The Green Party of Canada is calling on Environment Canada to secure the site of a toxic water spill from a now closed recycling operation in this community west of Montreal, Que. “We have to respectfully demand more from the federal government. I know the ministers involved are concerned and find the situation complex, but that … Read more
From coast to coast to coast, political inaction and our dependence on fossil fuels is causing real harm to Canadians. Every year we see an increase in the frequency and intensity of natural disasters related to climate change. The climate crisis must be taken seriously and we must act quickly. “Severe flooding has recently affected … Read more
Deputy leader of the Green Party Jonathan Pedneault will be running in the upcoming by-election in the Montreal Que., riding of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-Westmount. The full release is available online. Call 514-463-0021.
The Green Party of Canada stands with federal public service workers currently on strike. The Treasury Board’s proposal of a 9 per cent wage increase for public servants is clearly insufficient and will not allow them to absorb the significant increase in the cost of living. “When public servants are hurting, so are all Canadians. That’s … Read more
The Green Party of Canada and the party’s Indigenous Peoples’ Advisory Circle are celebrating the recent announcement made by Pope Francis on behalf of the Vatican to repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery. “Taking action to repudiate the Doctrine of Discovery is long overdue and it is time for Canada to recognize the original Nations and renew … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is celebrating the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day with over 20 events across the country. “Back on April 22, 1970, the first Earth Day was relatively grassroots and self-organizing. We are returning to those roots by hosting Teach-ins for many of our events,” said Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). … Read more
Three years ago today, Canadians were devastated by the news coming out of Nova Scotia. “Now that the Mass Casualty Commission has reported, the grief remains, now layered with anger and disbelief at the incompetence of the RCMP,” said Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “The 72 pages of recommendations are impressive. The … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Office has found a measure proposed by Green MP Mike Morrice (Kitchener-Centre, Ont.) would generate between $285.8 million and $670.2 million over the next five years to be invested in affordable housing. Morrice’s Private Member’s Motion 71 calls on the federal government to end tax exemptions for real estate investment trusts and to redirect the revenues into affordable, non-profit, and co-operative … Read more
By a vote of 178 yays and 144 nays, Bill C-226, a private member’s bill to address environmental racism and promote environmental justice, has received its final vote of approval from the House of Commons and now moves on to the Senate. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) is the bill’s sponsor. The bill … Read more
Budget 2023 misses the mark and fails to position Canada as a climate leader by funding future development for offshore oil and gas development in the Arctic while ignoring the average Canadians’ basic needs. “For low-income Canadians, this budget is a let down,” said Green MP Mike Morrice (Kitchener Centre, Ont.). “This NDP-supported government missed its chance to … Read more
