March 29, 2024

BC Greens aiming high for election

The leader of BC's Green Party says her team has gotten itself organized and is ready for this springs election. On Shaw TV's Voice of BC, Jane Sterk was asked why it's taken the Greens so long to become serious contenders especially as they mark their 30th Anniversary in BC. She says the party is now in a position to speak to various issues, not … [Read more...]

BC Conservatives and Greens also question Auditor General not being reappointed

The leaders of both the BC Conservative Party and the BC Green Party are also speaking out against the decision to not reappoint Auditor General John Doyle. BC Green Party Leader Jane Sterk says the government should have deferred the matter entirely until after the May election. "We actually think that appointments like that should be made by an … [Read more...]

Provincial Greens sound warning over federal investment pact with China

The leader of the provincial Green party is urging the Premier and the leader of the provincial NDP to pressure the feds on a new investment treaty with China. Jane Sterk says the deal, called FIPA, will kick in at months end with no debate in the house of commons and no say from the provinces. Sterk says the deal may trump provincial rights … [Read more...]

Greens don’t buy into carbon tax changes

Despite assurances by BC's Environment Minister, the carbon tax is here to stay and the Provincial Green Party is not sold.  Leader Jane Sterk says all the signs point to the BC Liberal Government putting the program on the chopping block, "I would not be at all surprised if they decided to scrap the carbon tax. There is lots of language that … [Read more...]