Jeremy Valeriote

This is not about assigning blame. It's about understanding the full spectrum of factors that led to such a devastating event and developing meaningful recommendations to prevent it from happening again. Mental health supports, policing responses, health & housing, firearms access, AI and more.

OpenAI must be part of a fulsome review that respects any criminal investigation and looks across the full scope of what happened on February 10.

We need our governments to act on systemic issues, including any related to a lack of access to mental health supports.

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At the start of this crisis, we said every drug death is a policy failure. A decade in, we must change our language. Every drug death in BC is a policy choice.

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The only solution to an increasingly poisoned and chaotic supply, is a regulated alternative.

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Jan. 21 was the highest single day record for drug-poisoning calls in BC’s history, and April will mark 10 years of this public health emergency.

Despite report after report describing evidence-based solutions to this crisis, this government fails to listen and respond like it is an emergency.

YouTube video by BC Green Caucus MLA Valeriote on the toxic drug crisis and preventable tragedy

Over the past 20 years we’ve seen the unregulated drug supply become more toxic, chaotic, and deadly.

In November, we saw the sharp rise of medetomidine in the unregulated opiate supply. It is one of many substances that can complicate overdose reversals.

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YouTube video by BC Green Caucus BC Green MLA Botterell on protecting old growth forests

Today BC Green MLA Botterell asked the Minister of Forests to protect BC's last remaining old growth.

It was disappointing to hear the Minister blame CARGA for his government's 5 years of neglect of the Old Growth Strategic Review. His majority government has the power to act.

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1 person dead in avalanche near Joffre Lakes Park in B.C.'s Sea-to-Sky region | CBC News RCMP say the individual was skiing near the Anniversary Glacier. A search and rescue team have located the deceased and the recovery is ongoing.

There’s significant avalanche risk on BC’s south coast.

Get training, check conditions, and bring proper equipment before deciding to go into the backcountry.

Sincere condolences to those who’ve lost loved ones this spring.

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Photo of solar panels on an apartment balcony, with text over top. Balcony Solar What if you could put a solar panel on the balcony of your apartment, plug it into your wall outlet, and lower your electricity bill? Balcony solar may soon be a lot easier in BC

What if you could put a solar panel on the balcony of your apartment, plug it into your wall outlet, and lower your electricity bill?

Balcony solar may soon be a lot easier in BC.

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YouTube video by BC Green Caucus FEB2326 BILLM226 2ND VALERIOTE

There's a Private Members Bill before the BC Legislature today, addressing highway safety and reckless driving.

BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote spoke at 2nd Reading, referencing safety & enforcement issues on the Sea to Sky Highway (and the need for public transit).

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Frustrating, inconsistent, opaque.This devastating decision will have long-term impacts on those most vulnerable in our affordability crisis.

It sends a chill through the non-market housing sector, leaving municipalities and non-profits in limbo.

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If this government truly wants to save lives, it must support domestic pharmaceutical production and expand regulated alternatives to replace the toxic illicit drugs that are killing British Columbians every day.

While expanding naloxone access is important, it does not address the root cause of the crisis: a poisoned and unregulated drug supply.

Nasal naloxone will save lives.

Making overdose reversal more accessible is critical.

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YouTube video by BC Green Caucus MLA Valeriote questions Minister Dix on the health impacts of LNG - Feb. 19, 2026

Question Period Day 2:

MLA Valeriote calls for a comprehensive study on the health impacts of LNG flaring, after months of harmful emissions in Kitimat (and with the Squamish LNG facility coming online soon).

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Ramadan Mubarak! Gung hay fat choy! And Happy Pancake Day!

YouTube video by BC Green Caucus BC Budget 2026 - BC Green Caucus response from MLA Rob Botterell

BC Greens Finance Critic Rob Botterell responds to the BC NDP's Budget 2026.

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YouTube video by BC Green Caucus MLA Botterell on DRIPA - Feb. 18, 2026

First Question Period of 2026.

MLA @robbotterell.bsky.social asked what consultation the the BC NDP has done with First Nations, ahead of their planned amendments to the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA).

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This budget successfully maintains the status quo, and the status quo isn’t working.

BC needs a budget focused on the health of people and communities—not one that ties the province’s prosperity to LNG expansion and fossil fuel dependency. The BC NDP’s key financial strategy—Look West—looks lost.

BC Greens: 2026 Budget made for industry, not British Columbians Instead of addressing the systemic issues at the root of these crises, the BC NDP are doubling down on a familiar approach: managing decline.

Our response to BC Budget 2026.

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YouTube video by BC Green Caucus Tumbler Ridge -- MLA Valeriote speaks in the BC Legislature (Feb. 17, 2026)

MLA Valeriote's (@jervaler.bsky.social) official statement on the Tumbler Ridge tragedy, in the BC Legislature today.

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My heart breaks for this community, and I know Tumbler Ridge and all of BC will heal, with time and love.

Photo of stuffed animals and flowers placed around a tree near the Tumbler Ridge school, in memory of the recent shooting

My 12-year old daughters donated one of their favourite stuffies for me to leave at the memorial in Tumbler Ridge. It’s heartbreaking just to think of them not coming home safely from school today and every day.

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Our hearts remain with the families of Tumbler Ridge.

Across the province, British Columbians have been showing their support to the families.

The Red Cross has launched an appeal to help those affected by the devastating events. More info here:

Canadian flag at half mast in front of the BC Legislature

Tumbler Ridge is grieving, and it’s important now more than ever, to put politics aside and stand in love and respect with this community in its time of mourning.

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There are no right words for a moment like this. I am shocked and horrified at the tragic shooting that occurred in Tumbler Ridge. I grieve with the families who have lost a loved one. I wish for the speedy recovery of all those injured.

Devastated by the news of up to 10 deceased in Tumbler Ridge shooting. British Columbians will mourn this for decades.

Graphic about BC politics saying the BC Greens ended a cooperation agreement with the BC NDP, with proportional representation listed as a key sticking point. A chart lists BC Green policy ideas the BC NDP rejected, including electoral reform and a peoples assembly on proportional representation said to have 75% support. Text thanks the BC Greens and urges strengthening democracy for British Columbians.

We hoped to see progress on proportional representation in these talks. While that did not happen, we are encouraged to see leaders keep the conversation alive.

Thank you to the BC Greens for standing up for a better democracy. The work continues.

Our full press conference on the end of our agreement with the BC NDP, including reporter Q&A

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