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CTV News
09-07-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Environmentalist, political science student joins B.C. Greens leadership race
Adam Bremner-Akins poses in this undated handout photo. The B.C. Green Party has announced Adam Bremner-Akins as its third contestant for the party's 2025 leadership race. (B.C. Green Party / Handout / The Canadian Press) VICTORIA — The B.C. Green Party has announced Adam Bremner-Akins as its third contestant for the party's 2025 leadership race. It says Bremner-Akins is a political science student, environmentalist and lifelong B.C. resident who has been a party member for eight years and previously ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the legislature. Bremner-Akins' profile on the party's website says he is currently in the final year of a political science degree at Simon Fraser University and divides his time between the B.C. Greens, working at a restaurant and tending to his garden on his family's farm. The two others are Comox town councillor and physician Jonathan Kerr, and climate justice and Indigenous solidarity advocate Emily Lowan. They're seeking to replace Sonia Furstenau, who had been leader since 2020 but announced she would step down after failing to be re-elected in the last provincial election. The party says a town hall will happen next month followed by a debate in September before voting on the new leader begins on Sept. 13. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 8, 2025.
Vancouver Sun
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership
The B.C. Green party says a 24-year-old advocate for climate justice and Indigenous solidarity has joined the party's leadership contest. Emily Lowan is the second person to announce their candidacy in the race after Comox town councillor and physician Jonathan Kerr. The candidates are seeking to replace Sonia Furstenau, who had been leader since 2020 but announced she would step down after failing to be re-elected in the last provincial election. Lowan says in a news release that her campaign will focus on 'stopping major projects that ignore Indigenous rights, implementing vacancy control, lowering the cost of living, and taxing the ultrarich.' She says those changes would allow the province to invest in affordable housing, free public transit and 'good green jobs.' The party says it will release the names of other contestants in the coming days. It says a town hall will be held in August before a contestant debate in September. Voting by party members will run from Sept. 13 to 23, with the results to be announced on Sept. 24.
Global News
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Second candidate joins BC Greens leadership race
The BC Green Party says a 24-year-old advocate for climate justice and Indigenous solidarity has joined the party's leadership contest. Emily Lowan is the second person to announce their candidacy in the race after Comox town councillor and physician Jonathan Kerr. The candidates are seeking to replace Sonia Furstenau, who had been leader since 2020 but announced she would step down after failing to be re-elected in the last provincial election. 0:33 Comox councillor running for BC Greens leader Lowan says in a news release that her campaign will focus on 'stopping major projects that ignore Indigenous rights, implementing vacancy control, lowering the cost of living, and taxing the ultrarich.' Story continues below advertisement She says those changes would allow the province to invest in affordable housing, free public transit and 'good green jobs.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The party says it will release the names of other contestants in the coming days. It says a town hall will be held in August before a contestant debate in September. Voting by party members will run from Sept. 13 to 23, with the results to be announced on Sept. 24.
Hamilton Spectator
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership
VICTORIA - The B.C. Green Party says a 24-year-old advocate for climate justice and Indigenous solidarity has joined the party's leadership contest. Emily Lowan is the second person to announce their candidacy in the race after Comox town councillor and physician Jonathan Kerr. The candidates are seeking to replace Sonia Furstenau, who had been leader since 2020 but announced she would step down after failing to be re-elected in the last provincial election. Lowan says in a news release that her campaign will focus on 'stopping major projects that ignore Indigenous rights, implementing vacancy control, lowering the cost of living, and taxing the ultrarich.' She says those changes would allow the province to invest in affordable housing, free public transit and 'good green jobs.' The party says it will release the names of other contestants in the coming days. It says a town hall will be held in August before a contestant debate in September. Voting by party members will run from Sept. 13 to 23, with the results to be announced on Sept. 24. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2025. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Climate justice advocate joins race for B.C. Greens leadership
VICTORIA – The B.C. Green Party says a 24-year-old advocate for climate justice and Indigenous solidarity has joined the party's leadership contest. Emily Lowan is the second person to announce their candidacy in the race after Comox town councillor and physician Jonathan Kerr. The candidates are seeking to replace Sonia Furstenau, who had been leader since 2020 but announced she would step down after failing to be re-elected in the last provincial election. Lowan says in a news release that her campaign will focus on 'stopping major projects that ignore Indigenous rights, implementing vacancy control, lowering the cost of living, and taxing the ultrarich.' She says those changes would allow the province to invest in affordable housing, free public transit and 'good green jobs.' The party says it will release the names of other contestants in the coming days. It says a town hall will be held in August before a contestant debate in September. Voting by party members will run from Sept. 13 to 23, with the results to be announced on Sept. 24. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 3, 2025.
