The Green Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to urgently recall parliament to pass wage subsidy legislation. “Passing this legislation is critical, so if we need to bring a reduced group of MPs back to Ottawa to get it passed, then let’s do it,” said Green Party Parliamentary Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “Green MPs … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is urging the federal government to reconsider its decision to work with Amazon Canada instead of Canada Post to deliver personal protective equipment to the country’s frontline health-care workers. “We fully support the demands outlined by CUPW and expect the government to put measures in place to ensure the safety of … Read more
The Green Party welcomes the financial relief that Canada Emergency Response Benefit will bring to many Canadians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, however MPs are pointing to gaping holes in the relief program that will leave many others facing financial hardship. Greens have long advocated implementing a Guaranteed Livable Income program that would replace the current … Read more
The price of a barrel of oil is in free-fall and, while some COVID-19 related issues may be involved, a Saudi-Russia price war is the main cause. The Green Party underscores the importance of substantial investments in renewable energy in Alberta, including converting orphaned wells, where viable, to generate geothermal electricity. Now is the time to begin the … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is calling for a review of work practices in British Columbia’s oil and gas sector during the on-going COVID-19 crisis. Work on projects such as Coastal GasLink, the Site C dam, LNG Canada and the Trans Mountain pipeline continues, with workers being flown in and out. Green MPs say that these employees, … Read more
Green MP Jenica Atwin (Fredericton, N.B.) stood for all Greens in ensuring a package of emergency relief for Canadians passed the House and is headed to the Senate on March 25. Atwin noted that Greens did not like the first version of the Bill, which gave excessive and unlimited powers to Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.). … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is calling for greatly expanded wage subsidies and other financial supports to help Canadian small and medium business owners weather the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Green MP Paul Manly (Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C.) said that companies in Denmark that retain employees qualify for a 75 per cent government wage subsidy and supplement … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is making changes to its leadership contest rules in light of COVID-19. The first change is that the 100 signatures required for a candidate’s nomination can now be collected electronically. The digital nomination process allows all contestants to continue with their applications virtually. Originally, there was a fee of $40,000 due at … Read more
The Green Party of Canada welcomes the financial support to Canadians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.). “For part-time and self employed workers, those in the gig economy, small business owners watching their revenues dry up, these measures will provide much needed reassurance,” said Green Party Parliamentary Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). The Green … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is urging the federal government to immediately begin implementing elements of a Guaranteed Livable Income program. Faced with the economic fallout of a crisis like COVID-19, it would ensure that people can cover basic expenses such as food and accommodation. “If all Canadians had their basic needs covered this would … Read more
