The Green Party of Canada marks the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic rail tragedy. “We commemorate the 47 victims of this horrible tragedy,” said Deputy Leader Jonathan Pedneault. “The Lac-Mégantic tragedy, like so many others, was predictable. It is the result of the short-sightedness of our governments and our tendency to favour profits … Read more
On June 26, two cabinet ministers—Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson (North Vancouver, B.C.) and Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Saint-Maurice–Champlain, Que.)—attended the Royal Dutch Shell’s Global Board Meeting. Shell’s visit to Canada was no thing to celebrate. Yet two notoriously busy senior cabinet ministers took time to hail the company’s partnership in their vision of … Read more
For decades, scientists warned that warmer average temperatures would result in catastrophic weather events and fires that would threaten communities across Canada and the world. After eight years in power, the Liberal government only just finalized its strategy. “Is this the best the Liberals can do? No heat deaths by 2040?!” said Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf … Read more
Just a week after the House of Commons gave final passage to the Canada Disability Benefit Act (Bill C-22), the bill has passed in the Senate and received royal assent. “While it is far from perfect, this is a huge moment to celebrate after years of advocacy by the disability community,” said Green MP Mike Morrice … Read more
The Green Party of Canada achieved a historic by-election performance in the Montreal riding of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount on June 19. With 13.3 per cent of the vote, the GPC tripled its total from the 2021 general election. It is also the best score ever recorded by the Party in Quebec. “As expected the Liberals held the seat in … Read more
David Suzuki has called on voters in NDG Westmount to vote for Green Party deputy leader Jonathan Pedneault in the NDG-Westmount by-election, a significant endorsement as the campaign enters the home stretch. “David Suzuki’s endorsement comes at a time when the emergency of climate change is more evident than ever. Floods, forest fires, smoke, devastating … Read more
In the midst of Canada’s Environment Week, the country is experiencing wildfires from coast to coast. For the first time ever, Ottawa is experiencing reduced air quality from climate induced fire and smoke. “It has been five years since the House passed the motion that we are in a climate emergency, but for the first time … Read more
For more than 20 years, Canadians have asked for updates to the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. On May 30, Green MPs were forced to vote against the government’s proposed updates as they are overall a step backward. “S-5 weakens our regime to manage toxic chemicals, while failing to update the sections of CEPA dealing with … Read more
Nic Geddert won the nomination race and will be the next Green Party of Canada candidate in Portage-Lisgar, Man. “I am so pleased that Nic Geddert has stepped up to take the Green banner forward in the upcoming by-election in Portage-Lisgar, ” said Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “I know and respect Nic … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) and co-leader Jonathan Pedneault are repeating calls for a public inquiry into election interference. “In our view, having the chance to review background and highly confidential information is an important aspect of our democratic process,” said May. “If, after reviewing that information, we still believe a public … Read more
