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The B.C. NDP and B. C. Greens worked together on the initiative through their co-operation and responsible governance accord agreement. Rob Botterell, Saanich North MLA representing the Greens, said clawbacks put up roadblocks and he’s glad they’re ending.

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The major projects highlighted by the PM raise serious questions:

Ksi Lisims LNG does not represent the interests of British Columbians, and the Prime Minister’s message that fossil fuel projects, such as Ksi Lisims, are low carbon and aid the energy transition is flat-out greenwashing.

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BC Greens: Federal and provincial governments more focused on reckless resource development than economic and climate solutions - BC Green Caucus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – Statement from Jeremy Valeriote, BC Green MLA for West-Vancouver-Sea to Sky, on the Major Projects Announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney: ...

Federal and provincial governments more focused on reckless resource development than economic and climate solutions

Statement from @jervaler.bsky.social, BC Green MLA for West-Vancouver-Sea to Sky, on today's Major Projects Announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney

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CARGA UPDATE: BC Ends Spousal Caps and Clawbacks, Expanding Support for People Living with a Disability - BC Green Caucus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025NANAIMO, B.C. – The BC Greens and BC NDP have announced that, starting December 1, 2025, couples in which both partners receive disability payments will now rece...

DROP THE PHONE. FORGET EVERYTHING. THIS IS HUGE.

I have called spousal clawbacks legislated poverty for years.

So many will be able to seek gainful employment, come out from illegal rental units, can get married and file taxes together, and more!

I'm crying on the inside for my PWD friends.

Dignity and freedom for people with disabilities should be nonpartisan!

We're very happy for all the friends who've advocated for this change, and whose lives will be a little easier starting next month.

Having a disability should not mean living in poverty, and we look forward to a broader review of social assistance and disability rates as part of the CARGA agreement this year.

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CARGA UPDATE: BC Ends Spousal Caps and Clawbacks, Expanding Support for People Living with a Disability - BC Green Caucus FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025NANAIMO, B.C. – The BC Greens and BC NDP have announced that, starting December 1, 2025, couples in which both partners receive disability payments will now rece...

Today is a good day. More work to do, but today is a good day.

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“There really are no lines," said BC Green MLA Rob Botterell, speaking about the cross-border forum. "We have so much in common, and so much great information to share about how best to work together to tackle the many challenges and opportunities we face.“

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U.S. & Canadian leaders convene cross-border forum to strengthen collaboration & resilience - theOrcasonian.com Building on a smaller virtual gathering in March 2025, the event reaffirmed the enduring spirit of cross-border cooperation and emphasized the vital role

BC Green MLA @robbotterell.bsky.social is part of this cross-border forum for communities in the Salish Sea. It started in response to the pandemic, and has new purpose this year.

“Ironically, the higher levels of tension... has increased the commitment to deepen our relationships.”

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How the Abundance Movement Is Dividing the Left | The Tyee Calls for fewer rules and faster building have found a progressive audience, including in the BC government.

Great piece by @zoeyunker.bsky.social featuring a few quotes from B.C. Green @jervaler.bsky.social

Bookmark it for your weekend read!

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L’opposition aux pipelines officialisée, en C.-B. Des Premières Nations et David Eby ont signé, mercredi, la Déclaration de la protection de la côte nord, en appui au moratoire contre les grands pétroliers.

Part of @jervaler.bsky.social 's reaction to the North Coast Tanker ban announcement yesterday:

"How do we say: 'this part of the province is going to be a sacrifice zone,' while we keep the north coast in tact? To me that's a problem of inequity for the people of BC."

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BC Greens MLAs Rob Botterell and Jeremy Valeriote at the Vancouver Convention Centre standing under a cedar entryway with Coast Salish carvings and cedar boughs.

Thrilled to be at the First Nations Leaders’ Gathering on the territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx ̓wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.

Looking forward to connecting with old friends & new colleagues to discuss solutions to the biggest challenges facing BC.

And the detailed report from BC Watershed Coalition:

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Fracking with Freshwater 2025 - Stand.earth At a time where we should be making every effort to conserve water and phase out fossil fuels, oil and gas companies in B.C. withdrew and polluted enough freshwater for more than 110,000 households – ...

