The Green Party of Canada said the federal government missed a legal deadline to deliver Canada’s National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice, required by June 20, 2026, under Bill C-226. The party said the strategy is overdue as Ottawa moves to fast-track industrial and fossil fuel projects, and called for a plan with … Read more
The Green Party of Canada rejects the federal government’s new Nuclear Energy Strategy, warning that Ottawa is choosing costly and slow energy development over proven renewable solutions that can lower bills, cut pollution and strengthen communities now. The party said the strategy’s plans for new reactor builds, uranium development, nuclear exports and new nuclear technologies … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich–Gulf Islands, B.C.) reintroduced her “Think Small First” private member’s bill, which would require the federal government to assess the impact of new laws and regulations on small businesses. The bill would amend the Department of Industry Act to require the Minister of Industry to evaluate factors such as access … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is condemning the government’s decision to eliminate the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), the office created to receive complaints and examine allegations of human rights abuses and environmental damage linked to Canadian companies operating abroad. “CORE has never been given the independence or powers it needs to do its … Read more
The Green Party of Canada launched its 2026 leadership race, opening nominations for candidates seeking to succeed Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). Prospective candidates have until July 17 to apply, with approved candidates to be announced Aug. 5. For the first time, the party will accept applications from both individual candidates and co-leadership … Read more
The Green Party of Canada says the federal government’s new artificial intelligence strategy raises serious concerns, warning that Canadians need enforceable protections for workers, communities, creators, children, privacy and the environment before AI is rapidly expanded across the country. The federal government’s new strategy promises major economic growth, increased AI adoption, new AI-related jobs and … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) tabled an E-petition in parliament on May 25. Over one thousand Canadians signed the petition supporting the International Peace Charter. Contact media@greenparty.ca.
The Green Party of Canada has contacted Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand (Oakville East, Ont.) to ask for immediate support for at least 11 Canadians who were detained illegally by Israeli forces while attempting to bring aid to Gaza. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) has written to both Canada’s minister and the … Read more
The Green Party of Canada welcomes the federal government’s launch of consultations on a National Electricity Strategy. A modernized, decarbonized East-West-North-South electricity grid that connects provinces and territories from coast to coast to coast has long been a key pillar of Green Party energy policy and was central to the party’s climate action plan Mission: Possible. The … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) is calling on the federal government to provide detailed briefings to MPs on two discussion papers proposing changes to major project reviews, transportation and trade policy. In letters to Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon (Gatineau, Que.) and … Read more
