The Green Party of Canada announced Yves Laporte as its candidate in the riding of Lac-Saint-Jean, Que. for the Oct. 23 byelection. “There are a number of economic and environmental issues I wish to bring to the attention of Lac-Saint-Jean constituents,” said Laporte. “Yves is an excellent candidate and a long-standing environmental campaigner. I know voters will recognize in … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released the following statement regarding the planned closure to Canada’s high Arctic research station, The Polar Environment Atmospheric Research Laboratory: The Arctic recorded its eighth lowest summer ice extent, along with the lowest winter extent this year, and ocean levels are rising at their fastest levels on record, … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement: “Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s tax reforms aimed at Canadian small businesses cast too wide a net. Instead of rushed tax changes to small businesses, we should be doing what Greens have advocated all along: restore the tax rate on large corporations to 2008 … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement on International Day of Peace: “Under the theme of ‘Together for Peace: Respect, Safety, and Dignity for All,’ this year’s International Day of Peace comes just two days after Donald Trump used the platform of the United Nations General Assembly to threaten total … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement following her participation in a citizens signing ceremony for the treaty in front of Parliament Hill: “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s refusal to sign on to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is threatening Canada’s chances at securing a seat once again on … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement on International Day of Democracy: “On this day when we celebrate democracy, I mourn the loss of my fellow MP Arnold Chan, a fervent defender of our democratic institutions. Arnold’s poignant words, spoken only last June in the House of Commons, say it best: ‘We … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement: “While the Myanmar military denies it is targeting civilians, independent reports of horrific violence, and even intentionally set landmines against the Rohingyas are shocking. UN Human Rights Chief Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein said this week that the security operation in Rakhine appears to be ‘a textbook example … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released the following statement for Labour Day: “Today, we reflect on both the accomplishments and challenges of the Canadian labour movement. Labour Day began as a celebration of the labour movement’s fight for an eight-hour day, and later included the many gains unions have struggled for on behalf … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement for Eid al-Adha: “Eid al-Adha, or the Feast of the Sacrifice, is a holy day for Muslims in Canada and around the world. This evening marks the start of this observance, when Muslims gather together to pray, share a meal, exchange gifts and serve those in need. … Read more
The Green Party of Canada released the following statement on National Peacekeepers’ Day: “As Canadians, we seek reconciliation rather than revenge, and security for all citizens of the world. Peacekeeping was a Canadian invention, for which Lester B. Pearson won the Nobel Peace Prize, and we can lead the world once again in this invaluable … Read more
