Jeremy Valeriote
@jervaler.bsky.social
Spouse, father of twin daughters, skier, environmental engineer, committed to improving the way we live on this earth. BC Green MLA for West Van-Sea to Sky.
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The BC NDP claim Bill 31 addresses climate change and supports First Nations partnerships. Here’s why they’re wrong:
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November 20, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The BC NDP claim Bill 31 addresses climate change and supports First Nations partnerships. Here’s why they’re wrong:
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My letter to the Speaker, regarding the increasing use of disrespectful and offensive language and behaviour unbecoming of elected members of the Legislative Assembly.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My letter to the Speaker, regarding the increasing use of disrespectful and offensive language and behaviour unbecoming of elected members of the Legislative Assembly.
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When there are threats to progress on reconciliation, we must respond with immediate and proportionate action.
The BC Greens are calling on the NDP government to implement a Three-Point Reconciliation Plan.
“We believe this 3-point plan can reset the tone, reduce tensions, and allow the land question to be addressed in the legislature with First Nations in a depoliticized way,” said MLA Botterell.
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“We believe this 3-point plan can reset the tone, reduce tensions, and allow the land question to be addressed in the legislature with First Nations in a depoliticized way,” said MLA Botterell.
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BC Greens Call on NDP to immediately implement Three-Point Reconciliation Plan with Opposition support - BC Green Caucus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2025 VICTORIA B.C. – The BC Greens are calling on the NDP government to implement a Three-Point Reconciliation Plan. “Since the release of the Cowichan Title decisio...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
When there are threats to progress on reconciliation, we must respond with immediate and proportionate action.
The BC Greens want British Columbians to access this province’s clean energy advantage.
But the BC NDP have made it clear that the North Coast Transmission Line is being advanced primarily as a public subsidy for LNG projects, rather than as a long-term investment in BC’s clean energy future.
But the BC NDP have made it clear that the North Coast Transmission Line is being advanced primarily as a public subsidy for LNG projects, rather than as a long-term investment in BC’s clean energy future.
Bill 31, the Energy Statutes Amendment Act, has passed 3rd Reading. The final vote was 46-46, and the speaker broke the tie in favour of government.
Here's why we voted against it:
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Here's why we voted against it:
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BC Greens vote against Bill 31, the Energy Statutes Amendments Act - BC Green Caucus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 19, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – Statement from BC Green MLA for West Vancouver–Sea to Sky Jeremy Valeriote on voting against Bill 31, the Energy Statutes Amendments Act: “Thr...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:41 AM
The BC Greens want British Columbians to access this province’s clean energy advantage.
But the BC NDP have made it clear that the North Coast Transmission Line is being advanced primarily as a public subsidy for LNG projects, rather than as a long-term investment in BC’s clean energy future.
But the BC NDP have made it clear that the North Coast Transmission Line is being advanced primarily as a public subsidy for LNG projects, rather than as a long-term investment in BC’s clean energy future.
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People in recovery in Victoria who are experiencing homelessness or leaving supportive housing will soon have a safe place to stay, with the Province, the BC Greens, the City and the Victoria Cool Aid Society partnering to deliver recovery-oriented homes downtown.
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CARGA UPDATE: New homes in Victoria support people in recovery - BC Green Caucus
People in recovery in Victoria who are experiencing homelessness or leaving supportive housing will soon have a safe place to stay, with the Province, the City and the Victoria Cool Aid Society partne...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
People in recovery in Victoria who are experiencing homelessness or leaving supportive housing will soon have a safe place to stay, with the Province, the BC Greens, the City and the Victoria Cool Aid Society partnering to deliver recovery-oriented homes downtown.
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The BC Greens voted against Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act, at 2nd Reading, but the bill still passed to Committee Stage. Because this is a Private Members Bill, the public is welcome to provide input.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The BC Greens voted against Bill M216, Professional Reliance Act, at 2nd Reading, but the bill still passed to Committee Stage. Because this is a Private Members Bill, the public is welcome to provide input.
