Courtesy of BC Greens Website

By Veronica Beltran

weaver won't re-run

Weaver announces he won’t run again

Oct 7, 2019 | 10:07 AM

VICTORIA–Leader of the BC Green Party, Andrew Weaver has announced his decision to not run for re-election as MLA in the next provincial election.

“It is after a great deal of thought and reflection that I am announcing today that I will not be seeking another term as MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head,” Weaver said. “I am making this announcement now so that the party has enough time to start the process of electing a new leader in preparation for the next provincial election.”

“We have shown that minority governments can work well. They unite parties on issues of common ground. The foundation of this minority government is climate action, best represented by our collaboration on CleanBC – our economic plan to build a thriving, climate-responsible and climate-resilient society,” Weaver continued. “I have long said it is time we reimagined the climate crisis not solely as an environmental problem, but as an incredible opportunity for innovation, creativity, and the advancement of our society,” said Weaver.

History was made when the BC Green Caucus agreed to support the province’s first minority government in 60 years. Weaver will continue in his role as leader until a successor has been chosen.