The Green Party of Canada is calling for a stronger federal law to ensure that our rich biodiversity is protected through rigorous assessment of fossil fuel developments. “Canadians are demanding that we not neglect our commitment to climate action, even as we fight the Trump tariffs,” said Green Party Co-Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). … Read more
The Green Party of Canada says it will propose bold reforms to the Income Tax Act aimed at helping low-income Canadians and ensuring corporations and the wealthy pay their fair share. Co-leader Jonathan Pedneault dismissed recent tax promises from other parties as “trickery,” while Co-leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) called for a full overhaul … Read more
The Green Party of Canada announced that former MP Paul Manly is back on Team Canada as its candidate for Nanaimo-Ladysmith. “I am so honoured to be working on Nanaimo’s city council, but I have been persuaded by community leaders that my voice on behalf of Nanaimo-Ladysmith is needed in Ottawa,” said Manly. Contact media@greenparty.ca.
It’s the eleventh-hour and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) still procrastinated on getting Top Secret security clearance. The Green Party of Canada calls on the Conservative leader to put concerns about his foreign connections to rest. “The reality is simple: If Pierre Poilievre becomes Prime Minister, he will receive Top Secret security clearance automatically—regardless of … Read more
The Green Party of Canada urges the government to recognize that Arctic security and climate action are inseparable. Climate change is rapidly accelerating, and protecting Canada’s Arctic requires a strategy that integrates environmental stewardship. “The Arctic is warming at four times the global average,” said Green Party Co-Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “Defending our … Read more
Green Party Co-Leaders Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) and Jonathan Pedneault reiterate the urgent need for cooperation among progressives parties in the upcoming election. As of March 17, the Green Party have yet to receive a response to our initial letter from March 10. Canadians deserve transparency from their political leaders, and we call on the other progressive … Read more
The Green Party of Canada announce that Olivier Huard will be the party’s candidate in La Pointe-de-l’Île, Que., in the upcoming federal election. Contact media@greenparty.ca.
The Green Party of Canada announced that Lauren Greenlaw will be its candidate for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, B.C., in the upcoming federal election. Contact media@greenparty.ca.
The Green Party is calling for progressive parties to work together to reform Canada’s electoral system and prevent vote splitting that benefits Conservatives. Co-Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) urged party leaders to take concrete steps toward proportional representation, rather than allowing electoral reform to remain a “talking point.” “They deserve party leaders with the … Read more
The Green Party of Canada condemns the Trump administration’s tariffs as an economic attack on Canada, warning they violate trade agreements and threaten national sovereignty. “No US President has ever shown such contempt for our treaties and international law,” said Green Party Co-Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.), adding, “Coupled with Trump’s oft-repeated nonsense that … Read more
