ABOUT THE BC GREEN CAUCUS
Holding the government accountable for the decision it makes.
Background
In 2017 the BC Greens achieved a historic breakthrough, electing the first recognized Green Caucus after receiving almost 20% of the provincial vote. Shortly after the election, the BC Greens signed the historic 2017 Confidence and Supply Agreement with the BC NDP to form the province’s first minority government since 1953.
In 2020, a snap election was called and the Confidence and Supply Agreement ended.
The BC Greens remain an opposition party, tasked with holding the government accountable for the decision it makes.
Accomplishments
The BC Greens have seen countless priorities accomplished, including:
2022
Property Law Amendment Act
Anti Racism Data
Low Carbon Fuels Act
Money Laundering Inquiry
June 2022 – Cullen Commission report on money laundering released.
Tabling of the Report of the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act report
Question of Privilege raised concerning FOI legislation
2021
Basic Income
2021 –expert panel’s recommendations released.
Wildlife Amendment Act enshrining Indigenous hunting rights
2020
Appointment of Innovation Commissioner
2020 – Commissioner’s report released.
Emerging Economy Task Force
Report released March 2020.
2019
Amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act
Amendment introduced 2019.
Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA)
Unveiled October 2019.
Money Laundering Inquiry
2019 – MLAs ask questions in Question Period, launch a petition demanding a public inquiry.
2018
Actions to protect Wild Salmon
Work done throughout 2018.
Action on Housing
Report released for Budget 2018.
Basic Income
2018 – fought successfully for basic income pilot under CASA.
Clean BC
Announced 2018.
Professional Governance
2017
Appointment of Innovation Commissioner
2017 – Establishing Innovative Commissioner formed part of CASA.
Ban Big Money
Part of election promise + CASA 2017.
Fair Wage Commission
- Commission established October 2017.
- BC Greens negotiated it into CASA 2017.
Universal Childcare
- 2017 CASA commitment.
- Work ongoing.
Proposing tangible solutions to our province’s most pressing issues.
