In response to our query, the BC Green Party submitted the following statement (bolding added by FVBC):

On Voting Reform

For a government to be seen as legitimate, it must be representative, trustworthy, and effective.
Trust in government is crucial for it to effectively implement its agenda and be recognized as
legitimate. For a democracy to work effectively, the government must be accountable to the
public, reflect voters’ choices and respond to the challenges we as a province and global
community face.

Governments in British Columbia tend not to be representative of the voters’ decisions. In the
2020 election, the NDP gained 66% percent of seats with only 48% percent of the vote,
forming a majority government with only minority support. The BC NDP have subsequently
embraced the worst parts of that majority, ignoring oversight, silencing committees and calling
for closure on multiple Bills as they pass through the Legislature.

Within the first 100 days of being elected, the BC Greens will introduce legislation to implement
a Proportional Representation system for the 2028 election This will ensure that every vote counts and supports a truly democratic, multi-party system.

We will establish a biennial Citizens’ Assembly, with topics selected by the Legislative Assembly. This Assembly will ensure ongoing citizen participation in major policy discussions and decision-making. We propose the first topic to be discussed during the newly created Citizens’ Assembly will be the type of voting system to adopt for the 2028 election. A referendum will be held after the second proportional representation election to confirm whether the system aligns with voter interests.

The BC Greens also recognize that a trustworthy, well-functioning democracy extends beyond
the voting system. We must foster a more inclusive and participatory legislative process. All
elected representatives should have an opportunity to propose and debate legislation. We
commit to never using closure in bill debates, ensuring that all legislation receives adequate
scrutiny. House Leaders will collectively develop a legislative calendar that provides enough
time for debate and consideration of all bills. The BC Greens also commit to thoroughly
considering Private Members’ Bills and amendments from all Legislative Assembly members.

On Campaign Financing Reform

In the development of the 2017 Confidence And Supply Agreement (CASA) with the BC NDP,
the BC Greens advocated for 5 successful outcomes:

1 – Ban on corporate and union donations;
2 – Ensure BC has among the lowest individual contribution limits in the country;
3 – Reduce overall election spendings by political parties;
4 – Eliminate loopholes for 3rd-party funding to avoid US-style PACs (political action
committees);
5 – Introduce this legislation immediately as one of the first bills tabled in the legislature.

We believe that big money should have no place in politics. We are in favour of pursuing further
reforms to campaign financing, and support the idea of “small donor public financing.” The BC
Greens look forward to working with the public and all members of the Legislative Assembly to
evaluate the next steps for campaign financing reform.