@robbotterell.bsky.social
B.C. Green MLA for Saanich North and the Islands. Retired lawyer, negotiator, strategic consultant and change master… a Happy Warrior.
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.
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.
#bcpoli #lng #ksilisms
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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!
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BC Greens MLA Rob Botterell spoke with Ryan Price from @cfax1070.bsky.social to chat vacancy control. Have a listen!
#bcpoli #rentersrights
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“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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"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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Right now, there are no limits on how much landlords can raise rent between tenancies — rent increases are only regulated within existing tenancies. If we want affordable housing fast, we need to look at the housing we already have. This bill will change that equation
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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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We introduced a Private Members' Bill today!
Help for renters 💚
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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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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.
24.10.2025 21:19 — 👍 5 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0The new homes on Drake Road are an important step forward for our unhoused residents on Salt Spring Island and for those seeking affordable housing.
MLA Adam Olsen spent years advocating for this project, and I continued that work after he retired. We're excited it's finally complete!
Thanks to the Salt Spring Exchange for covering the Housing Minister's visit to my riding, earlier this month. We enjoyed a great day touring a range of projects, including the now-complete BC Housing Project on Drake Rd.
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It's been a busy week at the BC Legislature! Let's get caught up.
1. BC Green MLA @jervaler.bsky.social introduced BC Greens Leader @emilylowan.bsky.social to the People's House for the first time.
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2. Today in Question Period, MLA @robbotterell.bsky.social asked about the growing gap between the ultra rich and the working class, and how that's tearing at social cohesion.
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At its core, the North Coast Transmission Line is a public subsidy for resource extraction, not a long-term investment in BC’s clean energy future.
21.10.2025 21:22 — 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0…it is being used as a disguise for this government to gut the B.C. Utilities Commission’s established role of a non-partisan body making independent, technically robust decisions in the public interest.
21.10.2025 21:22 — 👍 0 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0We fully support the part of this Bill that enables Indigenous co-ownership of the North Coast Transmission Line with BC Hydro. However…
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Reminder that big changes are coming to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry terminal, starting tomorrow.
More info here:
www.bcferries.com/hsb-travel
#bcferries #horseshoebay
This legislative agenda is largely non-controversial. There are some important adjustments to legislation on intimate images, sexual violence, and payments for contractors, but overall, the lack of vision leaves a vacuum for other political distractions.
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Right now, we need to focus on fairness and affordability—on pocketbook issues and what’s happening at the kitchen table. There are some good pieces of legislation in here, but nothing that addresses the huge range of affordability challenges people are facing in this province.
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💚 Stand Earth
👎 LNG
Day 2 of the Fall session!
Up first: BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote asks about the health risks of LNG.
"Is the Minister unaware of the health risks to British Columbians, or is pressure from industry lobbyists and foreign billionaires just that much more important to this government?"
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In the first Question Period of the fall session, MLA Rob Botterell asks the Premier to meet the BCGEU's calls for fair wages.
The government has the fiscal capacity to act. What’s missing is the will.
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BC Green Leader Emily Lowan, BC Green MLA Rob Botterell, and striking BCGEU workers on the BC legislature lawn.
At noon, @robbotterell.bsky.social joined the @bcgeu.bsky.social rally on the Legislature Lawn, alongside BC Green Leader @emilylowan.bsky.social
#solidarityforever #bcpoli
Next on the order papers, MLA Botterell gives a 🔥speech in support of MLA Aurora's motion to condemn the intolerant views of the Association for Reformed Political Action.
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It's the first day of the fall session! #bcpoli
First up: MLA Valeriote responds to Bill M214: Firefighters Health Act. This is Private Members Bill builds on the work from a BC Greens PMB from 2024 -- protecting firefighters from the health risks of forever chemicals.
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