Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) was not invited to the Globe and Mail Leaders’ Debate on Sept. 17. However, the Green Party partnered with Twitter Canada to broadcast May’s live video responses on the Greens’ economic plan. May earned over 1.7 million Twitter impressions, was retweeted over 14,000 times, and received the … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich – Gulf Islands, B.C.) unveiled her party’s job creation plan. “Under the Conservatives, innovation and productivity have declined,” said May. “We need to build up the sectors of Canada’s economy, including manufacturing, tourism, value-added forest products, and cultural industries to create a long-term sustainable future for our children and grandchildren.” The … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich – Gulf Islands, B.C.) prepares for the Globe and Mail Federal Leaders’ Debate tonight in Victoria, B.C. May will talk part in the debate via Twitter, despite the Globe’s attempt to exclude her from the discussion. “Canadians want to hear about issues that matter to them and our partnership with Twitter Canada makes that possible,” … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich–Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement on International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer: “The Montreal Protocol is the single most effective global environmental treaty,” said May. “Without it we would be dealing with a disappearing ozone layer threatening all life on earth. As Senior Policy Advisor to the Environment Minister, I … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich – Gulf Islands, B.C.) will take part in the Globe and Mail’s Federal Leaders’ Debate on Thursday, via Twitter. “The Green Party’s use of Twitter and other forms of social media are examples of the increasing use of social media to further grassroots democracy,” stated May. “Canadians want to hear about … Read more
Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (Saanich–Gulf Islands, B.C.) unveiled her LGBTQ + strategy at Salt Spring Pride. “I am proud that the Green Party was the first federal party to demand that same sex couples have equal rights,” said May. “We will strengthen existing legislation, and create new protections where necessary, to ensure … Read more
The Green Party of Canada condemns KPMG’s offshore sham that allowed a Victoria, B.C., family to pay almost no taxes for the past eight years. “Tax havens and tax credits used by the extremely wealthy are unethical, inequitable, and detrimental to our economy. The Green Party will close all tax haven loopholes and stop the … Read more
Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (Saanich – Gulf Islands, B.C.), issued the following statement on Labour Day: “Today, the Green Party celebrates the many accomplishments of the Canadian labour movement. Unions and labour groups were critical in the advance of human and worker rights in Canada. It is because of the … Read more
The Green Party of Canada launched its first in a series of ads for the federal election campaign. The ads feature North Vancouver candidate and former CBC TV meteorologist, Claire Martin. “Creating these high-quality ads and buying air time is costly,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “We’re now able to reach a national audience with … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) unveiled the Green Party’s National Seniors Strategy, calling for better support programs including Guaranteed Liveable Income, Pharmacare, and Homecare. “We support the Canadian Medical Association in their call for a National Seniors Strategy that lets seniors stay in their homes, allows them to remain active, and ensures … Read more
