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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 1d

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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Oct. 7, 2025 - MLA Valeriote on the negative health effects of LNG

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 2d

BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote responds to Bill 9, Health Care Costs Recovery Amendment Act.

This Bill speaks to one of the core responsibilities of Government; fairness. It is part of a suite of measures that collectively make sure that wrongdoing does not damage a person’s life beyond repair.

Oct. 6, 2025 - MLA Valeriote responds to Bill 9, Health Care Costs Recovery Amendment Act

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 2d

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.

#bcpoli

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Oct. 6, 2025 - MLA Rob Botterell questions the Premier on the BCGEU strike

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 2d

At noon, @robbotterell.bsky.social joined the @bcgeu.bsky.social rally on the Legislature Lawn, alongside BC Green Leader @emilylowan.bsky.social

#solidarityforever #bcpoli

BC Green Leader Emily Lowan, BC Green MLA Rob Botterell, and striking BCGEU workers on the BC legislature lawn.

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 2d

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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Oct. 6 - MLA Botterell supports Motion Condemning ARPA

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 2d

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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Oct. 6 - MLA Valeriote supports Bill M214: Firefighters Health Act

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 5d

If anyone has additional information on this incident, please contact local Penticton RCMP.

We’re so sorry to hear about this attack on an elected official’s home. MLA Boultbee, the rest of the legislature has your back.

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Photo of tweet from MLA Amelia Boultbee:

“Last night at approximately 10 PM several vehicles and individuals approached my home and rocks were thrown at my home and vehicle. Police were called and investigated. While the motive or perpetrators remains unknown to me, this is very distressing in light of recent events.

If anyone has additional information please contact the local Penticton RCMP.”

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Jeremy Valeriote @jervaler.bsky.social · 9d

This government has sacrificed climate, air and water quality, ecosystem integrity, and Indigenous title and rights considerations to push LNG projects forward.

The Premier needs to get real about LNG flaring, and include it in emissions reporting and environmental assessments.

B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 9d

@jervaler.bsky.social is calling on the provincial government to halt the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure following new research that shows emissions from gas flaring are being dramatically under-reported by export plant operators, putting residents at significant health risks.

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BC Greens call on government to stop and get real about LNG health risks in light of concerning new data on start-up flaring - BC Green Caucus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – BC Green MLA for West Vancouver–Sea to Sky, Jeremy Valeriote, is calling on the provincial government to halt the expansion of fossil fuel inf...

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 9d

@jervaler.bsky.social is calling on the provincial government to halt the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure following new research that shows emissions from gas flaring are being dramatically under-reported by export plant operators, putting residents at significant health risks.

#bcpoli

BC Greens call on government to stop and get real about LNG health risks in light of concerning new data on start-up flaring - BC Green Caucus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 29, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – BC Green MLA for West Vancouver–Sea to Sky, Jeremy Valeriote, is calling on the provincial government to halt the expansion of fossil fuel inf...

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Matt Simmons @writermjs.bsky.social · 12d

My latest for @thenarwhal.ca takes a look at community level life with Canada’s first major LNG export plant.

The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 12d

Sleepless nights, diesel smells and smoke that “smells like burnt plastic.” Some Kitimat, B.C., residents say LNG Canada’s startup is making life unbearable. @writermjs.bsky.social reports thenarwhal.ca/kitimat-lng-...

Noise, smoke from LNG Canada plagues residents of Kitimat, B.C. | The Narwhal

Residents near LNG Canada in Kitimat, B.C., say the constant noise and toxic smoke is ‘hell’ — and threatens serious health impacts

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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 12d

Sleepless nights, diesel smells and smoke that “smells like burnt plastic.” Some Kitimat, B.C., residents say LNG Canada’s startup is making life unbearable. @writermjs.bsky.social reports thenarwhal.ca/kitimat-lng-...

Noise, smoke from LNG Canada plagues residents of Kitimat, B.C. | The Narwhal

Residents near LNG Canada in Kitimat, B.C., say the constant noise and toxic smoke is ‘hell’ — and threatens serious health impacts

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 13d

BC Green MLAs @jervaler.bsky.social and @robbotterell.bsky.social were proud to co-sign this letter, delivered to the CEO of BCFerries at #UBCM today.

