Ahead of this weekend’s NDP policy convention in Ottawa, the Green Party of Canada is keenly interested in several progressive resolutions on the agenda, and encourages the NDP to stand firm on its stated commitment to social justice. “One of the six fundamental principles of the global Green movement is social justice, so Greens are understandably … Read more
The government’s omnibus bill — An Act to Enact the Impact Assessment Act and the Canadian Energy Regulator Act, to amend the Navigation Protection Act and to make consequential amendments to other Acts — tabled in the House of Commons today not only ignores many of the recommendations from the government’s expert panels, it also … Read more
The Green Party of Canada supports the substantial improvements made to the Fisheries Act in the government bill tabled Tuesday. Under omnibus budget bills from 2012, the Conservative government gutted environmental protections surrounding fish habitats. “I am delighted to see this government deliver on its commitment to restore protections to fish habitats across the country,” … Read more
Feb. 1 marks exactly one year since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) abandoned a central campaign promise — to make the 2015 federal election the last held under the first-past-the-post electoral system. “This betrayal of the trust that Canadians, myself included, put into this government, will never be forgotten,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May … Read more
The Green Party of Canada issued the following statement: “The Green Party of Canada stands firmly behind Leader Elizabeth May. She is admired and respected by staff, her constituents in Saanich-Gulf Islands, and by the party’s members and supporters. She is Canada’s longest-serving federal party leader and in her most recent party leadership review she … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is aghast at the Liberal government’s decision to commit Canada to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement without telling Canadians the contents of the deal. Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) said: “For years, we have clearly stated our legitimate concerns regarding this trade deal, ranging from the threats … Read more
The Green Party of Canada strongly supports the Canadian organic sector, and is therefore urging the federal government to fund the Canadian Organic Standards review. Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) said: “Our major trading partners, including the U.S., provide funding towards the reviews of their organic agricultural standards. If Canada is to stay … Read more
The Green Party of Canada expresses support for the 2018 Sister marches taking place across Canada on Jan. 20, inspired by the 2017 Women’s March on Washington. Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) will march and introduce speakers at the Victoria, B.C. event. “I am so excited about the marches happening in communities from Yukon … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is proud to be the first federal political party to support a proposal by the National Council of Canadian Muslims for a National Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia to coincide with the anniversary of the massacre at a Quebec City mosque on January 29 last year. “Canadians must come together … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is deeply concerned that the Liberal government is weakening the national carbon pricing system to give breaks to Canada’s major greenhouse gas emitters. “Reducing the responsibility of the biggest polluters is simply irresponsible,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “The Pan-Canadian Framework, negotiated by the federal government … Read more