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Grateful to the grassroots organizers for bringing us all together to protect old growth forests and call out the government's broken promises -- here in Victoria, and across BC at simultaneous rallies. Both BC Green MLAs attended the Victoria rally while juggling duties in the legislature. #bcpoli
November 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Grateful to the grassroots organizers for bringing us all together to protect old growth forests and call out the government's broken promises -- here in Victoria, and across BC at simultaneous rallies. Both BC Green MLAs attended the Victoria rally while juggling duties in the legislature. #bcpoli
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Elbows up?🤔 Why Carney’s fast-track announcement is a disaster course for BC — from US foreign ownership to overseas jobs and climate impacts /1 🧵 #bcpoli
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Elbows up?🤔 Why Carney’s fast-track announcement is a disaster course for BC — from US foreign ownership to overseas jobs and climate impacts /1 🧵 #bcpoli
The major projects highlighted by the PM raise serious questions:
Ksi Lisims LNG does not represent the interests of British Columbians, and the Prime Minister’s message that fossil fuel projects, such as Ksi Lisims, are low carbon and aid the energy transition is flat-out greenwashing.
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Ksi Lisims LNG does not represent the interests of British Columbians, and the Prime Minister’s message that fossil fuel projects, such as Ksi Lisims, are low carbon and aid the energy transition is flat-out greenwashing.
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Federal and provincial governments more focused on reckless resource development than economic and climate solutions
Statement from @jervaler.bsky.social, BC Green MLA for West-Vancouver-Sea to Sky, on today's Major Projects Announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney
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Statement from @jervaler.bsky.social, BC Green MLA for West-Vancouver-Sea to Sky, on today's Major Projects Announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney
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BC Greens: Federal and provincial governments more focused on reckless resource development than economic and climate solutions - BC Green Caucus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – Statement from Jeremy Valeriote, BC Green MLA for West-Vancouver-Sea to Sky, on the Major Projects Announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney: ...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
The major projects highlighted by the PM raise serious questions:
Ksi Lisims LNG does not represent the interests of British Columbians, and the Prime Minister’s message that fossil fuel projects, such as Ksi Lisims, are low carbon and aid the energy transition is flat-out greenwashing.
#bcpoli
Ksi Lisims LNG does not represent the interests of British Columbians, and the Prime Minister’s message that fossil fuel projects, such as Ksi Lisims, are low carbon and aid the energy transition is flat-out greenwashing.
#bcpoli
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Having a disability should not mean living in poverty, and we look forward to a broader review of social assistance and disability rates as part of the CARGA agreement this year.
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Today is a good day. More work to do, but today is a good day.
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CARGA UPDATE: BC Ends Spousal Caps and Clawbacks, Expanding Support for People Living with a Disability - BC Green Caucus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 13, 2025NANAIMO, B.C. – The BC Greens and BC NDP have announced that, starting December 1, 2025, couples in which both partners receive disability payments will now rece...
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November 13, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Having a disability should not mean living in poverty, and we look forward to a broader review of social assistance and disability rates as part of the CARGA agreement this year.
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Great piece by @zoeyunker.bsky.social featuring a few quotes from B.C. Green @jervaler.bsky.social
Bookmark it for your weekend read!
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Bookmark it for your weekend read!
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How the Abundance Movement Is Dividing the Left | The Tyee
Calls for fewer rules and faster building have found a progressive audience, including in the BC government.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Great piece by @zoeyunker.bsky.social featuring a few quotes from B.C. Green @jervaler.bsky.social
Bookmark it for your weekend read!
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Bookmark it for your weekend read!
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Part of @jervaler.bsky.social 's reaction to the North Coast Tanker ban announcement yesterday:
"How do we say: 'this part of the province is going to be a sacrifice zone,' while we keep the north coast in tact? To me that's a problem of inequity for the people of BC."
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"How do we say: 'this part of the province is going to be a sacrifice zone,' while we keep the north coast in tact? To me that's a problem of inequity for the people of BC."
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L’opposition aux pipelines officialisée, en C.-B.
Des Premières Nations et David Eby ont signé, mercredi, la Déclaration de la protection de la côte nord, en appui au moratoire contre les grands pétroliers.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Part of @jervaler.bsky.social 's reaction to the North Coast Tanker ban announcement yesterday:
"How do we say: 'this part of the province is going to be a sacrifice zone,' while we keep the north coast in tact? To me that's a problem of inequity for the people of BC."
