The Green Party of Canada is calling for a stronger government response to the on-going impacts of COVID-19. The party highlights the need for better infection prevention and improved support for those affected. According to Moriarty Lab, as of Feb. 4, one in 19 Canadians is currently infected with COVID-19. The Green Party supports funding for improved ventilation … Read more
The Green Party welcomes a domestic court decision in Norway which charts a way forward for the conduct of environmental impact assessments. And this could have huge implications for Canada. “It makes ample sense that assessing the environmental impact of a project would cover the totality of the environmental degradation that may result from that project,” … Read more
The Ottawa International Airport Authority has moved forward with the destruction of a 10-acre red pine forest on Hunt Club Road despite widespread community opposition. This decision reflects a lack of oversight and accountability for airport authorities across Canada. “The Canadian government has abdicated responsibility for regulating these airports,” said Green Party Leader Elizabeth May … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is deeply concerned about the Northvolt battery plant project, which involves construction on a heavily contaminated site along the Richelieu River. “The announcement of $1.37 billion in federal funding for the Northvolt project raises major concerns about the environmental impact on the Richelieu River and its ecosystems,” said Green Party Leader Elizabeth … Read more
As climate leaders and advocates from around the world gathered in Dubai to take stock of the progress in the fight against climate change, the NDP and Liberal party bowed down to Conservative interests and accepted to delay the implementation of the Sustainable Jobs Act by 15 years. Leaders and caucus of the Green Party … Read more
On Jan. 18, Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson of the Supreme Court of British Columbia convicted Angela Davidson (Rainbow Eyes), the Green Party of Canada’s former deputy leader, on charges of criminal contempt of a court injunction. The initial injunction forbade Davidson—a recognized Kwakwaka’wakw land guardian—from entering an area on the traditional, unceded territory of the Pacheedaht … Read more
The Green Party of Canada continues to urgently call on the federal government to take immediate action to both replenish and expand the Greener Homes Grant Program. “The Greener Homes Grant Program stands as a beacon of hope in our collective fight against climate change. Its success in empowering homeowners, reducing emissions, and creating a green … Read more
The Green Party of Canada doubles down on its calls to the NDP-backed Liberal government to urgently extend the CEBA loan repayment deadline. The Green Party recognizes that the world has changed since the initial design of the CEBA loan, and business owners face challenges due to inflation and ongoing operational impacts. The party calls on … Read more
As reported recently the Canadian Press, the RCMP have missed their own internal deadline to implement the 130 recommendations of the Mass Casualty Commission on the killings of 22 people in April 2020 in Nova Scotia. “As a concerned parliamentarian and former Nova Scotian, I read all 3,000 pages of the report in a state … Read more
The Green Party of Canada presented a list of issues that the Trudeau government should prioritize over the next 12 months on the themes of peace, order and good government. “If we are truly committed as a nation to the goal of eliminating poverty, it’s high time we put in place a truly innovative initiative: a guaranteed minimum income,” … Read more
