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.
What year is this—really? A decade after the Trans Mountain Pipeline disaster and billions in taxpayer dollars wasted, we’re walking the same tired path again. Whatever environmental concessions the Prime Minister has gotten from Alberta is a farce risking BC’s precious coastline.
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The irony is impossible to miss: Carney, the former UN Special Envoy on Climate Action, is now entertaining a pipeline expansion that runs directly counter to the urgent climate leadership he used to champion.
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BC Greens slam Carney and Smith governments for out of touch view of pipeline; urge Eby not to bend - BC Green Caucus
BC Greens slam Carney and Smith governments for out of touch view of pipeline; urge Eby not to bend FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Greens are calling on the Federal Go...
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November 27, 2025 at 8:52 PM
What year is this—really? A decade after the Trans Mountain Pipeline disaster and billions in taxpayer dollars wasted, we’re walking the same tired path again. Whatever environmental concessions the Prime Minister has gotten from Alberta is a farce risking BC’s precious coastline.
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Today MLA @robbotterell.bsky.social asked about access to life-saving medications and treatments like nasal naloxone, and prescribed and/or regulated alternatives.
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Nov 27, 2025 - MLA Botterell on access to nasal naloxone, and prescribed & regulated alternatives
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November 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Today MLA @robbotterell.bsky.social asked about access to life-saving medications and treatments like nasal naloxone, and prescribed and/or regulated alternatives.
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Yesterday MLA @robbotterell.bsky.social asked about Sidney's vote against an emergency weather shelter, and the link between street sweeps & drug poisonings. Displacement = Death.
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Nov. 26, 2027 - MLA Botterell on emergency shelters in Sidney, and encampment sweeps across BC
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November 27, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Yesterday MLA @robbotterell.bsky.social asked about Sidney's vote against an emergency weather shelter, and the link between street sweeps & drug poisonings. Displacement = Death.
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Here's the clip of our committee introducing the report on Electoral Reform to the legislature. Includes celebratory words from BC NDP MLA Blatherwick, BC Conservative MLA Stamer, and Yours Truly!
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Nov 26, 2025 - Electoral Reform report tabled in BC Legislature
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November 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Here's the clip of our committee introducing the report on Electoral Reform to the legislature. Includes celebratory words from BC NDP MLA Blatherwick, BC Conservative MLA Stamer, and Yours Truly!
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New EKOS polling backs that up. Sixty five percent of British Columbians agree seats should reflect the popular vote. Support jumps to 75 percent when asked about proportionality by region. 4/10
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
New EKOS polling backs that up. Sixty five percent of British Columbians agree seats should reflect the popular vote. Support jumps to 75 percent when asked about proportionality by region. 4/10
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Big news in British Columbia! The all party Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee has recommended a Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform after months of hearings. 1/10
November 27, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Big news in British Columbia! The all party Democratic and Electoral Reform Committee has recommended a Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform after months of hearings. 1/10
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All Party Consensus
36 recommendations to improve BC’s democracy.
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All Party Consensus
36 recommendations to improve BC’s democracy.
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CARGA UPDATE: The BC Greens welcome the tabling of the first report on democratic and electoral reform - BC Green Caucus
November 26, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Greens welcome the tabling of the first report from the Special Committee on Democratic and Electoral Reform in the B.C. Legislature. The report reflects the ...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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All Party Consensus
36 recommendations to improve BC’s democracy.
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All Party Consensus
36 recommendations to improve BC’s democracy.
