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GREEN PARTY OF BC INITIATING MULTI-PARTISAN DIALOGUE

Jane Sterk, leader of the Green Party of BC called on all provincial elected officials to end divisive rhetoric and legislative polarity and serve the people of BC.

“Both elected parties have demonstrated little cooperation or constructive dialogue. We can’t continue to waste taxpayer money while mistreating valuable input and resources through political one-upmanship. These are incredibly difficult times. We need collaboration. We need leadership. Let’s move beyond finger pointing and an unwillingness to acknowledge economic, social and environmental realities. We will begin by stating the Green Party of BC’s commitment to multi-partisan dialogue.” she stated.

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GREEN PARTY OF BC SUPPORTS ECOJUSTICE’S CALL FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL BILL OF RIGHTS IN BC

Despite global trends, province lags in protecting the air, water and environmental rights for British Columbians

The Green Party of BC announced its support for the Ecojustice report released today, recommending BC incorporate environmental protection and health rights into legislation.

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Green Party of BC calls for a common sense solution on Essential Services

The Green Party of BC believes that the BC Government’s present method of contract negotiations with public employees does not serve the public interest. British Columbians face elongated strikes with strained and sometimes hostile relationships between unions and government. There is a further erosion of the public's confidence in a fair and equitable process when opportunities of discussion are ignored in favour of government convenience. This approach is undemocratic.

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