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Rob BotterellMLA
Clarion tracks Rob Botterell's public record in British Columbia — the bills they sponsor, their recent interventions in the chamber, and the meetings registered with them, each cited to the official source.
- Party
- British Columbia Green Party
- Riding
- Saanich North and the Islands
- Jurisdiction
- British Columbia
- Contact
- Rob.Botterell.MLA@leg.bc.ca
Role as last recorded — rosters change between elections and cabinet shuffles; verify currency against the official source.
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Recent interventions
A teaser slice of each chamber intervention — read the full text on the official record.
Oral Questions — Wildfire Preparedness and Response
FireSmart funding is only part of the solution. In one month, it will be the five-year anniversary of the village of Lytton burning down. That community is finally being rebuilt after significant delays and challenges.…
2026-05-28Legislative AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Oral Questions — Wildfire Preparedness and Response
Environment Canada is forecasting temperatures above normal for May through to the end of July, while some climatologists say we could be in for a super El Niño this year — a weather event that brings much warmer tempera…
2026-05-28Legislative AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Committee of the Whole — Bill 20 — K’ómoks Treaty Act (continued)
It would be helpful, for my understanding and following on the questions my colleagues just raised…. [Darlene Rotchford in the chair.] I know in the case of the Maa-nulth treaty, and the Huu-ay-aht Nation in particular…
2026-05-27Legislative AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Introductions by Members
It’s with gratitude and admiration that I rise today to say thank you to our interns, who have been with us since the start of the session this February. Affectionately known — non-partisanly, of course — as the Green-t…
2026-05-27Legislative AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Reporting of Bills — Bill 20 — K’ómoks Treaty Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise to make a submission to the point of order made by the Government House Leader earlier today, for your consideration, in regard to the context of my statements made in the Committee of the Whole, to t…
2026-05-27Legislative AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Committee of the Whole — Bill 9 — Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026 (continued)
I rise to speak in support of this amendment. I will say that it struck me to the core of my being when this bill passed second reading, and it was very disappointing to see the independents voting in support of second r…
2026-05-26Legislative AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Committee of the Whole — Bill 9 — Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026 (continued)
The minister can’t have it both ways. On the one hand, the minister is saying that the commissioner will be guided by prior decisions in which the check and balance on “unreasonably interfere with operations” was that th…
2026-05-26Legislative AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Committee of the Whole — Bill 9 — Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2026 (continued)
The reference that the minister makes is listed in the June 2022 report of the Special Committee to Review the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The report is entitled FIPPA for the Future. On page 3…
2026-05-26Legislative AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Oral Questions — Tobacco Sales in Pharmacies and Action on Nicotine Addiction
British Columbia used to be known for its bold policy decisions and innovation in helping individuals deal with addiction, from fighting legal battles with the tobacco industry to pioneering North America’s first supervi…
2026-05-26Legislative AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Committee of the Whole — Bill 20 — K’ómoks Treaty Act (continued)
Is it true that these provisions or similar provisions have been implemented in other treaties without difficulty?
2026-05-26Legislative AssemblyOfficial record ↗
Lobbying contacts
Recorded meetings where this official is a designated public office holder — a registry fact, not a measure of influence or a position on any file.
2026-06-23Economic Development and Trade
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
2026-05-28Advanced Education
Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited
2026-05-25Consumer Issues
West Coast Environmental Law Association
2026-05-13Environment
Independent Lumber Manufacturers' Association
2026-05-05Forestry
2026-04-28Employment and Training
2026-04-21Agriculture
2026-04-15COVID-19
2026-04-15Health
2026-04-15Economic Development and Trade
2026-04-15Economic Development and Trade
Canadian Union of Public Employees - British Columbia Division
2026-04-13Advanced Education
Canadian Union of Public Employees - British Columbia Division
2026-04-01Advanced Education
2026-03-12Forestry
2026-03-04Energy
Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon
2026-03-04Employment and Training
2026-03-04Economic Development and Trade
Salt Spring Island Firefighters' Association IAFF Local 4467
2026-03-03Emergency Preparedness
2026-02-17COVID-19
First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society
2026-01-26Children and Families
Dogwood Initiative (Forest Futures)
2026-01-19Advanced Education
British Columbia Nurses' Union
2026-01-15Health
2026-01-12Conservation
Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division
2025-12-19Children and Families
2025-12-11Forestry
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