Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) congratulates Green candidates in five federal by-elections. “Thank you to our candidates for their dedication and commitment to their communities, and for highlighting critical issues like real climate action and electoral reform,” May said. “Our Deputy Leader Daniel Green received 8% of the vote in Saint-Laurent and finished ahead … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement on World Autism Awareness Day: “Each April 2nd, the international autism community comes together to celebrate the UN-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day and World Autism Month. Estimates are that one in 68 children is diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and that the unemployment rate for … Read more
The Green Party of Canada released the following statement to mark Earth Hour: “Earth Hour reminds us that as individuals coming together, we can have a collective impact on the environment and energy consumption,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “The hard work to transition off fossil fuels and to renewable energy … Read more
Innovation and Environment Canada are the big winners, but the continuation of fossil fuel subsidies and lucrative stock option loopholes are unaffected by Budget 2017. “For the first time, we’re seeing a focus on adaptation to climate change in this year’s budget,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “I’m pleased to see signficant … Read more
The Green Party of Canada issued the following statement on World Water Day: ”On World Water Day, we call on the Trudeau administration to take action on the deplorable condition of many First Nations wastewater and water filtration systems,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). She continued, “Canada is one of the most water-rich countries in … Read more
The Green Party of Canada believes Canada is strongest when it is inclusive, united and free from all forms of racial discrimination. Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) stated, “With the increasingly toxic politics emanating from a Trump White House, Canada must become a global champion of human rights, and stand in strong opposition to … Read more
During International Women’s Day, the Green Party of Canada joins Canadians as they celebrate the achievements of women, while recognizing the challenges that lie ahead: “As we celebrate women around the world today, we must remain vigilant on issues of gender equality. In Canada, we are finally making progress on pay equity for women,” said Green … Read more
he Green Party of Canada is pleased to announce Daniel Green, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada, as its candidate in the Saint-Laurent by-election to be held on April 3. “Daniel has my full support for his campaign in Saint-Laurent,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.).“I was in Saint-Laurent with Daniel last … Read more
The Green Party of Canada applauds the Federal Court decision to allow Canada to appeal the outrageous ruling against Canada by a panel of arbitrators under Chapter 11 of NAFTA. Under Chapter 11, U.S. corporation Bilcon had the right to bring a claim against Canada when its environmentally destructive project was rejected. Green Party leader … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is calling on the Liberals to honour their campaign promise to close a lucrative tax loophole for the rich by taxing stock options like personal income. Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) stated, “The government is losing an estimated $600 million in annual revenue by ignoring this tax loophole … Read more
