Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement on World Environment Day: “World Environment Day celebrates the efforts of those who work for a healthier environment. It has been marked by the United Nations since 1972 on the occasion of the first global conference on the human environment. Today we thank the … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released a statement on amendments to the Special Committee for Electoral Reform: “I’m pleased to see the government putting Canada ahead of partisanship by removing their majority on the Special Committee on Electoral Reform, by including representatives from all parties,” May said. “Canadians can now be assured that … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) sent a letter to Elections Canada on May 31, asking them to re-open its investigation into robocalls during the 2008 election in Saanich-Gulf Islands, following testimony provided by Sen. Mike Duffy during his recent trial. “It is alarming to me and to many of my constituents that … Read more
The Green Party of Canada notes the alarming report from the federal Environmental Commissioner that shows Infrastructure Canada is failing to consider the environmental and financial risks of severe weather when funding new projects. “Increasing severe weather events like extreme rainfall, storms and flooding should be factored into all new major infrastructure spending. Instead, Commissioner … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement on International Day of UN Peacekeepers: “Peacekeeping is a Canadian invention. In 1956, Lester B. Pearson won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in creating the concept by sending a United Nations Emergency Force to Egypt to bring an end to the Suez Crisis. And many Canadians … Read more
The National Energy Board’s conditional approval of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project today proves that Canada’s environmental review process remains broken, said Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “The Liberals promised to fix the environmental review process, but have so far only put in a temporary fix, a three-member panel to review … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released the following statement on her invitation to join the 12-member Special Committee on Electoral Reform: “I’m pleased to be sitting at the table as we consult Canadians on a crucial government promise to make every vote count. However, I’m disappointed I won’t have the right to vote at the … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released a statement following the 2016 Scottish Parliamentary election: “On behalf of the Green Party of Canada, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the six Greens elected to Scottish Parliament, who could hold the balance of power,” said May. “Young people in Canada and around the world … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released a statement: “The devastating wildfires in Fort McMurray that continue to rage today are heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Fort McMurray, those who have lost homes and businesses, and first responders who continue to fight to extinguish the blaze,” said May. … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released a performance review on the Trudeau administration’s first six months in office: “It is too early to give conclusive marks on keeping or breaking election promises, but it is not too early to review how his administration is doing so far,” said May. “We measure the Trudeau … Read more