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Some of the recommendations we like in the CleanBC Review:
1. Aligning CleanBC with UNDRIP and DRIPA
2. Establishing a net zero pathways assessment, and an electricity allocation framework that supports fuel-switching and prioritizes allocation to net-zero sectors and activities
1. Aligning CleanBC with UNDRIP and DRIPA
2. Establishing a net zero pathways assessment, and an electricity allocation framework that supports fuel-switching and prioritizes allocation to net-zero sectors and activities
November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Some of the recommendations we like in the CleanBC Review:
1. Aligning CleanBC with UNDRIP and DRIPA
2. Establishing a net zero pathways assessment, and an electricity allocation framework that supports fuel-switching and prioritizes allocation to net-zero sectors and activities
1. Aligning CleanBC with UNDRIP and DRIPA
2. Establishing a net zero pathways assessment, and an electricity allocation framework that supports fuel-switching and prioritizes allocation to net-zero sectors and activities
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"The climate crisis needs an urgent, global response, and I know British Columbians are ready to be a part of it.”
BC Green MLA @jervaler.bsky.social responds to the 2025 CleanBC Review.
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BC Green MLA @jervaler.bsky.social responds to the 2025 CleanBC Review.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"The climate crisis needs an urgent, global response, and I know British Columbians are ready to be a part of it.”
BC Green MLA @jervaler.bsky.social responds to the 2025 CleanBC Review.
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BC Green MLA @jervaler.bsky.social responds to the 2025 CleanBC Review.
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MLA @robbotterell.bsky.social was on CFAX to chat about our 3 Point Plan to address reconciliation in the wake of the Cowichan Title decision.
Have a listen! 👇
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BC Greens calling for three point reconciliation plan involving activating all-party committee on Aboriginal Affairs and pursuing judicial reference to clarity fee simple property issues
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BC Greens calling for three point reconciliation plan involving activating all-party committee on Aboriginal Affairs and pursuing judicial reference to clarify fee simple property issues - Ryan & Lis...
<p>Green Party MLA for Saanich North and the Islands Rob Botterell joins Ryan. </p>
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November 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
MLA @robbotterell.bsky.social was on CFAX to chat about our 3 Point Plan to address reconciliation in the wake of the Cowichan Title decision.
Have a listen! 👇
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Have a listen! 👇
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Terrace! What an awesome turnout - we met with industry workers, Palestine organizers, nurses and elders. Can’t wait to come back and see your new riding association build power on the ground ⚡️ #terrace #fighttheoligarchs #bcgreens #greenparty #britishcolumbia #tour
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Terrace! What an awesome turnout - we met with industry workers, Palestine organizers, nurses and elders. Can’t wait to come back and see your new riding association build power on the ground ⚡️ #terrace #fighttheoligarchs #bcgreens #greenparty #britishcolumbia #tour
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BC Greens MLA Rob Botterell on protecting BC's Forests:
"Deferrals are failing, old growth is vanishing, mills are closing, forests are burning and communities are suffering."
Today's Question Period:
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"Deferrals are failing, old growth is vanishing, mills are closing, forests are burning and communities are suffering."
Today's Question Period:
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Nov. 25, 2025 MLA Rob Botterell on logging BC's old growth forests
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November 25, 2025 at 8:11 PM
BC Greens MLA Rob Botterell on protecting BC's Forests:
"Deferrals are failing, old growth is vanishing, mills are closing, forests are burning and communities are suffering."
Today's Question Period:
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#bcpoli #bcforestry #oldgrowth
"Deferrals are failing, old growth is vanishing, mills are closing, forests are burning and communities are suffering."
Today's Question Period:
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#bcpoli #bcforestry #oldgrowth
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Wonderful visit to Senden Farm - hydroponics and year-round greens galore! Can’t wait for your solar cafe opening ⚡️ Greats talks on local farming and ways to bring our food system under public control.
November 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Wonderful visit to Senden Farm - hydroponics and year-round greens galore! Can’t wait for your solar cafe opening ⚡️ Greats talks on local farming and ways to bring our food system under public control.
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Instead of confronting the fundamental problem, voluntary care is being overshadowed. Many people requiring involuntary treatment were once less sick, but were unable to access voluntary care when they needed it.
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Today the BC NDP introduced Bill 31, the Mental Health Amendment Act, in response to an ongoing court case.
The BC Greens say the move is an opportunistic effort to protect its defence of involuntary treatment.
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Our statement ⬇️
The BC Greens say the move is an opportunistic effort to protect its defence of involuntary treatment.
