Rob Botterell
@robbotterell.bsky.social
B.C. Green MLA for Saanich North and the Islands. Retired lawyer, negotiator, strategic consultant and change master… a Happy Warrior.
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This BC NDP bill undoes Sonia Furstenau's legacy in Professional Reliance Reform, and has serious implications for our environment and for Indigenous governments. Share your views by 3pm on December 2, via the Committee's consultation portal
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November 19, 2025 at 12:23 AM
This BC NDP bill undoes Sonia Furstenau's legacy in Professional Reliance Reform, and has serious implications for our environment and for Indigenous governments. Share your views by 3pm on December 2, via the Committee's consultation portal
consultation-portal.leg.bc.ca/consultation...
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…we’re still working through whether other aspects of this bill are supportable, particularly with consolidation of power in Cabinet around rate-setting & an electricity allocation framework.
As it stands, the North Coast Transmission Line serves LNG & mining projects more than British Columbians.
As it stands, the North Coast Transmission Line serves LNG & mining projects more than British Columbians.
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
…we’re still working through whether other aspects of this bill are supportable, particularly with consolidation of power in Cabinet around rate-setting & an electricity allocation framework.
As it stands, the North Coast Transmission Line serves LNG & mining projects more than British Columbians.
As it stands, the North Coast Transmission Line serves LNG & mining projects more than British Columbians.
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Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s announcement to invest in the North Coast Transmission Line is fraught with uncertainty on how the clean electricity it delivers will be used.
While the partial Indigenous ownership of the North Coast Transmission Line outlined in Bill 31 is commendable…
While the partial Indigenous ownership of the North Coast Transmission Line outlined in Bill 31 is commendable…
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister’s announcement to invest in the North Coast Transmission Line is fraught with uncertainty on how the clean electricity it delivers will be used.
While the partial Indigenous ownership of the North Coast Transmission Line outlined in Bill 31 is commendable…
While the partial Indigenous ownership of the North Coast Transmission Line outlined in Bill 31 is commendable…
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“There really are no lines," said BC Green MLA Rob Botterell, speaking about the cross-border forum. "We have so much in common, and so much great information to share about how best to work together to tackle the many challenges and opportunities we face.“
#bcpoli
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November 10, 2025 at 5:25 PM
“There really are no lines," said BC Green MLA Rob Botterell, speaking about the cross-border forum. "We have so much in common, and so much great information to share about how best to work together to tackle the many challenges and opportunities we face.“
#bcpoli
#bcpoli
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BC Greens MLA Rob Botterell spoke with Ryan Price from @cfax1070.bsky.social to chat vacancy control. Have a listen!
#bcpoli #rentersrights
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#bcpoli #rentersrights
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Local BC Green MLA talks proposal to make rent controls between tenancies - CFAX 1070 - The Latest Audio | iHeart
<p>Green Party MLA for Saanich North and the Islands Rob Botterell joins Ryan. </p>
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October 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
BC Greens MLA Rob Botterell spoke with Ryan Price from @cfax1070.bsky.social to chat vacancy control. Have a listen!
#bcpoli #rentersrights
www.iheart.com/podcast/1300...
#bcpoli #rentersrights
www.iheart.com/podcast/1300...
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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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And another!
"Botterell noted that the NDP has supported comprehensive rent control by implementing vacancy control in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and Christine Boyle, minister of housing for B.C., backed it as a city councillor."
surreynowleader.com/2025/10/28/b...
"Botterell noted that the NDP has supported comprehensive rent control by implementing vacancy control in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and Christine Boyle, minister of housing for B.C., backed it as a city councillor."
surreynowleader.com/2025/10/28/b...
B.C. Greens look to bring back vacancy control, blocking ‘predatory landlords’ - Surrey Now-Leader
A private members’ bill seeks to bring back a tool that ties rents to units rather than to tenants
surreynowleader.com
October 29, 2025 at 4:21 PM
And another!
"Botterell noted that the NDP has supported comprehensive rent control by implementing vacancy control in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and Christine Boyle, minister of housing for B.C., backed it as a city councillor."
surreynowleader.com/2025/10/28/b...
"Botterell noted that the NDP has supported comprehensive rent control by implementing vacancy control in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, and Christine Boyle, minister of housing for B.C., backed it as a city councillor."
surreynowleader.com/2025/10/28/b...