1/ The BC Supreme Court's decision on involuntary treatment underscores the failures in the BC NDP's mental health policy. Statement from BC Green MLA @jervaler.bsky.social and Leader of the BC Greens @emilylowan.bsky.social ⤵️ #bcpoli

Court Decision Underscores Failures in BC NDP Mental Health Policy, say BC Greens

The recent BC Supreme Court ruled that involuntary treatment is a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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Thank you so much to everyone who cheered, volunteered, or competed in #Squamish Days. My West Vancouver - Sea to Sky team and our secret weapon (Leader of the B.C. Greens @emilylowan.bsky.social ) had an amazing time competing in the Bed Races on Friday night.

BC Greens Leader Emily Lowan's statement on our current Wildfire Emergency. #bcwildfires

Every workers deserves fair compensation for their work — that’s why the right to strike is sacred. Solidarity to the flight attendants at WestJet, and to all workers fighting for better.

WestJet flight attendants on strike as company suspends most bookings | Globalnews.ca

The union representing 4,400 WestJet flight employees says its members are on strike after last-minute negotiations failed to reach a deal.

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PRIDE 2026 keeps on rolling this weekend with Dyke March and Pride Parade+Festival in Vancouver! 🌈✨RSVP here to join us! bcgreens.ca/events 🏳️‍🌈 (footage from Pride Parade Victoria) 💖

PRIDE Victoria was a blast! 🌈💖✨See you in Vancouver this weekend for Dyke march Saturday, and Pride Parade & Festival sunday 🔥🏳️‍🌈RSVP here to join us! bcgreens.ca/events

The federal government is letting people gamble on the climate crisis. This move is as cynical as it is dangerous. Wildfires ravage BC every year, and allowing people to bet on them is dystopic.

Leader’s Statement: Prediction Markets are Gambling on our Future

Lək̓ʔəŋən [LEKWUNGEN] TERRITORY / VICTORIA, B.C. —  Leader of the Green Party of British Columbia, Emily Lowan, released a statement regarding the recent approval of prediction markets by the federal ...

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While the Cons bring anti-gay advisors on board, the BC NDP are quick to condemn them. The same BC NDP that refused to ban conversion therapy, defunded the org that created SOGI, and ended pathways for trans healthcare. The queer community deserves material support, not just when it’s convenient.

Rob Shaw: BC Conservatives' new hire comes with baggage from Alberta

Russ Kuykendall previously rejected as political candidate after blog post took aim at gay people

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Billionaires believe they're entitled to our democracy. Tax the ultra-wealthy.

Shopify CEO appears to endorse giving more votes to wealthy Canadians | CBC News

The billionaire CEO of one of Canada's largest companies has come under fire for seeming to endorse stripping voting rights from some and giving more votes to the ultra wealthy. Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke...

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As wildfires grow, please take steps to make sure you and your community stay safe. By pre-registering for Emergency Support Services, you make it quicker and easier to get support during evacuations. This is critical to ensure you have access to basic necessities while under evacuation orders.

“One must funmaxx in order to electionmogg” - ancient proverb Final Green Party Party film photo dump from the illustrious Prym ✨

We need to ban foreign ownership of BC farmland immediately. The super-billionaire heir to the Walmart fortune, Stan Kroenke, now controls over 13% of BC’s farmland - this is a threat to BC’s sovereignty, food security and farmers. Read the Tyee’s in-depth coverage on this issue.

"To sustain a movement, we have to sustain our spirits" More photos from Green Party Party (07/10/26) - thanks to our amazing photographer from the Victoria RA Kevin!

This spring, your support helped power some of the BC Greens' biggest fights, from calling for stronger safeguards around water-intensive AI data centres, standing firmly to protect DRIPA, and putting the threats to our farmland and food security on the political agenda. Now, we're looking ahead!

