Adam Bremner-Akins, a political science student and environmentalist, has joined the B.C. Green Party's 2025 leadership race as the third contestant. He joins Comox town councillor Jonathan Kerr and climate justice advocate Emily Lowan. The race aims to replace Sonia Furstenau, who stepped down after failing to be re-elected in the last provincial election. A town hall is scheduled for next month, followed by a debate in September, and voting begins on Sept. 13.
Environmentalist, political science student joins B.C. Greens leadership race
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Adam Bremner-Akins, a political science student and environmentalist, has joined the B.C. Green Party's 2025 leadership race as the third contestant. He joins Comox town councillor Jonathan Kerr and climate justice advocate Emily Lowan. The race aims to replace Sonia Furstenau, who stepped down after failing to be re-elected in the last provincial election. A town hall is scheduled for next month, followed by a debate in September, and voting begins on Sept. 13.
- 1 Sonia Furstenau steps down (after last provincial election)
- 2 Adam Bremner-Akins announced as third contestant (July 8, 2025)
- 3 Town hall (August 2025)
- 4 Debate (September 2025)
- 5 Voting begins (Sept. 13, 2025)
- New leadership for B.C. Green Party
- Shift in party direction
What: Adam Bremner-Akins joined the B.C. Green Party's 2025 leadership race.
When: Announced on July 8, 2025 (published July 9); race for 2025; town hall next month (August 2025); debate in September; voting begins Sept. 13.
Where: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Why: To replace Sonia Furstenau, who stepped down after failing re-election.
How: Bremner-Akins, a political science student and environmentalist, announced his candidacy. The party will hold a town hall, a debate, and then voting.