A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Office shows a windfall profit tax on oil and gas companies—similar to that already applied to banks and life insurance companies in the pandemic—would generate $4.2-billion to be directed towards proven climate solutions and affordability measures for Canadians. “Those most responsible for our climate crisis should help to … Read more
As of March 17, 2024, the criminal code will change to make access to MAID legal for people where mental health constitutes a grievous and irremediable medical condition. The Green Party of Canada strongly feels that social and economic supports, as well as other treatments, must be in place before MAID is considered for cases where the sole … Read more
In the wake of the decision by the Supreme Court of Canada that the “designated projects” portions of the federal Impact Assessment Law is unconstitutional, the Green Party of Canada calls on the federal Liberals to bring forward legislation that repairs the errors of Bill C-69. “C-69’s drafters ignored the advice from the expert environmental law … Read more
From his first cabinet meeting in 2015, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) made his ministers’ mandate letters public. He then entrenched this new practice in law. “But strangely,” said Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.), “the new ministers appointed on July 26 still haven’t received letters from the Prime Minister telling them their … Read more
The Green Party remembers the thousands of children sent to residential schools in Canada. “Truth and Reconciliation has no meaning as empty words from settler culture Canadians until met with actions. The first step is to accept the truth of genocidal actions by Canadian governments from 1867, and to understand those actions are not in … Read more
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s threat to invoke the notwithstanding clause to infringe upon on transgender people’s rights in the province is appalling and will set yet another horrifying precedent for rights throughout the country, the Green Party of Canada said today. “It’s high time the federal government ramped up its protection of the Charter and … Read more
The Green Party of Canada welcomes Liberal MP Anthony Rota’s (Nipissing–Timiskaming, Ont.) resignation from his position as Speaker of the House of Commons and calls on the next Speaker to clarify Parliamentary procedures around recognition. Call 514-463-0021. On Sept. 25, the Canadian Energy Regulator (CER) approved a request from the Crown Corporation that owns and promotes the Transmountain … Read more
In the months and years to come, the creation and operationalization of a National Climate Emergency Task Force will make the difference between life and death for many across the country, the Green Party of Canada warned. It is beyond urgent that the Federal Government works with all other jurisdictions to create such an agency. … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement: “[Ontario Premier] Doug Ford’s reversal on the Greenbelt is a testament to what grassroots organizing and dedicated leadership can achieve. It’s a hard fought win for democracy, for Ontario, for nature and the future.” Added Green MP Mike Morrice (Kitchener-Centre, Ont.): “This is a win for every … Read more
Francophone communities throughout the country are demanding ambitious francophone immigration targets. The federal government should immediately heed calls from the Fédération des Francophones Hors Québec and the Québec government and direct the Immigration Ministry to establish an ambitious francophone immigration target, the Green Party of Canada said On Sept. 19. “The Canadian Francophonie is struggling … Read more