“I don’t want to be a part of your revolution if I can’t dance” 💚GPP 07/10/26 “Victoria” 📸: @d4rk.room on instagram

ISO a seasoned campaign leader eager to shape a just and sustainable future for BC! We have twice held the balance of power in BC and this role is an exciting opportunity to turn our momentum with leader, Emily Lowan, into transformational success in the next election. Apply: bcgreens.ca/careers

BC NDPers — if you want a party that fights for working people and our environment, welcome to the BC Greens.

BC Climate Emergency Campaign@bcclimateemergency.bsky.social · 3w ago

We just sent an open letter to Premier Eby & the BC NDP signed by more than a dozen former BC-based NDP MLAs, MPs, Indigenous leaders, labour & community leaders. The letter expresses serious concerns about governmental backsliding on climate action. Read the letter: bit.ly/4vvJHfZ #bcpoli

The richest man in BC just killed 300 jobs with Canfor’s mill closure. Since buying Canfor, BC billionaire Jim Pattison has built more forestry in Trump’s US than in his own province. Billionaires don’t have our back — and the BC NDP won’t stop the bleeding in our forestry industry.

‘Heartbreaking’: B.C. pulp mill to shut down, putting around 300 employees out of work

The Northwood Pulp Mill in Prince George is shut down permanently, Canfor announced Monday, affecting approximately 300 employees.

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Joined BC nurses at the picket lines yesterday morning and interviewed union council member, Cait Jarvis, asking - what should the public know about this strike and nurses’ working conditions? #bcnursesstrike

Working Canadians are fed up with status quo politics, from BC to PEI — that’s why so many people are looking to the hopeful, people over profit politics of the Greens. Congratulations on your victory Tayte 💚 First PEI, next BC!

Writing letters still works! 📝 MLA Valeriote wrote a letter to the BC Utilities Commission requesting further examination of gas prices (and potential price gouging) in the Sea to Sky. Now the BCUC has opened an investigation 🔎 #bcpoli www.squamishchief.com/local-news/u...

Update: B.C. regulator to further investigate Sea to Sky gas prices

British Columbia Utilities Commission to request fuel data from retail stations and local fuel distributors between Squamish and Mount Currie.

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In response to Friday’s announcement of new involuntary treatment beds, the BC Greens say the Province is prioritizing an unproven, coercive involuntary treatment regime, while stranding British Columbians waiting for voluntary treatment. #bcpoli

BC Greens: Forced treatment is not a solution, it’s political reaction

The government is betting on a coercive approach while voluntary treatment remains underfunded and difficult to access.

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It’s been over 10 years since the toxic drug crisis was declared and communities across this province are reeling from the unimaginable loss. With every life lost is a community grieving, and our hearts are with them.

B.C. Green Caucus@bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 4w ago

Lower death toll should not reduce government action on toxic drug crisis The BC Green Caucus has issued a statement following today's BC Coroner’s report on deaths due to overdose: bcgreencaucus.ca/bc-greens-re... #bcpoli

Join the only party that’s serious about splitting with the US. Join the BC Greens.

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CCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives@policyalternatives.ca · 4w ago

Fossil fuels and dollar-dominated financial architecture underpin the U.S. empire. Dismantling them will bring it down. Read the latest from the Monitor by Nick Gottlieb. www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

GREEN PARTY PARTY - this Friday (July 10th) in Victoria!! 🌈💚🔊🌱🎶 Come dance, design, play, connect, enjoy and celebrate!: bcgreens.ca/event/greenp...

Thanks to the tireless advocacy of the community of Surrey, the victims and families affected by the Bishnoi gang’s violence can take some comfort in knowing that those alleged to be responsible are facing justice.

Bishnoi gang members charged with ordering hit on B.C. Sikh leader, U.S. announces arrests | Globalnews.ca

RCMP said these groups have been engaged in extortions, drug trafficking, kidnapping and widespread violence, namely in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023.

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The healthcare system we all deserve relies on nurses being treated fairly. Nurses have been put in unsafe working conditions, and now they’re being disrespected for asking for better. This is unacceptable. The right to strike is sacred. The BC Greens stand in solidarity with the BCNU.

I talked with CTV about Mark Carney and Danielle Smith’s proposed pipeline. Here’s what I had to say: