Sonia Furstenau | |
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.jpg) Furstenau in 2024 | |
| Leader of the Green Party of British Columbia | |
| Assumed office September 14, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Adam Olsen (interim) |
| Deputy Leader of the Green Party of British Columbia | |
| In office November 2, 2016 – September 14, 2020 Serving with Jonina Campbell | |
| Leader | Andrew Weaver |
| Preceded by | Adam Olsen |
| Succeeded by | Jonina Campbell[1] |
| Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Cowichan Valley | |
| In office May 9, 2017 – September 21, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Routley |
| Succeeded by | Debra Toporowski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1970 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Green Party of British Columbia |
| Spouse | Blaise Salmon |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Alma mater | University of Victoria |
| Profession | High school teacher |
Sonia Furstenau (born June 8, 1970) is a Canadian politician who is currently the leader of the Green Party of British Columbia. Furstenau served as the MLA for Cowichan Valley from 2017 until 2024, when she unsuccessfully attempted to switch constituencies.