The Green Party of Canada is warning that the Carney government is preparing to bulldoze Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy Act, through Parliament using an aggressively compressed process that leaves no time for proper scrutiny or public input, while handing sweeping discretionary powers to future governments. “In my fourteen years as a parliamentarian, I have never … Read more
A new federal bill billed as a fix for environmental assessment is in fact a blank cheque for Cabinet to push through projects without proper oversight, the Green Party of Canada warns. “This is not environmental assessment — it’s a political playbook,” said Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “Bill C-5 gives the … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) is raising serious concerns about Bill C-2, The Strong Borders Act, an omnibus bill combining legislative changes to more than a dozen existing laws. The Bill proposes sweeping changes to Canada’s immigration and border enforcement laws, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, anti–money laundering regulations, and legislation governing … Read more
The Green Party of Canada extends its heartfelt thanks to former co-leader Jonathan Pedneault for his leadership, dedication, and service to the party and to Canadian democracy. “I’m deeply saddened to see Jonathan leave,” said Green Party Co-Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.). “His departure is a profound loss for the Green Party and for … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is calling for full transparency on fossil fuel subsidies after the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) was unable to complete a Green Party request to estimate the total amount of federal support for fossil fuel-related activities. On March 30, the Green Party submitted a request to the PBO for a comprehensive … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is going to court to challenge unfair decision excluding them from national debates. Contact media@greenparty.ca. The Green Party of Canada is calling for bold federal action to eliminate poverty across the country, with a strong focus on improving the long-promised Canada Disability Benefit, introducing a Guaranteed Livable Income (GLI), and investing … Read more
The Green Party of Canada condemns the recent and alarming levels of gender-based violence in politics. The campaign trail can be especially fraught with danger. Bisma Ansari, Green Party of Canada candidate for LaSalle–Émard–Verdun, Que., has recently released a video speaking out against violence against women and gender diverse people. She remarks how she faces something … Read more
The Green Party of Canada has filed a complaint with the Commissioner of Canada Elections for the spreading of misinformation by the NDP via its proxy, Progressivevote.ca, a website that is actively promoted by NDP staff. By selectively removing election results from their advertising, the NDP is actively misinforming progressive voters who are seeking the … Read more
The Green Party of Canada launched its election platform. This is a platform for everyone who has been pushed to the margins, sidelined, underestimated, or ignored—and who are done with the status quo. For people who are organizing, showing up, and demanding more social justice. The platform is available online. Contact media@greenparty.ca. The Parliamentary Budget Officer … Read more
First, CTV cancels a fact-checking segment after a Conservative-led outrage campaign. Then the NDP pressures a nonpartisan advocacy group to change its polling analysis. And now, the Bloc and Conservatives mount a coordinated campaign to exclude the Green Party from the national leaders’ debates—and the Commission caves. Worse still, the Leaders’ Debates Commission didn’t even … Read more