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As water dries up in northeast B.C., some want industry paying more to pump the precious resource | CBC News Environmental groups are calling on the B.C. government to raise industrial water rates as drought deepens and demand for freshwater rises in some areas of the province.

BC charges industry $2.25 per million litres of water — which is less than you pay for your home water.

It’s also the lowest industrial water rate in Canada.

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Valeriote's questions:
Is Bill 31 a condition of LNG Canada investors making a final decision on Phase 2, or of Ksi Lisms making a final investment decision?

Is the Ksi Lisms FID (Final Investment Decision) dependent on the North Coast Transmission Line being built, and this bill passing?

YouTube video by BC Green Caucus Oct. 30, 2025 - MLA Valeriote questions Energy Minister on Bill 31 Clause 1

Committee stage bill debate isn't as thrilling as the World Series, but on the off chance you're as nerdy as us, here's a clip of MLA Valeriote questioning the Energy Minister on Bill 31.

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YouTube video by BC Green Caucus Oct. 30, 2025 - BC Green MLA Valeriote on supporting local news and BuyBC advertising

Today MLA @jervaler.bsky.social asked the Premier to support local news, which is essential to a healthy society.

Right now, the BC Gov spends the vast majority of its advertising budget with American tech giants like Meta and Google. What if they BuyBC instead?

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Thanks for making the time to visit my constituency, Minister!

B.C. Greens' bill aims to limit rent increases and no-fault evictions Under B.C. Green MLA Rob Botterell’s proposed legislation, landlords could only raise rent on a vacant unit by the same amount as on an occupied one, eliminating an incentive to evict tenants.

85% of evictions in B.C. are no-fault. Our bill would change that.

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YouTube video by CBC British Columbia Former Squamish Nation leader explains what the Cowichan decision really means and what it doesn’t

This interview with Khelsilem is also well worth watching:

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YouTube video by CBC British Columbia Richmond residents attend info session on Cowichan land title decision

WATCH: Before @robbotterell.bsky.social was a BC Green MLA, he was a lawyer and negotiator for a number of BC First Nations.

This morning he spoke with the CBC's @cbcstephenquinn.bsky.social about the Cowichan Land title decision.

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Local BC Green MLA talks proposal to make rent controls between tenancies - CFAX 1070 - The Latest Audio | iHeart <p>Green Party MLA for Saanich North and the Islands Rob Botterell joins Ryan.&nbsp;</p>

BC Greens MLA Rob Botterell spoke with Ryan Price from @cfax1070.bsky.social to chat vacancy control. Have a listen!

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B.C. Greens call for a return to vacancy control with new legislation : AM 1150 AM 1150 is Kelowna’s source for news, talk, and sports — delivering breaking news, local stories, and live radio coverage.

“Our housing system is designed to squeeze renters for all that they’re worth, while lining the pockets of luxury developers and big landlords,” Lowan said.

A Statistics Canada study based on data from 2020 found nearly a quarter of residential property owners in B.C. were investors.

And another!

"Botterell noted that the NDP has supported comprehensive rent control by implementing vacancy control in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and Christine Boyle, minister of housing for B.C., backed it as a city councillor."

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'No limits': B.C. Green Party looks to bring back rent control tool | Urbanized B.C. does not currently have any form of rent control, and a new bill from the BC Green Party looks to change that.

"Vacancy control was dropped by the government decades ago, but the topic has been discussed on social media in recent years in response to rising rent rates."

More great coverage on our bill to protect renters!

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This legislation is not intended to target homeowners—it’s designed to protect renters and strengthen the overall rental market by preventing unnecessary rate hikes.

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BC Greens introduce Private Members’ Bill to reinstate vacancy control - BC Green Caucus BC Greens introduce Private Members’ Bill to reinstate vacancy control October 28, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the BC Greens introduced a Private Members’ Bill to bring back vacancy control and stabi...

Today, the BC Greens introduced a Private Members’ Bill to bring back vacancy control and stabilize rent prices for tenants across the province.

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We introduced a Private Members' Bill today!

Help for renters 💚

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The leadership of the snpink’tn Indian Band, the city & local partners shows that communities thrive when compassion guides collaboration. Through CARGA we helped advance these solutions and we'll keep working to ensure every British Columbian has the same access to housing, health care and dignity.