The Green Party of Canada is calling out the Liberal government for siding with Air Canada executives and forcing flight attendants back to work through binding arbitration after the strike began on Aug 17. Workers have endured years of sacrifice, including wage cuts and lost vacation time during Air Canada’s financial crises, while executives now … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to reject developer pressure to lift the foreign buyer ban, warning that doing so would entrench the very system that made housing unaffordable in the first place. “This isn’t about building homes. It’s about protecting a business model that relies on selling Canadian real … Read more
The Green Party of Canada welcomes Prime Minister Mark Carney’s (Nepean, Ont.) announcement that Canada will recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations this September — but warns that recognition must be accompanied by immediate humanitarian action and an end to arms shipments fueling the genocide in Gaza. “This is a long-overdue shift … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is calling on the Government of Canada to take urgent and unequivocal action as a UN-backed report confirms the worst-case scenario for famine is now unfolding in Gaza. With more than 60,000 Palestinians already killed and man-made famine unfolding under Israel’s blockade, Canada cannot remain silent. “We increasingly look like … Read more
Green Party Co-Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) is calling on the federal government to respond to two major international climate rulings, warning that Canada could face legal consequences for inaction. “These two decisions send a clear message: ‘Polluting nations may well be held to account, facing stiff financial penalties for failure to act to … Read more
The Green Party of Canada stands with unwavering support with the nine Ontario First Nations that have launched a constitutional challenge in the Ontario Superior Court against federal Bill C‑5, One Canadian Economy Act, and Ontario’s Bill 5. These Nations are asserting that both laws represent a clear and present danger to First Nations’ self-determination rights, and seriously … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to make electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable and accessible, warning that weak policies and high prices are putting climate goals at risk. EV sales dropped to just 7.5% last month—far below the 20% target—after Ottawa cancelled the $5,000 EV rebate. Key proposals from the … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) called on Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) to respond decisively to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of a 35% tariff on all Canadian goods, warning that delay would leave Canadian workers and industries vulnerable. At a press conference in Sidney, B.C., May proposed halting potash exports … Read more
Green Party candidate Douglas Gook has officially launched his campaign for the August 18 by-election in Battle River–Crowfoot, Alta., renewing his call for community-led democracy and stronger local economies. A longtime environmental advocate and organic farmer, Gook says he wants to give residents a direct voice in Parliament and push back against growing foreign control … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is urging the federal government to show leadership in upholding international law, protecting civilians, and advancing accountability for war crimes and violations of international law in the Middle East. Israel’s airstrikes on Iran represent a reckless escalation that threatens to ignite a wider regional conflict. These attacks come as evidence … Read more
