The Green Party of Canada is urging provincial and territorial leaders to come together with the federal government to begin discussions on the inclusion of long-term care under the Canada Health Act. “The time has come to reimagine long-term care in this country and bring it under the umbrella of the Canada Health Act,” said Green … Read more
Green Party of Canada MPs have sent a letter to National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier (Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que.) calling on her to ensure that the Canada Revenue Agency takes a compassionate approach to any repayments it is seeking from people who received the Canada Emergency Response Benefit in error. “It’s clear that mixed messages were received regarding … Read more
Following the confirmation that the Liberal government is likely to trigger a confidence vote on the Fall Economic Statement 2020, Green Party Leader Annamie Paul is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) not to pass up the chance-of-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver a clear timeline and direction for Canada’s Green Recovery plan. “Canada is in … Read more
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul noted that the Fall Economic Statement stopped short of presenting a comprehensive plan for the path forward on completing the social safety net and launching a green recovery plan. “We are particularly pleased to see the government adopt Carbon Border Adjustments, which I proposed in the spring,” said Paul. “There are also enhanced … Read more
In anticipation of the fall 2020 fiscal update from the federal government, the Green Party of Canada underscores the importance of seizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to complete Canada’s social safety net and accelerate our shift to a carbon-neutral economy. “Now is the time to build an ambitious post-pandemic recovery plan that will make Canada a … Read more
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul issued a statement: “The Green Party has been dismayed to learn that people in Canada may have to wait to receive vaccinations due to a lack of domestic manufacturing capacity,” she said. “Parliament should be regularly updated on the re-build of our domestic vaccine manufacturing capacity, as well as facility construction in … Read more
The Green Party is calling for an Emergency Debate in the House of Commons on the government’s response to the pandemic. In a letter to Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming, Ont.), Green Party Parliamentary Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) said the current situation constitutes a national emergency requiring urgent consideration. “We need to admit, without partisanship or … Read more
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul said that the government’s new climate legislation fails on multiple fronts as a plan to move Canada to net zero emissions and to capitalize on the once-in-a-lifetime economic opportunity of the post-pandemic recovery. “This bill, described as the “climate accountability act” is nothing of the sort,” said Paul. “After five years in power, and … Read more
As Canada’ s COVID-19 cases pass the 300,000 mark Green Party Leader Annamie Paul questions the absence of Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole (Durham, Ont.), Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet (Beloeil- Chambly, Que.) and NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) in addressing the biggest national crisis of our time. “Yesterday, the opposition parties had the opportunity … Read more
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul outlined the crucial elements the Green Party expects to see included in the federal government’s upcoming climate accountability legislation. “This legislation must prove that, after five years in power, the government is finally ready to take decisive action on the climate emergency,” said Paul. “The record to date is one of … Read more
