The Green Party of Canada condemns the gag order between the City of Burnaby and Trans Mountain, which “[…] effectively silences the city’s public criticism of the controversial government-owned Trans Mountain Expansion pipeline. Under the terms of a $20 million agreement, Burnaby has agreed to cease ‘negative public communications’ about Trans Mountain, raising serious ethical and … Read more
The Green Party of Canada issued a statement demanding action on the Canada Disability Benefit: ” Four years ago, on September 23, 2020, the federal government made a bold promise to introduce a “new Canadian Disability Benefit modelled after the Guaranteed Income Supplement.” This program was meant to lift hundreds of thousands of Canadians with disabilities … Read more
The Green Party of Canada issued a press release outlining their agenda for the upcoming parliamentary session, highlighting key issues from environmental justice to housing affordability. The Green Party’s legislative priorities reflect “[…]its unwavering commitment to fighting for social equity, climate action, and public safety, pushing the Liberal government to do better on critical issues that … Read more
The Green Party of Canada sent out a press release calling out NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) for abandoning his climate policies and abandoning the carbon tax. The full release is available online. Call 514-463-0021.
Green Party of Canada Deputy Leader Rainbow Eyes attended a solidarity event in Oka, B.C., on Sept. 8 in support of the Kanesatake Mohawks and Land Defenders. “First Nations have been victims of violence on their traditional territories for generations. It must stop. I am with the Green Party of Canada because this organization has … Read more
The Green Party of Canada (GPC) stands in solidarity with the Teamsters union, echoing their concerns regarding the recent decision by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to order an end to work stoppages at Canadian Pacific (CP) and Canadian National Railway (CN). “This is a blow to workers’ rights in Canada, and we must … Read more
The Green Party of Canada expresses deep concern over the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Hoss Lightning from Samson Cree Nation by the RCMP. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.), “The high number of deaths in shootings involving Indigenous people by the RCMP is alarming and underscores the deep-seated systemic racism within our policing institutions. … Read more
Seeing local arts organizations like the KW Symphony abruptly shutting down while others like THEMUSEUM requested emergency funds to get through a tough patch, Green MP Mike Morrice (Kitchener Centre Ont.) sees a way the federal government can repair some of the damages caused by current funding approaches. His team’s research led to the discovery of … Read more
The latest Conservative Party effort to mislead Canadians came with their demand that the NDP end their Confidence and Supply Agreement with the Liberals. The Conservative leader said that would trigger a fall election. “What does [Pierre] Poilievre hope to achieve with this bad version of new math? Does he have, as Stephen Harper had on November … Read more
The Green Party of Canada expresses deep disappointment with the Government of Canada’s inadequate response to Petition e-4901, which seeks to address the ongoing injustices faced by Dr. Hassan Diab and his family. The government’s statement, which merely reiterates the confidentiality of extradition requests, fails to provide the meaningful response that Canadians deserve. The full … Read more
