The Green Party of Canada applauds new measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 announced by the federal government but says it is a mistake to exempt US citizens from this ban on non-residents entering Canada. “We understand the complexities involved in the deep integration of our two countries, their trade and economies,” said Interim Green … Read more
The Green Party of Canada agrees with the unanimous decision by parliamentarians to suspend the House of Commons until April 20 in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. “There is hope for democracy when we can come together in a time of crisis and make urgent, non partisan decisions that protect all Canadians,” … Read more
Green MPs denounced the growing trend to demonize Canadians taking part in non-violent civil disobedience for climate action, noting how Conservative Interim Leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.) said “Extinction Rebellion […] has been listed as a terrorist organization in the United Kingdom” in the House of Commons on Feb. 26. “In using words like ‘terrorist’, Mr. … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is urging the federal government and the Public Health Agency of Canada to implement more robust protections for front-line health-care workers dealing with the worsening COVID-19 emergency. “The Public Health Agency says we need to be cautious about using up limited supplies of protective equipment,” said Green Party Interim Leader Jo-Ann Roberts. … Read more
The Green Party welcomed news that considerable progress has been achieved during talks with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs. “I am relieved and grateful that the fundamental rights of the hereditary leaders over their traditional territory is finally being recognized,” said Green Parliamentary Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). ”This should have happened a long time ago. … Read more
Teck Resources’ abrupt withdrawal from the Frontier oil sands project has ignited an emergency debate in the House of Commons on Feb. 25. The Green Party of Canada is pleased but not surprised that the project was dropped by the proponent. “Canadians have no appetite for new fossil fuel mega-projects during a climate emergency,” said Green MP … Read more
Green Party Parliamentary Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.), and MPs Jenica Atwin (Fredericton, N.B.) and Paul Manly (Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C.) unveiled their recommendations for Budget 2020. “We drew heavily on the growing global consensus that all spending decisions must be viewed through the lens of the climate crisis,” said May. Greens urge the federal government to focus on … Read more
Green MP Jenica Atwin (Fredericton, N.B.) said that proposed sweeping changes to the health care system in New Brunswick are indicative of the challenges facing the province’s health system: “NB needs a federal health transfer that is based on the province’s demographic realities, taking into account both our aging and rural population,” she said. “The federal … Read more
The Green Party Caucus voted in favour of the Conservative opposition motion in the House of Commons on Feb. 5 which a) condemns the decision of the Parole Board of Canada that led to the murder of Marylène Levesque by an inmate, Eustachio Gallese; and b) instructs the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security … Read more
The contest to choose a new leader for the Green Party was announced. Interim Green Party Leader Jo-Ann Roberts unveiled the contest details at a news conference. “We have structured this contest to cast a big net. We hope to capture the imagination of a wide and diverse set of contestants, new members, and supporters,” said … Read more