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"How do we say: 'this part of the province is going to be a sacrifice zone,' while we keep the north coast in tact? To me that's a problem of inequity for the people of BC."
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Thrilled to be at the First Nations Leaders’ Gathering on the territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx ̓wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
Looking forward to connecting with old friends & new colleagues to discuss solutions to the biggest challenges facing BC.
Looking forward to connecting with old friends & new colleagues to discuss solutions to the biggest challenges facing BC.
November 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Thrilled to be at the First Nations Leaders’ Gathering on the territories of the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx ̓wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.
Looking forward to connecting with old friends & new colleagues to discuss solutions to the biggest challenges facing BC.
Looking forward to connecting with old friends & new colleagues to discuss solutions to the biggest challenges facing BC.
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Committee stage bill debate isn't as thrilling as the World Series, but on the off chance you're as nerdy as us, here's a clip of MLA Valeriote questioning the Energy Minister on Bill 31.
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Oct. 30, 2025 - MLA Valeriote questions Energy Minister on Bill 31 Clause 1
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October 31, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Committee stage bill debate isn't as thrilling as the World Series, but on the off chance you're as nerdy as us, here's a clip of MLA Valeriote questioning the Energy Minister on Bill 31.
#bcpoli #lng #ksilisms
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Today MLA @jervaler.bsky.social asked the Premier to support local news, which is essential to a healthy society.
Right now, the BC Gov spends the vast majority of its advertising budget with American tech giants like Meta and Google. What if they BuyBC instead?
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Right now, the BC Gov spends the vast majority of its advertising budget with American tech giants like Meta and Google. What if they BuyBC instead?
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Oct. 30, 2025 - BC Green MLA Valeriote on supporting local news and BuyBC advertising
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October 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Today MLA @jervaler.bsky.social asked the Premier to support local news, which is essential to a healthy society.
Right now, the BC Gov spends the vast majority of its advertising budget with American tech giants like Meta and Google. What if they BuyBC instead?
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youtu.be/gGpRRHsDWsg
Right now, the BC Gov spends the vast majority of its advertising budget with American tech giants like Meta and Google. What if they BuyBC instead?
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“Our housing system is designed to squeeze renters for all that they’re worth, while lining the pockets of luxury developers and big landlords,” Lowan said.
A Statistics Canada study based on data from 2020 found nearly a quarter of residential property owners in B.C. were investors.
A Statistics Canada study based on data from 2020 found nearly a quarter of residential property owners in B.C. were investors.
B.C. Greens call for a return to vacancy control with new legislation : AM 1150
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October 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“Our housing system is designed to squeeze renters for all that they’re worth, while lining the pockets of luxury developers and big landlords,” Lowan said.
A Statistics Canada study based on data from 2020 found nearly a quarter of residential property owners in B.C. were investors.
A Statistics Canada study based on data from 2020 found nearly a quarter of residential property owners in B.C. were investors.
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"Vacancy control was dropped by the government decades ago, but the topic has been discussed on social media in recent years in response to rising rent rates."
More great coverage on our bill to protect renters!
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More great coverage on our bill to protect renters!
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'No limits': B.C. Green Party looks to bring back rent control tool | Urbanized
B.C. does not currently have any form of rent control, and a new bill from the BC Green Party looks to change that.
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October 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
"Vacancy control was dropped by the government decades ago, but the topic has been discussed on social media in recent years in response to rising rent rates."
More great coverage on our bill to protect renters!
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More great coverage on our bill to protect renters!
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This legislation is not intended to target homeowners—it’s designed to protect renters and strengthen the overall rental market by preventing unnecessary rate hikes.
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Today, the BC Greens introduced a Private Members’ Bill to bring back vacancy control and stabilize rent prices for tenants across the province.
