The Green Party said that as the government moves steadily toward the probable November 2 ratification of the Canada-China Investment Treaty, an examination of Canada’s experience with similar investor rights under Chapter 11 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) should raise some red flags. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) said … Read more
With only nine days to go before the federal government can legally ratify the Canada-China Investment Treaty, the Green Party of Canada wants to emphasize the fact that ratification without proper consultations with provincial governments is contrary to the constitution. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) said that the party's online petition against … Read more
The Green Party of Canada sends sincere congratulations to new Whitehorse City Councillor John Streicker. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) said that this is a great victory for Streicker and the green movement across Canada. The full press release is available online. Call 613-614-4916.
UK Newspaper The Guardian revealed that an American businessman conducted a massive ocean fertilisation test, dumping around 100 tonnes of iron sulphate off British Columbia's coast. Californian Russ George conducted the Geoengineering experiment. George claims the iron has spawned an artificial plankton bloom as large as 10,000 square kilometers. Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is observing the United Nations’ International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on Oct. 17. The theme of the 2012 observance is ‘Ending the Violence of Extreme Poverty’. The party said it serves as a reminder that poverty kills more children and adults that any war. Green Party Leader Elizabeth … Read more
Peter Bevan-Baker, incoming Leader of the Green Party of Prince Edward Island was served papers by the RCMP after he protested the realignment of the Trans-Canada Highway between New Haven and Bonshaw. He will appear in court in December to face trespassing charges. Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) supports the … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) welcomed additional debate on Bill C-43, Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act, while warning parliamentarians and Canadians of the role this bill plays in whittling away civil liberties. May said the bill is really designed to give the Minister of Immigration more ‘discretionary’ power and completely remove … Read more
The Green Party of Canada announced its candidate for the upcoming Victoria, B.C., federal by-election. Donald Galloway was announced the federal candidate. More information is available online. Call 613-614-4916.
This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week. Coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health, the week is designed to educate Canadians about the realities of mental illness. The Green Party of Canada is of the opinion that mental illness is an issue that deserves more attention. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf … Read more
The Green Party of Canada demands the immediate release of Liaquat Ali Shaikh, chairperson of the Pakistan Green Party. Ali Shaikh is a Canadian citizen. On Sept. 19, 2012, Liaquat Ali Shaikh was arrested in Jacobabad City, Sindh Province, Pakistan, while overseeing the distribution of relief materials for flood-affected people. No official charge has been made … Read more
