The Green Party of Canada is calling on Environment Canada and Cabinet to reverse a decision that allows off-shore drilling companies to spray a toxic chemical after an oil spill. “Environment Canada concluded there would be no expected important environmental effects, either positive or negative, by using this toxic chemical, despite growing scientific evidence that Corexit … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement on the reported terrorist attack in Nice, France, on Bastille Day: “France has been struck on the day of her national holiday, a day meant to celebrate liberty and unity,” May said. “Right now, our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends … Read more
The Green Party of Canada released the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the Paddle for the Peace: “The Paddle for the Peace has defended the natural beauty of the incredible Peace River for the past 11 years, and First Nations have been defending it for centuries,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.), along with Deputy Leaders Daniel Green and Bruce Hyer, are encouraging all Members of Parliament to host town halls and educate Canadians on electoral reform this summer. “In town after town, we heard an overwhelming call from Canadians for proportional representation. In my own riding of Saanich-Gulf Islands, … Read more
The Federal Court of Appeal decision to overturn approval of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project is a win for First Nations rights in Canada.“Today’s decision reinforces Canada’s duty to consult First Nations, something the previous Conservative government clearly failed to do following the National Energy Board’s conditional approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline project,” … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) submitted her recommendations to the office of Environment and Climate Change Canada, to stress the imminent need to update Canada’s weak climate targets following the Paris Agreement. “Agriculture Canada, the Canadian Forest Service and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans must accelerate their currently limited work on adaptation of … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement following the announcement of the North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Partnership: “I’m pleased to see climate as a priority at the North American Leaders’ Summitt, and it’s encouraging to see the commitment by all three leaders to 50% clean power generation by … Read more
The Green Party of Canada issued the following statement for National Aboriginal Day: “Today, on the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day, all Canadians have an opportunity to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of the Indigenous peoples of Canada,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “The legacy of residential schools and the … Read more
The Green Party of Canada released the following statement on World Refugee Day: “World Refugee Day is a reminder of the 60 million people that the United Nations estimates are displaced worldwide. Over the past year, we have witnessed heartbreaking images of the plight of Syrian refugees escaping conflict in their homeland, but many developed countries … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement on World Day to Combat Desertification: “I’m proud that the government intends to rejoin the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification,” she said. “I held the previous government to account when they removed Canada from the treaty, and I have pushed for the current … Read more