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Our statement ⬇️
BC Greens question when the BC NDP will implement a full review of the Mental Health Act instead of tinkering around the edges - BC Green Caucus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Greens say the BC NDP’s move to amend Section 31 of the Mental Health Act is an opportunistic effort to protect its defence of involunta...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Instead of confronting the fundamental problem, voluntary care is being overshadowed. Many people requiring involuntary treatment were once less sick, but were unable to access voluntary care when they needed it.
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Today the BC NDP introduced Bill 31, the Mental Health Amendment Act, in response to an ongoing court case.
The BC Greens say the move is an opportunistic effort to protect its defence of involuntary treatment.
#bcpoli
Our statement ⬇️
The BC Greens say the move is an opportunistic effort to protect its defence of involuntary treatment.
#bcpoli
Our statement ⬇️
BC Greens question when the BC NDP will implement a full review of the Mental Health Act instead of tinkering around the edges - BC Green Caucus
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 24, 2025 VICTORIA, B.C. – The BC Greens say the BC NDP’s move to amend Section 31 of the Mental Health Act is an opportunistic effort to protect its defence of involunta...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Today the BC NDP introduced Bill 31, the Mental Health Amendment Act, in response to an ongoing court case.
The BC Greens say the move is an opportunistic effort to protect its defence of involuntary treatment.
#bcpoli
Our statement ⬇️
The BC Greens say the move is an opportunistic effort to protect its defence of involuntary treatment.
#bcpoli
Our statement ⬇️
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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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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.
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The Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions rejected every single one. Now, Bill 31 falls short of providing the assurances British Columbians and BC Hydro ratepayers deserve.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions rejected every single one. Now, Bill 31 falls short of providing the assurances British Columbians and BC Hydro ratepayers deserve.
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- improve transparency and accountability;
- allow for open, clear criteria for allocation of electricity by a public utility;
- and, add heavy oil and bitumen pipelines to the list of rationed industries.
- allow for open, clear criteria for allocation of electricity by a public utility;
- and, add heavy oil and bitumen pipelines to the list of rationed industries.
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
- improve transparency and accountability;
- allow for open, clear criteria for allocation of electricity by a public utility;
- and, add heavy oil and bitumen pipelines to the list of rationed industries.
- allow for open, clear criteria for allocation of electricity by a public utility;
- and, add heavy oil and bitumen pipelines to the list of rationed industries.
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Throughout the course of Bill 31’s progression through this House, the BC Greens proposed numerous amendments that would have improved the legislation, including measures to...
November 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Throughout the course of Bill 31’s progression through this House, the BC Greens proposed numerous amendments that would have improved the legislation, including measures to...
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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 2:33 AM
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:
bcgreencaucus.ca/bc-greens-vo...
Here's why we voted against it:
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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:
bcgreencaucus.ca/bc-greens-vo...
Here's why we voted against it:
bcgreencaucus.ca/bc-greens-vo...
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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“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to responding to homelessness or substance-use challenges,” said BC Greens MLA Rob Botterell. "We're hopeful the government will continue to fund spaces like this, in addition to low-barrier supportive housing models across the province."
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to responding to homelessness or substance-use challenges,” said BC Greens MLA Rob Botterell. "We're hopeful the government will continue to fund spaces like this, in addition to low-barrier supportive housing models across the province."
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The recovery-oriented housing at 1153 Johnson St. is part of the BC Greens' 2025 CARGA Accord with the BC NDP. CARGA expanded funding for Heart & Hearth – the Homeless Encampment Action Response Team (HEART) and Homeless Encampment Action Response Temporary Housing (HEARTH).
November 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The recovery-oriented housing at 1153 Johnson St. is part of the BC Greens' 2025 CARGA Accord with the BC NDP. CARGA expanded funding for Heart & Hearth – the Homeless Encampment Action Response Team (HEART) and Homeless Encampment Action Response Temporary Housing (HEARTH).