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BC Greens introduce Private Members’ Bill to reinstate vacancy control - BC Green Caucus
BC Greens introduce Private Members’ Bill to reinstate vacancy control October 28, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – Today, the BC Greens introduced a Private Members’ Bill to bring back vacancy control and stabi...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
This legislation is not intended to target homeowners—it’s designed to protect renters and strengthen the overall rental market by preventing unnecessary rate hikes.
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The leadership of the snpink’tn Indian Band, the city & local partners shows that communities thrive when compassion guides collaboration. Through CARGA we helped advance these solutions and we'll keep working to ensure every British Columbian has the same access to housing, health care and dignity.
CARGA UPDATE: People experiencing homelessness in Penticton will soon be better supported and have more places to stay indoors 🏡
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CARGA UPDATE: More indoor spaces, supports coming for people experiencing homelessness in Penticton - BC Green Caucus
People experiencing homelessness in Penticton will soon be better supported and have more places to stay indoors with a new partnership between the city and Province, and a new site to build temporary...
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October 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The leadership of the snpink’tn Indian Band, the city & local partners shows that communities thrive when compassion guides collaboration. Through CARGA we helped advance these solutions and we'll keep working to ensure every British Columbian has the same access to housing, health care and dignity.
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It's been a busy week at the BC Legislature! Let's get caught up.
1. BC Green MLA @jervaler.bsky.social introduced BC Greens Leader @emilylowan.bsky.social to the People's House for the first time.
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1. BC Green MLA @jervaler.bsky.social introduced BC Greens Leader @emilylowan.bsky.social to the People's House for the first time.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
It's been a busy week at the BC Legislature! Let's get caught up.
1. BC Green MLA @jervaler.bsky.social introduced BC Greens Leader @emilylowan.bsky.social to the People's House for the first time.
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1. BC Green MLA @jervaler.bsky.social introduced BC Greens Leader @emilylowan.bsky.social to the People's House for the first time.
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We fully support the part of this Bill that enables Indigenous co-ownership of the North Coast Transmission Line with BC Hydro. However…
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MLA Valeriote's statement on Bill 31, the Energy Statues Amendments Act.
“This bill represents a fundamental choice about who gets power—literally and figuratively—in British Columbia. It’s déjà vu: the government is giving themselves unchecked authority, just like with Bills 14 and 15.”
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“This bill represents a fundamental choice about who gets power—literally and figuratively—in British Columbia. It’s déjà vu: the government is giving themselves unchecked authority, just like with Bills 14 and 15.”
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BC Greens say Bill 31 writes another blank cheque and weakens public oversight - BC Green Caucus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – Statement from BC Green MLA for West Vancouver–Sea to Sky Jeremy Valeriote on Bill 31, the Energy Statues Amendments Act: “This bill represents...
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October 21, 2025 at 9:22 PM
We fully support the part of this Bill that enables Indigenous co-ownership of the North Coast Transmission Line with BC Hydro. However…
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BC Ferries is launching an online waitlist for travellers heading from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay and Langdale starting Oct. 15, the same day that mandatory reservations for vehicles on this route begin.
BC Ferries launches online waitlist for Horseshoe Bay sailings as mandatory reservations begin
BC Ferries is launching an online waitlist for travellers heading from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay and Langdale starting Oct. 15, the same day that mandatory reservations for vehicles on this route begin.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
BC Ferries is launching an online waitlist for travellers heading from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay and Langdale starting Oct. 15, the same day that mandatory reservations for vehicles on this route begin.
Reminder that big changes are coming to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry terminal, starting tomorrow.
More info here:
www.bcferries.com/hsb-travel
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More info here:
www.bcferries.com/hsb-travel
#bcferries #horseshoebay
Horseshoe Bay Terminal - Preparing for our Future | BC Ferries
This fall, critical infrastructure upgrades will begin at Horseshoe Bay terminal, reducing available vehicle space by 25%. As a result, all customers travelling by vehicle from Horseshoe Bay to Depart...
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October 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Reminder that big changes are coming to the Horseshoe Bay Ferry terminal, starting tomorrow.
More info here:
www.bcferries.com/hsb-travel
#bcferries #horseshoebay
More info here:
www.bcferries.com/hsb-travel
#bcferries #horseshoebay
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October 11, 2025 at 9:59 AM