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2008 Legislative Session Begins: Speech from the throne reiterates Premier's commitments on climate action
Habitat Protection for Mountain Caribou: Government announces major milestone for mountain caribou habitat protection
Our 2009/2010 Priorities: Organizing for Change is a coalition project of leading environmental organizations in British Columbia. Our mission is to develop collective tools and strategies to help these groups communicate their priorities, and build public support for environmental initiatives.We have recently selected new priorities for the current legislative year, and reported out on some big successes - and some opportunities missed - from last year's priorities. Click "read more" to see our assessment of how government did on last year's priorities.
B.C. environmental groups applaud Carbon Tax legislation: A coalition of more than 16 environmental groups from across British Columbia welcomed the introduction of the province's landmark carbon tax into the Legislature.
Budget 2008 Meets Key Tests on Climate Commitments: Major BC environmental groups today welcomed the 2008 budget that will put BC firmly on the path to achieve bold commitments set out in the 2007 Throne Speech.
2009 Budget - Core Climate Plan Intact but Lacks Green Stimulus: Leading environmental groups praised the BC government's February 2009 budget for reaffirming its commitment to tackle climate change. Yet the groups also said BC's promised transition to a "low carbon economy" will be stalled by failing to introduce a true green stimulus package and increasing subsidies to carbon-emitting sectors such as oil and gas industries.
Massive Transit Investment Announced: Province announces $14 billion new dollars for transit; Aims to double transit ridership.

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