British Columbia Green Leader Sonia Furstenau is stepping down from the party after losing her seat in the last provincial election. She says she leaves as the threats to democracy grow around the world. (Jan. 28, 2025 / The Canadian Press)
British Columbia Green Leader Sonia Furstenau is stepping down from the party after losing her seat in the last provincial election. She says she leaves as the threats to democracy grow around the world. (Jan. 28, 2025 / The Canadian Press)
By Marcy Nicholson The Canadian Press
VICTORIA – The leader of the B.C. Green Party has stepped down after losing her seat in last year’s election but neither of the two elected Green members are interested in taking over the top job.
Sonia Furstenau was greeted with hugs by volunteers, family and staff on Tuesday as she entered a news conference in Victoria, B.C., where she announced her decision.
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