Furstenau To Stay On As BC Green Leader

As we await the final count and the results from last weekend’s provincial election, the BC Green Party has announced that Sonia Furstenau is staying on as leader.

“British Columbians demonstrated that they don’t trust any one party with 100% of the power,” said Furtsenau.

“They need our next government to leave the negativity and toxicity of the campaign behind, get down to work and start delivering for them. I am prepared to provide guidance and counsel as our party and our province enter this new chapter.”

Furtstenau lost her seat in Victoria-Beacon Hill to NDP incumbent Grace Lore, but the Greens won two seats on Saturday.

Alex Pope, BC Greens Provincial Council Co-Chair, added, “We are grateful to Sonia for agreeing to stay on as Leader. Sonia was instrumental in ensuring effective policy during the minority government from 2017-20 and she was a distinct voice of hope in this overwhelmingly negative election campaign. Her vision and experience are critical as our new Caucus begins their work as MLAs and BC once again faces the possibility of a minority government.”

Juan de Fuca-Malahat and Surrey City Centre were two ridings that were too close to call after tallying votes on Saturday, triggering automatic recounts.

The NDP was leading or elected in 46 ridings compared to the Conservatives at 45.

47 is needed for a majority government.

Under the Election Act, final count cannot begin until at least the fourth day after Final Voting Day, and candidates cannot officially be declared elected until final count is complete.

The final count runs this weekend.