Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) says Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna‘s (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) recent announcement to set emissions-cutting plans is not enough and unacceptable given the climate crisis: “This is unacceptable. We are squandering the opportunity to show leadership and press other countries to raise their level of action in response to the Intergovernmental … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) denounces the Liberal Government’s back-to-work legislation for Canada Post workers and encourages the now majoritarian Independent Senators Group to exercise its independence and vote down Bill C-89. “In 2015 the Liberals campaigned on restoring Canadian democracy from the damage incurred by Stephen Harper,” says May “but they keep … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) commented on the fall economic update: “Nothing in the report responds to or even mentions the recent warning from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,” she said. “Some dimensions of the update are, of course, laudable. For example, helping Canada’s charitable sector and recognizing the need to help Canadian … Read more
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) thanked Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) for her role in saving the lives of Elena Musikhina and her family. “This was a real team-effort,” said May. “I want to thank Minister Hussen for his timely intervention, and especially the work of former cabinet minister … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.), and Lorraine Rekmans, Green Party candidate for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, hosted a town-hall meeting. “Canadians look around them and they’re worried for the future and for their children’s future,” said May. “Employment is increasingly precarious. A xenophobic populism is on the rise across the globe. … Read more
The Green Party of Ottawa South has nominated Les Schram to be its candidate for the upcoming 2019 Canadian federal election. Call 613-562-4916 x 206.
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) welcomed the announcement by Democratic Institutions Minister Karina Gould (Burlington, Ont.) of a new Commission to run leaders debates. “For the first time since 1968, the leaders debate will be run under fair and transparent rules determining which party leaders are include,.” said May. “Ideally, the creation of the Debates Commission … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will sponsor Bill S-203, the Ending the Captivity of Whales and Dolphins Act, as it moves to the House of Commons today after passing the Senate on Oct. 24. “Despite repeated efforts by Conservative senators to frustrate the democratic process with an array of delaying tactics, I am … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) commended the carbon pricing plan outlined by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) but stressed that much more must be done. She said the Liberals have proposed the same revenue-neutral carbon fee and dividend model that has been … Read more
With NDP colleague Nathan Cullen (Skeena–Bulkley Valley, B.C.), Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) has been advocating for a measure in the Elections Modernization Act that would protect the personal information of Canadians. “We’re creating a wild west situation in which political parties are vulnerable, citizens’ data is vulnerable, the average person whose … Read more
