The Green Party says the Liberal government should suspend trade talks with Brazil and three other South American countries until Brazil makes a serious commitment to protecting the Amazon rainforest, large areas of which are now on fire. “I definitely think we should be suspending Mersocur trade talks until the Brazilian government takes action on the … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) has named David Merner (candidate for Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke) as justice critic on the party’s Shadow Cabinet. The Shadow Cabinet develops positions based on policies adopted by Green Party membership. “I’m thrilled that David will be the party’s justice critic,” said May. “His experience and expertise will be invaluable … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) has named GPC candidate for Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke David Merner as justice critic on the party’s Shadow Cabinet. The full release is available online. Call 613-562-4916 x 206.
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) has named GPC candidate in Toronto Centre Annamie Paul as critic for International Affairs in her Shadow Cabinet, which develops party positions based on policies adopted by Green Party membership. The full release is available online. Call 613-562-4916 x 206. Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) has … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) has named Green Party candidate Anna Keenan (Malpeque, P.E.I.) to the party’s Shadow Cabinet as critic for democratic reform. “We can restore citizens’ faith in the democratic process by looking at best practices from around the world,” said Keenan. “We can upgrade our electoral system, support the voice of community-based … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) is calling for a wider investigation into the SNC-Lavalin affair following the release of Ethics Commissioner Mario Dion’s report on Wednesday. The report found Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) guilty of violating Canada’s Conflict of Interest Act. “It is not for me to demand Mr. Trudeau’s resignation,” said … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) is calling for urgent action on poverty in Manitoba. “Limited public transportation between rural communities, particularly in the north, means that numerous Manitobans who can’t afford to own a vehicle are unable to travel for work or health. Green MPs will work to build a robust sustainable transportation … Read more
The Green Party of Canada called for a Canada-wide ban on semi-automatic (assault) rifles and all handguns except those used for sport and by police. “We support legal hunters and those who need guns in rural areas. But guns in urban areas are not acceptable,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). Green MPs will propose … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) followed up with more details on how her party’s “Mission: Possible – The Green Climate Action Plan” will ensure a just and fair transition for Canadian workers in the fossil fuel industry, based on a report by the Task Force on Just Transition for Canadian Coal Power … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) congratulated Lydia Hwitsum on her nomination as the party’s candidate in Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, B.C. The full release is available online. Call 613-562-4916 x 206.
