Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement: “I’m outraged to see the current government bring forward a motion to trample on the rights of independent MPs, and MPs from parties with fewer than 12 MPs,” Ms. May said. “A Liberal-mandated motion is being presented at every standing committee with the instructions of the … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement to mark Lyme Disease Awareness Month: “This year, Lyme Disease Awareness month presents a time to reflect on those Canadians affected by Lyme Disease as well as an opportunity for action. From May 15th-17th, in accordance with the Federal Framework on Lyme Disease Act – my … Read more
Results from the Green Party of Canada leadership review reveal 93.6 per cent of members endorse Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) as leader. “I want to thank our members for participating in the leadership review, and for all the hard work they do throughout the year strengthening our grassroots party,” said Emily McMillan, executive director of … Read more
The Green Party of Canada issued the joint statement by Global Greens: “Green Parties around the world stand united in our commitment to addressing climate change and implementing the Paris Agreement with its undertaking to constrain global temperature increase to well below 2°C and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C,” they said. … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is calling on Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI) to take immediate action to stop any further release of genetically modified Alfalfa seed in Canada. “We know that genetically modified Alfalfa will hurt farm income in Canada the same way it hurt U.S. farmers upon its release a few years … Read more
The Green Party of Canada welcomes two decisions by the Supreme Court of Canada that key “tough on crime” measures brought in by the previous Conservative government are unconstitutional. “Today’s ruling serves as a stark reminder that the damage of the Harper years still needs to be fixed,” said Leader of the Green Party of … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is renewing its call for meaningful action against Canadian tax evaders and countries that serve as tax havens, in light of documents leaked from Mossack Fonseca, a Panamanian law firm renowned internationally for establishing shell companies. “The Green Party was the first party to condemn the short-sighted Canada-Panama Free Trade … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) attended the Site C protest encampment outside BC Hydro’s corporate headquarters to extend her support to Kristen Henry, who was taken to hospital last night on Day 19 of her hunger strike. Henry, who began her hunger strike on March 13 and had been sleeping at the … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is pleased to see in Budget 2016 that the government has agreed to introduce a Canada Disabilities Act to eliminate systemic barriers and deliver equal opportunity for disabled Canadians. “Improving the safeguards and opportunities for persons with disabilities is long overdue and is another essential step in ensuring that some … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement after learning of multiple attacks in Brussels, Belgium: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Brussels following this senseless loss of life,” Ms. May said. “I extend my deepest condolences to the victims’ families and the nation as they mourn, and … Read more
