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“B.C. doesn’t have a spending problem. It has a revenue problem. We must tax BC’s 1% and richest corporations to make BC a liveable province for workers.”
October 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
“B.C. doesn’t have a spending problem. It has a revenue problem. We must tax BC’s 1% and richest corporations to make BC a liveable province for workers.”
Lowan added that B.C.’s fiscal challenges stem not from overspending but from decades of eroded revenue. “As economist Iglika Ivanova pointed out, B.C.’s own-source revenues have fallen by nearly four percentage points of GDP in 25 years, about $16.8 billion a year in lost public capacity,” she said
October 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Lowan added that B.C.’s fiscal challenges stem not from overspending but from decades of eroded revenue. “As economist Iglika Ivanova pointed out, B.C.’s own-source revenues have fallen by nearly four percentage points of GDP in 25 years, about $16.8 billion a year in lost public capacity,” she said
“Underpaying public workers drives them out of government, and taxpayers end up footing higher bills for external contracts. It’s bad policy and worse economics.”
October 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
“Underpaying public workers drives them out of government, and taxpayers end up footing higher bills for external contracts. It’s bad policy and worse economics.”
Both unions have warned that the failure to recruit and retain public professionals is forcing the government to rely on private contractors, who charge significantly more. “This is the vicious cycle of austerity,” said Lowan.
October 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Both unions have warned that the failure to recruit and retain public professionals is forcing the government to rely on private contractors, who charge significantly more. “This is the vicious cycle of austerity,” said Lowan.
The NDP loves to call itself the party of workers — until those workers ask for a raise. You can’t build a resilient public service by undermining the people who make it work”.
October 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The NDP loves to call itself the party of workers — until those workers ask for a raise. You can’t build a resilient public service by undermining the people who make it work”.
“The BC NDP is abandoning the workers who keep this province running,” said Lowan. “By refusing to keep wages in line with the rising cost of living, this government is effectively cutting workers’ pay in real terms.
October 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
“The BC NDP is abandoning the workers who keep this province running,” said Lowan. “By refusing to keep wages in line with the rising cost of living, this government is effectively cutting workers’ pay in real terms.
“They’re not asking for special treatment. They’re asking for fair wages that keep up with inflation and reflect the value of their expertise.”
October 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
“They’re not asking for special treatment. They’re asking for fair wages that keep up with inflation and reflect the value of their expertise.”
“These are the people who ensure our bridges are safe, our forests are sustainably managed, and our communities and infrastructure are protected from floods and landslides,” said BC Green Leader Emily Lowan.
October 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
“These are the people who ensure our bridges are safe, our forests are sustainably managed, and our communities and infrastructure are protected from floods and landslides,” said BC Green Leader Emily Lowan.
Nearly 25,000 BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) members remain on picket lines province-wide.
The BC Greens stand in full solidarity with PEA and BCGEU members as they escalate job action across the province.
The BC Greens stand in full solidarity with PEA and BCGEU members as they escalate job action across the province.
October 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Nearly 25,000 BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) members remain on picket lines province-wide.
The BC Greens stand in full solidarity with PEA and BCGEU members as they escalate job action across the province.
The BC Greens stand in full solidarity with PEA and BCGEU members as they escalate job action across the province.
Today, the Professional Employees Association (PEA) announced that all 1,800 of its members are now on full strike after the provincial government refused to increase their wages in line with inflation by offering only 3.5 percent over two years.
October 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Today, the Professional Employees Association (PEA) announced that all 1,800 of its members are now on full strike after the provincial government refused to increase their wages in line with inflation by offering only 3.5 percent over two years.
💚The future of BC will be built by people, not corporations. Let’s get to work!
September 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
💚The future of BC will be built by people, not corporations. Let’s get to work!
