The Green Party of Canada released the following statement on World Food Day and to mark the 5th annual Raise the Rates Welfare Food Challenge in British Columbia: “World Food Day offers Canadians a chance to commit to eradicate hunger in our lifetime. To this end, I applaud my fellow Green Wes Regan in taking the Raise … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released the following statement: “I’m heartbroken to hear my friend Jim Prentice was killed last night in a plane crash. My heart goes out to Jim’s wife, Karen, three daughters and grandchildren as they mourn this tragic loss,” Ms. May said. “As Environment Minister, Jim showed genuine … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is joining Canadians and 60 other nations in celebrating the 10th annual Global Dignity Day. “The most important resource of a country is its people,” stated Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “To reach their full potential, citizens need an environment where they can grow as young people and mature … Read more
The Green Party of Canada calls upon the government of Israel to release the members of the Women’s Peace Boat. The Peace Boat sailed toward Gaza, which is currently under an Israeli naval blockade, to draw attention to the poor conditions in Gaza exacerbated by the blockade. The boat contained 13 women from various nations, including … Read more
The Green Party of Canada released the following statement in response to a national carbon pricing plan: “I commend the Trudeau administration for being first to implement a national carbon pricing plan, but $10/tonne is too low to be taken seriously. I remain perplexed as to why this administration refuses to update our climate targets … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) filed a submission to the ministerial panel appointed to conduct further consultation on Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Pipeline project: “As an intervenor in the NEB hearings on the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain expansion project, I was the only MP to appear before the NEB to make a final argument. … Read more
The Green Party of Canada released the following statement following the reported release of Dr. Homa Hoodfar from Iranian prison: “I am hugely relieved at this news. Dr. Hoodfar’s imprisonment was an outrage. Canadians will be overjoyed to welcome her home. I hope she can now receive the immediate medical attention she so desperately needs,” said … Read more
The Green Party of Canada and Green Party of Nova Scotia released a joint statement that calls on federal ministers to prevent offshore drilling exploration from continuing in the Gulf of St. Lawrence: “The continuous renewal of an exploration license in environmentally sensitive areas of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence is shocking,” said Thomas Trappenberg, Leader … Read more
The Green Party of Canada released the following statement following the announcement Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) made during an interview on CTV’s Question Period. The Minister claimed the former Conservative government’s climate greenhouse gas emissions target – 30% below 2005 levels by 2030 – as the goal of the new government. “This … Read more
The Green Party of Canada highlighted a Conference Board of Canada report, released on Sept. 1, concerning the adverse impact of two major mental health problems – depression and anxiety – on the Canadian economy. The report estimates that if left untreated, these mental health concerns cost our economy nearly $50 billion annually. “At the very least, national mental … Read more