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Bowen Island Leads Call for Urgent Action on Ferry Service - Bowen Island Municipality

Bowen Island leads call for urgent action on ferry service: letter to BC Ferries CEO to be delivered at UBCM Community leaders urge immediate, formal consultation framework and concrete steps to addre...

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Rob Botterell @robbotterell.bsky.social · 14d

I also want to sincerely thank our interim leader, Jeremy Valeriote, for guiding the BC Greens with such steadiness and commitment over the past year.

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Rob Botterell @robbotterell.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations Emily on a hard-fought and well-earned campaign victory! I have confidence our new leader will lead a strong grassroots movement across this province and strengthen the BC Green Party writ large.

Jeremy Valeriote @jervaler.bsky.social · 14d

Emily is an extraordinary organizer who has built movements, challenged powerful interests, and inspired people across the province. Her leadership signals a bold new chapter for the BC Greens!

B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations Emily Lowan, the new leader of the B.C. Greens!

#bcpoli #bcgreens

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Jeremy Valeriote @jervaler.bsky.social · 14d

Emily is an extraordinary organizer who has built movements, challenged powerful interests, and inspired people across the province. Her leadership signals a bold new chapter for the BC Greens!

B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations Emily Lowan, the new leader of the B.C. Greens!

#bcpoli #bcgreens

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 14d

Congratulations Emily Lowan, the new leader of the B.C. Greens!

#bcpoli #bcgreens

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 14d

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Start-up emissions at B.C. LNG plants systematically underestimated, finds study

Researchers say B.C. regulators have underestimated pollution by ignoring LNG terminal start-up emissions.

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 14d

The Tyee @thetyee.ca · 14d

A Tyee investigation has found that even under normal circumstances LNG Canada’s emissions will mean Kitimat residents will be subjected to high levels of nitrogen dioxide — a harmful pollutant that can irritate lung tissues and damage airways — above Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards.

Exclusive: LNG Expansion Brings New Health Risks to Kitimat | The Tyee

The project’s fast-tracked second phase would push a key pollutant far above current limits, documents reveal.

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 15d

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2. Tell your local mayor and council to support “Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy” at the 2025 UBCM Convention this September. Vote yes on Resolution NR69!

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Tell Your Local Government to Support “Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy” at the 2025 UBCM Convention | BlueprintForTheCoast

Send a letter to your mayor and council telling them to vote YES on Resolution NR69: Legislating the BC Coastal Marine Strategy at the Union of BC Municipalities 2025 Convention.

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 15d

4/ We’ll keep advocating for the Coastal Marine Strategy in our work at the BC Legislature. If you want to help, there are two groups you can write to:

1. Tell your MLA, the Min of Water Land & Resource Stewardship + the Premier that you want action on the Coastal Marine Strategy they started.

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 15d

3/ Like the Biodiversity & Ecosystem Health Framework, the Coastal Marine Strategy says a lot of great things: Indigenous-led conservation, climate resilience, pollution prevention… but without legislation and proper funding, it’s just words on paper.

It’s time to implement it.

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 15d

2/ After years of advocacy, the Province released its first-ever Coastal Marine Strategy in July 2024, a historic document that outlines how British Columbia will care for our coast.

We were excited they finally took action, but since the Strategy’s release, the Province has gone silent.

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 15d

1/ What happened to BC’s Coastal Marine Strategy?

BC is one of the only coastal jurisdictions in North America without a comprehensive plan to protect its coast.

#bcpoli #ubcm2025 #coastalmarinestrategy

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Jeremy Valeriote @jervaler.bsky.social · 17d

Hopefully a step on the path towards peace.

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B.C. Green Caucus @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social · 19d

BC Green MLA @jervaler.bsky.social spent this week touring northwest B.C. talking climate, LNG, mining, housing, drug crisis and much more. Full coverage on our Instagram and Facebook, but here are a few snapshots from the week 🎣
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BC Greens MLA with members of the Kispiox Valley who oppose PRGT

BG Greens MLA Jeremy Valeriote with Gitxsan and Kispiox Valley residents who oppose PRGT

BC Green MLA Jeremy Valeriote with Mayor of Smithers Gladys Atrill

BC Greens MLA Jeremy Valeriote in Terrace with the Executive Director of SkeenaWild

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