Tara is a passionate advocate for environmental and social justice and has been involved with many campaigns for a sustainable just economy She played a pivotal role in the All-on-Board campaign, making transit free for all children 0-12. Social justice is Climate justice.
Affordability
Public transit
BC Greens's promise
I support fast, frequent and free bus service; this reduces traffic, greenhouse gas emissions, and reduces the cost of living.
Climate Change & the Environment
Forests and forestry
BC Greens's promise
We must end logging of old-growth forests and support forestry-revenue-dependant communities to create environmentally sustainable jobs.
Power generation
BC Greens's promises
I commit to bringing forward a private members bill to end fossil fuel subsidies.
BC Greens will end permitting for new fracking, phase out gas production, and reject any new LNG projects.
Public transit
BC Greens's promise
I support fast, frequent and free bus service; this reduces traffic, greenhouse gas emissions, and reduces the cost of living.
Education
K-12 funding
BC Greens's promise
Equity in education means that every student receives a school issued laptop, for students in grade 6-12.
K-12 learning needs
BC Greens's promise
We must equip teachers and students with the knowledge to keep pace with our rapidly changing digital world through digital literacy.
School nutrition
BC Greens's promise
I support a universal school program to ensure equal access, high nutritional standards and strong collaboration with communities.
Student mental health
BC Greens's promise
We must expand access to school psychologists and increase the number of guidance counsellors.
Healthcare
Drugs and addiction
BC Greens's promise
I support regulated alternatives to toxic supply, cutting profit for organized crime and increased connection to health and social services
Family doctors and primary care
BC Greens's promise
I will ensure that everyone has access to a Primary Health Care centre, offering timely and comprehensive care in once place.
Health staffing
BC Greens's promise
The province must support physicians with leases and administration so that physicians can focus on patient care.
Hospitals
BC Greens's promise
Our hospitals have been underfunded for too long; they are falling into disrepair. I will ensure they have the resources to re-open 24/7.
Housing & Homelessness
Drugs and addiction
BC Greens's promise
I support regulated alternatives to toxic supply, cutting profit for organized crime and increased connection to health and social services
Jobs, Businesses, & Labour
Forests and forestry
BC Greens's promise
We must end logging of old-growth forests and support forestry-revenue-dependant communities to create environmentally sustainable jobs.
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Biography
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Tara is a passionate advocate for environmental and social justice. She has a diverse background in activism and community service. She was involved in significant social and environmental movements during her college years, including the “Chipko” movement.
Upon migrating to Canada in 2002, Tara continued her advocacy, becoming involved in numerous projects focused on environmental sustainability and social justice. She was involved with the anti-Tmx movement and is a strong proponent of Indigenous rights. Her strong belief is that there is no climate justice without social justice.Through her board position at Force of Nature and in collaboration with many environmental organizations, she advocated for a Climate Emergency Plan adopted by the City of Burnaby in 2019 and has been advocating for good climate policies on the environmental committee on Burnaby Council. With the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition, she played a pivotal role in the All on Board transit campaign. Tara is also a key participant in the Frack Free movement. As the Co-Chair of the West Coast Climate Action Network she continues to advocate for a just transition to a green and diversified economy.
Tara’s dedication to environmental and social causes, along with her focus on participatory democracy and proportional representation through Fair Vote Canada, makes her a valuable asset to her community. Her work in promoting sustainable practices and advocating for equitable policies demonstrates her commitment to creating a more just and sustainable future for all.