Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) was the only federal party leader to attend the Assembly of First Nations’ Annual General Assembly. “Greens are overwhelmed by the leadership and clarity of the resolutions adopted yesterday at this all-important gathering. We are in a global climate emergency. And everywhere, Indigenous peoples who contributed the least to … Read more
Former Ontario Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller was acclaimed as the Green Party candidate for Parry Sound-Muskoka. Miller, who served as the province’s chief environmental watchdog for 15 years, sees the 2019 federal election as a turning point in Canadian history. “The Green Party recognizes the seriousness of the climate crisis and has concrete plans for how to … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) and party candidate Tim Grant announced the Green Party’s housing, urban infrastructure and municipal affairs plan. All new housing will be required to meet the highest energy efficiency standards; housing retrofits will be prioritized for remote and Northern Indigenous communities. “Greens will launch a massive project to maximize the … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) has appointed Dr. Amita Kuttner (Burnaby North-Seymour, B.C.) as critic for Science and Innovation on her Shadow Cabinet. The Shadow Cabinet develops party positions based on policies adopted by Green Party membership. “Amita Kuttner is a brilliant scientist whose work in the field of AI will help us … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) welcomed the shift from the Conservatives to accept that climate change is a real issue and that action is required. “It can only be a good thing to have a set of proposals to review. And some of the Conservative ideas are worthwhile,” said May. “But overall, the plan … Read more
Greg Malone, famous for his acting and writing in the CBC television shows CODCO and WGB TV, has been selected to run for the Green Party in the Newfoundland riding of Avalon. Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) stated “He has worked tirelessly to raise awareness of the health care issues facing persons living … Read more
Mismanagement in the Port of Vancouver has turned the waters around the southern Gulf Islands into a free parking lot for the world’s largest freighter ships, says Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “The presence of these freighters anchoring in the Salish Sea is incredibly disruptive to my constituents and the local environment,” … Read more
The Liberal government’s advisory council recommended the establishment of a $15 billion universal, single-payer public pharmacare system. “While I hope the Trudeau administration will accept the recommendations put forth by the advisory council, the plan’s timeline falls far short of what is needed,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “Canadians need universal pharmacare … Read more
Bill S-203, the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act, cleared its final hour of debate at third reading and was passed in the House of Commons. Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) stated: “Canadians have been clear, they want the cruel practice of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity to end. With the … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) expressed dismay at the B.C. Court of Appeal’s ruling on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. “I am extremely disappointed that the court did not recognize the right of B.C. to regulate environmental risks, as a separate area from the NEB’s overall regulatory authority,” said May. “However, I … Read more
