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Mavis Underwood endorses Adam Olsen
I want to express my support for the re-election of Adam Olsen.I know he is someone I can count on to serve with energy and commitment. His values are strong and emphasized in his honouring of family, community and history. He demonstrates the importance of identity and sense of belonging and how that is a solid foundation in times of stress and...
Olsen debates climate policy with Heyman and Milobar
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYZwZKM1LA4[/embedyt] On Thursday October 8, 2020, I joined BC NDP Environment Minister George Heyman and BC Liberal environment critic (former) Peter Milobar to debate climate policy. The description below is quoted from the Pembina Institute website. If you would like a summary of the 60-minute forum...
Earl Claxton Jr. endorses Adam Olsen
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAsqrU4qPrU[/embedyt] Good morning. ÍY C̸EĆIL in SENĆOŦEN. I would just like to say that I support Adam Olsen running for the, in the provincial election. And I have to say that I didn't know Adam earlier in his life, when he was living here at Tsartlip reserve, or First Nation, and I learned of him when...
Mike Davis endorses Adam Olsen
I endorse Adam Olsen because I trust him to do his best to defend the environment and all species that inhabit our world.Mike DavisLong time friendSidney, BC [siteorigin_widget class="Jetpack_Subscriptions_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]
Susan Simosko endorses Adam Olsen
As a long-time Sidney business owner and the immediate past president of the Sidney Business Improvement Area Society, I am continually impressed with Adam’s commitment to our community and his dedication to making sure things get done!He is a true steward, not just of our environment, but of the needs and interests of the people who live, work...
Hunter Lastiwka endorses Adam Olsen
Adam Olsen has proven to be one of the strongest leaders for Saanich North and the Islands ever. This is due to the genuine connection he develops with all residents. Beginning when I was only 15 years old, Adam has included my opinion in conversations that affect our riding and province.He has consistently proven to me that every voice does...
Chief Tanya Jimmy endorses Adam Olsen
I am a proud WSANEC woman from Tseycum First Nation. I am pleased to endorse Adam Olsen, my WSANEC relative from Tsartlip, in his bid to be re-elected as the MLA for Saanich North and the Islands.Adam has worked hard for this place and I know he will continue to work hard. Please remember to vote on October 24th and let’s re-elect Adam...
Mark Aston endorses Adam Olsen
I first met Adam several years ago at the Salt Spring Film Festival, where we shared a table at lunch. This was before Adam first ran as an MLA for the BC Green Party. At the time he seemed to me to be a person of integrity who not only had interesting ideas on how to solve some of society’s problems and challenges, but also someone who actively...
Briony Penn endorses Adam Olsen
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE8Fi8FShBo[/embedyt] My name is Briony Penn, I'm a writer and a community organizer and I am voting for Adam Olsen again, as an MLA for Saanich and the Gulf Islands because he is so accessible and you can take any issue to Adam from local issues to reconciliation to climate change and he'll give you an...
Meredith Boyd endorses Adam Olsen
Adam is very passionate about the Salish Sea. He has a deep connection and cares deeply about the place where we live and the people who live here.I really appreciate his work on the UNDRIP Act, because it is a critical issue right now and I feel he has taken the action and initiative needed to make something as big as this Act happen.It is also...
Dan Jason endorses Adam Olsen
Adam is a tireless worker on our behalf, and on behalf of all the livingness of British Columbia. I am so happy and grateful to have him as our representative. He has made a practice of regularly speaking and listening with us, both on Salt Spring and throughout the islands. He takes our unique views into account. With Adam as our...
Philbrook family endorses Adam Olsen
For our family, Adam Olsen is a candidate that makes sense. If you have a chance to meet Adam, you will feel his sincerity as someone that actually listens to understand and not just say what he thinks you want to hear.You will recognize his dedication to the issues our community faces. And you will recognize his confidence as the voice for his...
Annette Witteman endorses Adam Olsen
I am honoured to endorse Adam Olsen, BC Green incumbent candidate for Saanich North and the Islands riding for the upcoming Provincial election this October the 24th.Since my first meeting with Adam Olsen on a milk run ferry trip four or more years ago, I was swept up by his passion for this place where we live-his ancestral home as a member of...
