The Green Party of Canada supports the objectives of the Global Climate March which will take place Nov. 29, and will have representatives and supporters in attendance at a variety of events occurring across Canada, including the 100% Possible March in Ottawa. “I am hopeful that the agreement signed in Paris will be a game-changer … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich―Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement concerning the attacks in Paris: “Once again, horror and violence have erupted today in the very heart of Paris. Our thoughts and prayers go out first to the victims, their families, and relatives who are living through these horrible moments,” said May. “Along with our … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich–Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement on Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas, also known as the ‘Festival of Lights,’ which signifies light over darkness: “Today, we join Canadian families across the country in celebrating Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. I hope the New Year brings health, happiness, and peace to all Jain, … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) commended Jim Balsillie for speaking out against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), after reviewing the treaty’s final text. “I congratulate Mr. Balsillie for voicing his strong opposition against the TPP,” said Ms. May. “I am in total agreement with his position that trade negotiators have profoundly failed Canadians and our future innovators. … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement after Conservative MP Rona Ambrose (Sturgeon River-Parkland, Alta.) was announced as the party’s interim leader: “I welcome Ms. Ambrose as the new Conservative Interim Leader and look forward to working with her on issues that are important to Canadians,” said May. “Once parliament resumes, … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) welcomed the Liberal government’s decision to bring back the long-form census. “I commend the decision to bring back a key component in providing the necessary data for evidence-based decision making,” said May. “The announcement this morning by Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich – Gulf Islands, B.C.) welcomed the decision of new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to appoint a Cabinet reflecting gender parity for the first time in Canadian history. “I welcome the new government and look forward to working with Mr. Trudeau and the cabinet to start repairing Canada’s international reputation at the … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) emphasized the importance of a national climate change strategy, after two reports on climate were released Oct. 27. “The reports released by the Council of Canadian Academies and the Mowat Centre-Broadbent Institute stress the importance of a national climate change strategy, not only from an environmental perspective, but from … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) urged the federal government to act to avoid a potentially violent conflict on Lelu Island and Floral Bank. Petronus, the Malaysian state owned enterprise, has identified the island for development for LNG. The Prince Rupert Port Authority has provided a permit to a contractor for Petronus, Bechtel, for removal of … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) released a statement after news that the Trans-Pacific Partnership would allow milk that includes hormones into Canada. “In Canada it is still illegal to use bovine growth hormone to increase milk production, yet the TTP would allow milk with this hormone into Canada,” said May. Green Party International Trade … Read more