“This moment belongs to everyone in BC who has felt left behind by politics-as-usual. As Leader, I will fight to reclaim our democracy, resist fossil fuel expansion, and put government back to work for everyday people and future generations.” – Emily Lowan
September 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
“This moment belongs to everyone in BC who has felt left behind by politics-as-usual. As Leader, I will fight to reclaim our democracy, resist fossil fuel expansion, and put government back to work for everyday people and future generations.” – Emily Lowan
Her leadership priorities include:
🌱 Fighting for affordability and corporate accountability
🌱 Advancing bold climate action and Indigenous rights
🌱 Building coalitions that reclaim B.C.’s economy for everyday people
🌱 Fighting for affordability and corporate accountability
🌱 Advancing bold climate action and Indigenous rights
🌱 Building coalitions that reclaim B.C.’s economy for everyday people
September 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Her leadership priorities include:
🌱 Fighting for affordability and corporate accountability
🌱 Advancing bold climate action and Indigenous rights
🌱 Building coalitions that reclaim B.C.’s economy for everyday people
🌱 Fighting for affordability and corporate accountability
🌱 Advancing bold climate action and Indigenous rights
🌱 Building coalitions that reclaim B.C.’s economy for everyday people
👉 Worked with Indigenous Nations on impact assessments and policy research
👉 Successfully fought for fossil fuel divestment as a student leader
👉 Published influential research with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Corporate Mapping Project
👉 Successfully fought for fossil fuel divestment as a student leader
👉 Published influential research with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Corporate Mapping Project
September 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
👉 Worked with Indigenous Nations on impact assessments and policy research
👉 Successfully fought for fossil fuel divestment as a student leader
👉 Published influential research with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Corporate Mapping Project
👉 Successfully fought for fossil fuel divestment as a student leader
👉 Published influential research with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Corporate Mapping Project
Emily’s grassroots energy and fearless leadership will carry this momentum forward.
She has:
👉 Led national coalitions at Climate Action Network Canada, representing over 1.5 million Canadians
She has:
👉 Led national coalitions at Climate Action Network Canada, representing over 1.5 million Canadians
September 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Emily’s grassroots energy and fearless leadership will carry this momentum forward.
She has:
👉 Led national coalitions at Climate Action Network Canada, representing over 1.5 million Canadians
She has:
👉 Led national coalitions at Climate Action Network Canada, representing over 1.5 million Canadians
This leadership contest saw 8,641 eligible voters, with 61% casting a ballot. In the final count, members delivered a strong mandate:
Emily Lowan: 3,189 votes
Jonathan Kerr: 1,908 votes
Adam Bremner-Akins: 128 votes
None of the options: 14 votes
Emily Lowan: 3,189 votes
Jonathan Kerr: 1,908 votes
Adam Bremner-Akins: 128 votes
None of the options: 14 votes
September 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This leadership contest saw 8,641 eligible voters, with 61% casting a ballot. In the final count, members delivered a strong mandate:
Emily Lowan: 3,189 votes
Jonathan Kerr: 1,908 votes
Adam Bremner-Akins: 128 votes
None of the options: 14 votes
Emily Lowan: 3,189 votes
Jonathan Kerr: 1,908 votes
Adam Bremner-Akins: 128 votes
None of the options: 14 votes
She brings the experience of building movements, taking on powerful interests, and empowering communities across BC.
September 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
She brings the experience of building movements, taking on powerful interests, and empowering communities across BC.
Confirming it did come officially from the party.
September 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Confirming it did come officially from the party.
At the end of the day, we can only verify those who choose to complete the process, and we are committed to supporting every member who wants to do so. Janelle, thank you for verifying and for your interest in voting in the leadership contest! Your participation & engagement means a lot to our team!
September 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
At the end of the day, we can only verify those who choose to complete the process, and we are committed to supporting every member who wants to do so. Janelle, thank you for verifying and for your interest in voting in the leadership contest! Your participation & engagement means a lot to our team!
While no system is perfect, we are proud of the integrity and transparency of ours, and we are encouraged by the strong number of members who have already completed verification.
September 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
While no system is perfect, we are proud of the integrity and transparency of ours, and we are encouraged by the strong number of members who have already completed verification.