IN response to the Premier’s announcement of amendments to Bill 7: The Economic Stabilization (Tariff Response) Act, 2025, BC Greens Attorney General Critic Rob Botterell on Friday said: “While we’ve pushed for and seen meaningful progress with Bill 7—such as the repeal of Part 4—it remains a work in progress.”

He added: “We have been critical of this bill, and have introduced a variety of amendments to the government. Still, we have serious concerns. In the past two weeks the BC Greens fought to strengthen democratic safeguards in Bill 7, ensuring that transparency, accountability, and proper checks and balances are in place.

“We have proposed further amendments, including, as the Premier mentioned, legislative oversight. This is in addition to Green amendments underway such as shortening the sunset clause to one year, removal of the exemptions regime, and narrowing of delegation powers. We expect to see these amendments, amongst others, included before we can determine whether or not we will support this Bill.”

Botterell said: “The BC Greens are committed to working across party lines, and the NDP has been receptive to our concerns. However, the public also needs to weigh in—tariffs affect everyone, not just the legislature. Now is the time for British Columbians to reach out to their MLAs and make their voices heard. A fulsome debate and full legislative process is critical to ensure the best outcome for the province.”

Interim BC Green leader Jeremy Valeriote said: “The BC Greens remain committed to finding a tariff response that actually works for British Columbians. We are working in good faith with the government to ensure this Bill has the best outcomes for British Columbians, but it’s not there yet. The work continues.”