In response to the government's budget presentation, the Green Party of Canada noted a distinct change in tone, rather than substance. "This budget shows a sensitivity on issues where the Conservatives have been repeatedly hammered,” said Green Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). May noted that money had been earmarked for the burial of veterans, … Read more
The Green Party of Canada has made public Green Party Leader Elizabeth May’s (Saanich–Gulf Islands, B.C.) federal budget recommendations sent to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, Ont.). In her letter May emphasizes the need to diversify Canada’s energy portfolio while placing a price on carbon. More information and the letter is available online. Call 613-614-4916.
The Green Party of Canada calls on Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) to include gun-control advocates in the Canadian delegation that will take part in the final UN conference on an Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) in New York from March 18 to 28. The full release is available online. Call 613-614-4916.
With ratification of the Canada-China Investment Treaty still pending, the Green Party of Canada underscores India’s decision to move away from bilateral investment protection agreements and their investor/state dispute system. The full release is available online. Call 613-614-4916.
In a letter to the Department of Finance by leading Canadian constitutional expert Peter Hogg, and obtained by Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) through an access to information request, he warns that an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) to implement the Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) signed with the United States, or legislation … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is observing the 54th Tibetan Uprising Day on March 10. On March 10th 1959, the people of Tibet rose against China's illegal rule. Thousands of Tibetans were massacred and His Holiness the Dalai Lama had to flee into exile. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) asked if whether … Read more
As lobbying and negotiating accelerate in preparation for the Final United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), March 18-28, 2013, in New York, the Green Party of Canada has called upon the federal government to play “honest broker” for the sake of a more secure and peaceful world. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May … Read more
The Green Party of Canada said that Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) should remove Arthur Porter, former head of Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC), from the highest level of government, the Privy Council. More information is available online. Call 613-996-1119.
The Green Party said the Main Estimates for 2013-14 tabled by Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) forecast a drastic budget cut for VIA Rail Canada. Green Party cited literature indicated that the numbers [p. 386] show VIA Rail’s budget going from $475,651,000 in 2012/2013 to $187,783,000 in 2013/2014, representing a 60 per … Read more
Green Party of Canada Leader and MP Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will vote in favour of Bill C-400, Secure, Adequate, Accessible and Affordable Housing Act, and is urging her fellow MPs to do the same. The full release is available online. Call 613-614-4916.
