Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released the following statement on World Day to Combat Desertification: “On March 21, 2017, Canada officially once again became a party to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, following the short-sighted decision under Stephen Harper to leave the convention. I applaud the Trudeau administration for taking action … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement regarding the report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development: “In reviewing the Canadian Environment Protection Act (CEPA), the cross-partisan standing committee has recommended that parliament recognize the right to a healthy environment. This is a significant breakthrough for a country that has not … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released the following statement on World Oceans Day: “Threats to our oceans are increasing due to the adverse effects of climate change including the rise in ocean temperatures, ocean and coastal acidification, deoxygenation, sea-level rise, the decrease in polar ice coverage, coastal erosion, the plague of plastics polluting … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement on World Environment Day and Canadian Environment Week: “World Environment Daycelebrates the efforts of those who work for a healthier environment. In 2015, when global nations came together to celebrate their commitment to climate action with the Paris Agreement, there was much reason for … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released the following statement in response to U.S. President Donald Trump‘s announcement that he intends to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement: “Today’s announcement by President Trump was made to pacify his base. It does not change the Paris Agreement. It only confirms what we already knew … Read more
The Green Party of Canada will continue to advocate for the government to accept recommendations from the Special Committee on Electoral Reform. “Today, a slim majority of Liberal MPs rejected the recommendations from the Special Committee on Electoral Reform in a vote of 159-146. All opposition party members – Conservative, NDP, Bloc and Green MPs – voted in … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released the following statement: “On behalf of the Green Party of Canada, I extend my thanks to Nova Scotia Greens Leader, Dr. Thomas Trappenberg, as well as the 32 Green candidates and many volunteers who dedicated their time and effort to represent the Green Party of Nova Scotia. While … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released the following statement: “Andrew Weaver and the BC Greens team have demonstrated what Greens do best: collaborate to work in the best interest of people. Their tireless efforts over the past few weeks have ensured the best interests of British Columbians are being put first. A Supply … Read more
The Green Party of Canada released the following statement to mark the beginning of Ramadan: “Today at sunset marks the first day of the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims across Canada and around the world begin a time of fasting, reflection, empathy, and prayer,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “On behalf … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released the following statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “In Canada, we pride ourselves on our openness and diversity, yet we recognize there is still much to overcome as a society. Today was chosen to commemorate the day in 1990 when homosexuality was finally … Read more
