Press Releases & Publications

April 2, 2025

By ROB BOTTERELL

Every month I plan to write about an issue raised by constituents from Saanich North and the Islands, and offer my perspective as your MLA. This month my focus is on the future of the Islands Trust.

For Immediate Release
March 28, 2025

STATEMENT

VICTORIA, B.C. – In response to the Premier’s announcement of amendments to Bill 7: The Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response) Act, 2025, the BC Green Caucus has released the following statement:

“While we’ve pushed for and seen meaningful progress with Bill 7—such as the repeal of Part 4—it remains a work in progress,” said BC Greens Attorney General Critic Rob Botterell, MLA for Saanich North and the Islands.

For Immediate Release
March 14, 2025

STATEMENT

VICTORIA, B.C. – Statement from Jeremy Valeriote, Interim Leader of the BC Greens and MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, on Premier David Eby’s decision to end the BC consumer carbon tax following the federal government’s announcement.

“The BC NDP’s decision to end the carbon tax and associated rebates leaves many questions unanswered. The province had budgeted billions in carbon tax revenue over the coming years. If this revenue source is eliminated, what is the plan to make up the shortfall? What programs or services will be cut to fill the gap? 

For Immediate Release
March 12, 2025

STATEMENT

VICTORIA – The BC NDP and Green caucuses have reached a final agreement on how they will work together on their shared priorities and deliver a strong and stable government. The Deputy Premier, NDP Caucus chair, as well as the Leader and House Leader of the Green Caucus signed the final terms of the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord (CARGA) at the B.C. legislature.

For Immediate Release
February 04, 2025

STATEMENT

VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC NDP is touting a $20 billion tariff response package, promising jobs and growth, but in their rush to respond to Trump’s tariffs, they’re falling back on the same old playbook – LNG expansion and resource extraction – repeating a familiar colonial cycle instead of laying the foundation for a strong, diversified future economy.

“At a time when we should be building a resilient economy, this government is doubling down on boom-and-bust industries,” said Jeremy Valeriote, MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky. “Re-announcing and fast-tracking resource projects isn’t a strategy, it’s a short-sighted approach that lacks vision and leaves us just as vulnerable down the road.