Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP (Saanich – Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued the following statement regarding the report from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: “Today, we pause and listen to the intergenerational survivors of Canada’s Residential School System. Their stories, collected by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) and presented … Read more
More than 500 people attended the launch of Green Party Leader Elizabeth May’s (Saanich – Gulf Islands) re-election campaign and fourth anniversary of being sworn in as Canada’s first elected Green MP, which raised over $15 000 in donations. “I would like to thank everyone who attended yesterday’s celebration. Your support demonstrates the growing momentum for … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement marking the International Day of UN Peacekeepers. “Today, we pay tribute to peacekeepers around the world who have lost their lives in the pursuit of global peace,” said May. “I am proud that peacekeeping was a Canadian invention, for which Lester B. Pearson won the Nobel … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) tabled her private member’s bill, the Creation of the Small Business Impact Assessment Act, in the House of Commons. “My bill would ensure that the federal government supports and promotes small businesses by establishing a mandatory review process to consider the impacts of legislation on small businesses,” said May. The bill … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich – Gulf Islands, B.C.), filed written evidence to the National Energy Board (NEB) detailing her opposition to the Trans Mountain Expansion project. “I feel compelled to submit evidence that will dispute the most patently false claims made by Kinder Morgan,” said May. “Despite the appearance of bias in the pattern of Board … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich – Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement on the 10th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Marriage Act (2005): “I am proud the Green Party was the first federal party to demand that our marriage laws stop denying same sex couples their rights. As the first party to have an … Read more
Julian Morelli, Green Party director of communications, issued the following statement: “We are pleased to accept the national broadcasters’ proposal, along with the NDP, Liberal Party, and the Bloc Québécois to host two debates in both official languages. The decision for the debates to blend new and traditional media, including Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Instagram, Vine, … Read more
Gord Miller, scientist and former Ontario Environment Commissioner, announced that he will seek the Green Party nomination for the riding of Guelph. The Guelph Green Party EDA will hold a nomination meeting on June 8, 2015. Call 613-614-4916. Julian Morelli, Green Party Director of Communications, issued the following statement: The Green Party of Canada believes that … Read more
André Bélisle, former president of l’Association Québécoise de Lutte contre la Pollution Atmosphérique (AQLPA), announced his intention to seek the Green Party’s nomination for the riding of Lévis-Bellechasse-Etchemin. Mr. Bélisle announced he will vigorously defend the interests of the residents of his riding during the upcoming election. Mr. Bélisle also announced that he intends to emphasize … Read more
The Green Party of Canada urges Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) to defend Canada’s Great Lakes and reject Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) plan to create a nuclear waste dump on the shores of Lake Huron. The full release is available online. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich – Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement regarding the Conservatives’ announcement of its … Read more
