Laura Ferreira will represent the BC Greens for Ladysmith-Oceanside in the coming provincial election.
Ferreira grew up in the Alberta Rockies and developed an appreciation which later guided her academic pursuits at the University of Victoria, where she studied political science and environmental studies, according to her bio posted on the BC Greens website.
Her experience includes time spent in Ottawa working on Parliament Hill and for the Green Party of Canada.
She has also gained valuable insights from her work in the private sector, supporting clean-tech innovation. Since 2021, Ferreira has been a member of the BC Green Caucus, helping to advance progressive policies, according to her bio.
In Ladysmith-Oceanside, the other candidates are Brett Fee (Conservative Party), Stephanie Higginson (BC NDP) and Adam Walker (Independent).
Lehann Wallace (BC United) announced on Sept. 19 that she would end her campaign.
British Columbians go to the polls on Oct. 19.