Curt Firestone endorses Adam Olsen
I have lived in Canada for 13 years and this is the first time I have experienced a snap election. From September 21 when the NDP called the election until Election Day is less than five weeks. In that four week, five day time period, BC Elections must organize the elections, acquire polling places, hold advance polls, find and appoint staff...
Sonia, Jan, Emily and Adam
I have an interesting story about Sonia Furstenau, Jan Carroll, Emily and Adam Olsen. In 2006 Emily and I were planning our mid-August wedding. I was given one important job - secure the person who would officiate. Part of the reason I had such a minimal workload for the wedding was that I was also the communications manager for Aboriginal Team...
Digital connections for all British Columbians
Just as roads with power and telephone lines strung down the side were transformative for people and communities, the next evolution will be a robust digital grid connecting the Southern Gulf Islands and British Columbians in every community. Let’s use the opportunity of the current circumstances to develop our digital infrastructure.We have all...
Vigil for Overdose Awareness Day
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPG_2NjSBDI[/embedyt] Monday August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Long before the Covid-19 pandemic British Columbia was dealing with another public health emergency - overdoses and poisonings from toxic illicit street drugs. Since 2016 more than 5500 British Columbians - our friends,...
Column: Ferries are our marine highway, a provincial concern
The provincial government is responsible for the provincial transportation network including our ferry system, the critical service connecting coastal communities. That is why the BC Greens advocate for BC Ferries to be brought back into government.The ferries system connects us to our homes, our businesses and our communities. They are critical...
Animal conservation should protect animals not kill them
The wildlife act should protect animals in British Columbia. Far too often incidents involving the conservation service end with the death of animals. For example many incidents we hear about involving bears could have been avoided all together if there was a much greater focus on preventing human/animal interactions by enforcing wildlife laws...
The ongoing tragedy of the disappearing salmon
If you have been following my blog then you might feel this post is just recycling old content. Unfortunately, I am not. The bad news for the wild Pacific salmon is getting worse.This week a CBC reporter asked me to respond to the fact that the Pacific Salmon Commission has downgraded the 2020 Fraser River sockeye salmon forecast from 941,000 to...
If BC faces a second wave of COVID-19, what will this government do differently?
As the fall approaches, there is growing tension in our province as we anticipate a second wave of COVID-19. Today I asked the Premier what this government will do differently if we face a second wave in the fall, and how we can ensure our systems and structures can protect the mental health and...
Budget Estimates 2020: Finance
My work in budget estimates wrapped up with questions to Hon. Carole James (Minister of Finance).My B.C. Green Caucus colleague Sonia Furstenau canvassed issues relating to COVID-19. In the time I had allotted to me I asked about the decision to delay the 2020 scheduled increase of the carbon tax and if September 30th is still the target date...
Where will government draw the line on the cost overruns at Site C?
The overall health of the Site C project has been classified as "red," facing serious cost overruns and schedule delays. Site C is proving to be a colossal waste of money, and we can't afford to just keep digging when we don't know how deep the hole will go. Today I asked the Minister of Energy,...
Budget Estimates 2020: Forests, Lands, Natural Resources and Rural Development
The B.C. Green Caucus had one hour in budget estimates with Minister Doug Donaldson (Forests, Lands, Natural Resources and Rural Development). It is a massive Ministry with responsibility for many aspects of our province. My colleague Sonia Furstenau and I have spent a lot of time over the past few years asking about the BC NDP's plans for...
Budget Estimates 2020: Public Safety & Solicitor General
This coming fall the Special Committee on Reforming the Police Act will be convening to look at the decades old British Columbia Police Act. This is important work and I am thankful to be able to participate on this special committee.In this session of budget estimates I ask Minister Mike Farnworth about a few policing issues including...
How much of BC’s health budget is dedicated to mental health care delivery?
Today I asked the Minister of Mental Health and Addictions for a detailed breakdown of how much of BC's health care budget is dedicated to mental and behavioural health care delivery. I also asked if the Minister agrees that increased mental health care would create better health outcomes and lower...