After 3.5 years in opposition, the best idea the B.C. Liberals can…

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Overdose crisis response must be addressed with a factual, compassionate approach

September 23, 2020 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. “Today’s devastating overdose numbers from the coroner demonstrate that we are not doing…

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Horgan politicizing community-driven hospital project: Furstenau

September 27, 2020 VICTORIA B.C. –  Sonia Furstenau, leader of the BC Green Party and candidate for Cowichan Valley, says John Horgan’s politicization of the hard work of the Cowichan community to move forward with a much-needed new hospital exemplifies…

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Furstenau excited to lead BC Greens into next phase of growth

VICTORIA, BC – Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley, celebrated being elected the Leader of the BC Green Party. “I ran for leader because I know the BC Greens are just getting started changing BC politics,” said Furstenau. “I’d like…

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MP Paul Manly endorses Sonia Furstenau for B.C. Greens Leader

For immediate release August 31, 2020 NANAIMO, BC – Paul Manly, MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith, is endorsing Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley, for B.C. Green Party leader.  “Sonia is a thoughtful, compassionate leader who has bold ideas for how to…

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Furstenau racks up endorsements from local government officials across the province

VICTORIA, BC – Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley, has received endorsements from a variety of local government officials across the province for her candidacy to become the next leader of the B.C. Green Party.  “I’m honoured to have the…

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Furstenau releases leadership campaign platform on climate and resource resilience

COWICHAN VALLEY, BC – Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley, released another plank of her leadership platform as part of her bid to be the next leader of the B.C. Green Party. The platform focused on improving the resilience of…

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David Suzuki supports Furstenau’s candidacy and four-day work week proposal

VANCOUVER, BC – David Suzuki is speaking out in support of BC Green leadership candidate Sonia Furstenau’s candidacy and her proposal to explore a four-day work week in BC. Furstenau published a video message from Suzuki today. “When the David…

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Elizabeth May endorses Sonia Furstenau for B.C. Greens leader

VICTORIA, BC – Elizabeth May, former leader of the Green Party of Canada, is endorsing Sonia Furstenau, MLA for Cowichan Valley, in her candidacy to be the next leader of the BC Greens.  “Sonia is a proven leader. She’s extremely…

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