The Green Party of Canada is denouncing Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla and renewing its call for urgent aid to Palestinians in Gaza. The party says the interception is an unlawful act of obstruction, citing UN experts who affirmed the flotilla’s right of free passage in international waters. “There is no point in … Read more
The Green Party of Canada announced that 80.8 per cent of members who voted in its leadership review support Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich–Gulf Islands, B.C.) continuing in her role. The review, required under the party’s constitution, took place from September 15 to 30, even though May had already committed to stepping down once a new … Read more
The Green Party of Canada stands in full solidarity with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post workers as they commence a nationwide strike in response to the federal government’s unilateral transformation directive. These reforms, pushed through without the consent of workers, threaten door-to-door delivery, rural post offices, service standards, and democratic … Read more
After an unprecedented summer of fundraising, former Green MP Mike Morrice is gearing up for the next federal election, whenever one may be called. “We were only just getting started – and now more than ever, we still have so much more to fight for,” said Morrice. “I feel so affirmed and supported by countless … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is concerned by the findings of Canada’s 2024 Climate Report Card, which confirm that Canada is not on track to meet its legally binding 2030 emissions reduction target of 40-45 per cent below 2005 levels. “Canada made a legally binding commitment to cut emissions by almost half by 2030. Today’s … Read more
Green Party Co-Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich–Gulf Islands, B.C.) and Senator Marilou McPhedran (Manitoba) are urging Canada to expand voting rights to 16-year-olds and warning against backsliding on gender equity under Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.). The parliamentarians are championing Bill S-222, which would lower the federal voting age to 16 and allow 14- and … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) set out her party’s priorities as parliament resumed, pledging to fight for stronger climate accountability, digital rights, fair taxation, and justice in Palestine. She warned that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s (Nepean, Ont.) refusal to confirm Canada’s Paris Agreement targets is “dangerous and irresponsible,” and vowed to oppose Bill … Read more
The Green Party of Canada expressed deep disappointment in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s (Nepean, Ont.) list of five fast-tracked “nation-building” projects. “Canadians were told this government would deliver projects in the national interest,” said Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “Instead, we see a list that enriches foreign shareholders while leaving Canadians with higher … Read more
Former Green MP Mike Morrice confirmed that he will run again for the Green Party in Kitchener Centre, Ont., at the next federal election, noting he was fewer than 400 votes short of retaining his seat in a race dominated by Conservative and Liberal wins. “We were only just getting started. From tackling rising grocery prices … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) to take a page from his own book, Value(s): Building a Better World for All. In it, Carney clearly identified the climate emergency as one of the most existential threats of our time and signaled the urgent need for decisive, collective action. Yet … Read more
