Collaborative Politics are Possible!

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BC, Canada and the USA seem caught in a downward spiral of polarized, aggressive and uncaring politics and politicians.

 But there are exceptions!

Christine Boyle has been a Vancouver City Councillor since 2018.  Reaching across party lines, she delivered Vancouver’s Climate Emergency Action Plan, increased low-income housing, and formed a task force for UNDRIP implementation in partnership with Squamish Nation spokesperson Khelsilem.

 Boyle has just won the BCNDP nomination for Vancouver-Little Mountain and will be running in the provincial election this fall. The seat is currently held by Environment Minister George Heyman, who was a guest of the Salt Spring Forum before he was elected to the BC Legislature.

 Adam Olsen is the MLA for Saanich North and the Islands. From 2017 to 2020, Olsen – along with fellow Green Party MLAs Sonia Furstenau and Andrew Weaver – collaborated with the minority BCNDP government through a “supply and confidence” agreement that delivered a series of socially and environmentally progressive programs.

 Prior to being elected to the BC Legislature, Olsen served two terms as a Councillor for Central Saanich. He is a member of the Tsartlip First Nation.

 With a provincial election coming, it’s possible that Boyle and Olsen will find themselves in some kind of coalition again. One thing is sure: Their presence in the BC Legislature will improve our politics, by enabling more collaboration in the service of all British Columbians.

 Please join the Salt Spring Forum in conversation with two remarkable public servants: Christine Boyle and Adam Olsen.