Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) called on the government to release a report written in 2015 which assessed Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. “I am deeply concerned that government officials have refused to release its own assessment on the state of human rights in Saudi Arabia,” said May. Deputy Leader, Bruce Hyer added, “I … Read more
Nova Scotia Interim Green Party Leader Brynn Nheiley and federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) called on the Nova Scotia government to halt any plans to reopen the Donkin coal mine and instead focus on a renewable energy plan to create long-term sustainable jobs in Nova Scotia. May, who was part of the Paris … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) recognized the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. “Canada played a lead role in the negotiation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” said May. “In the current climate of Islamophobia, with U.S. Republican Donald Trump setting a new … Read more
The Green Party of Canada applauds the recent announcement by Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipila, to implement a Basic Annual Income. It will make Finland the first in the world to provide a basic income to every citizen. The full release is available online. The Green Party of Canada group at COP21 is encouraged by … Read more
The Green Party applauded the government’s plan for extensive consultation with the families and communities of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. The full release is available online.
As Hanukkah begins at sundown this evening, Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP (Saanich – Gulf Islands, B.C.) would like to extend best wishes to Canada’s Jewish community. Hanukkah, the festival of lights, begins on the 25th day of Kislev in the Hebrew Calendar and is observed for eight days and nights. … Read more
In response to the government’s request for an extension to the Supreme Court’s deadline in Carter v Canada, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement: “When the Supreme Court declared that the prohibition on assisted dying violates the ‘life, liberty, and security of the person’ of Canadians, they gave Parliament one year … Read more
The Green Party of Canada expressed support for Ontario Greens in opposition to the rebuilding of nuclear reactors in Ontario. “It’s irresponsible for Ontario to spend billions on nuclear when they have access to more affordable, emission free electricity,” says Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “The risks are too high … Read more
The Green Party issued a statement on World AIDS Day: “World AIDS Day is dedicated to showing support for those living with HIV/AIDS, while also commemorating those who have passed away. On this day, organizations from around the world unite to raise awareness in an effort to help stop the spread of the virus. In Canada, … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) and Green Climate Change critic Claire Martin will join the Government of Canada delegation in Paris for the entire 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21). “This is a healthy return to cooperation across party lines and across jurisdictions, said May, who will be joined on the delegation in the … Read more
