The Green Party of Canada is urging the federal government to restore trust and accountability in Canada’s environmental review processes. Recent proposed amendments to the Impact Assessment Act, tucked away in the Budget Implementation Act, contradict previous commitments by the Liberal government and fail to protect the environment effectively. “We need clear and enforceable rules, not … Read more
The Green Party of Canada’s deputy leader, Angela Davidson, known as Rainbow Eyes, was sentenced to 60 days in jail, less 12 days served, and 75 hours of community service for her stand at Fairy Creek. The Green Party of Canada reaffirms its commitment to peaceful protest and ecological justice. Her sentence is a stark reminder … Read more
The April 16 budget is a prime example of box-checking politics, showcasing a series of half-measures that do not respond to the scale of the challenges Canadians are facing. “This budget looked like our dream budget, with so many mentions of our key demands on climate, housing and inequality, until we delved into the details,” said … Read more
Ahead of Budget 2024, the Green Party urges the government to take bold steps to increase its revenues and make war-time level investments to fund the caring society that Canadians deserve. After decades of pro-corporate policies, the need for substantial investments in public services and infrastructure is critical. Ending the $18.7 billion in federal subsidies … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is disappointed in the decision by NDP MPs to support a Conservative motion aimed at undermining carbon pricing. “The decision by the NDP to align with the Conservatives on this issue is deeply troubling. It goes against the interests of combating climate change,” said Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “Cutting … Read more
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) tried to bring down the government over a planned carbon tax increase. The Green Party of Canada believes this is a ploy to distract Canadians from his party’s contradictions, and their lack of real solutions for the affordability crisis. “We are now faced with a Conservative party that claims to … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) answered questions on Bill C-226 at the Senate energy, the environment and natural resources committee. C-226 is a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at combating environmental racism in Canada. Once passed into law, C-226 will create a framework to create access to environmental justice, ensure that marginalized communities have … Read more
The Green Party of Canada concluded its virtual annual general meeting on Feb. 25. Members in attendance voted on a variety of policy proposals, including condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine, strict federal regulation and oversight of carbon offsets and credits, and a national Action Plan to address violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people. The … Read more
The Green Party of Canada launched ‘Today, Tomorrow, Together: The Green Leaders’ Tour’. The tour will take Green Party Co-Leaders Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) and Jonathan Pedneault on an ambitious journey across Canada. “We want to unite Canadians around common goals that will make us stronger. Having that shared vision will help us navigate the challenges we’re … Read more
Green Party Leaders Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) and Jonathan Pedneault (currently Deputy Leader) announce the appointment of Rainbow Eyes as second Deputy Leader. As the Green Party moves towards officially adopting co-leadership, the two existing positions of deputy leader will be maintained. Rainbow Eyes previously served as deputy to former interim Green leader Amita Kuttner and is … Read more
