Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich – Gulf Islands, B.C.) responded to the May 6 vote in favour of Bill C-51, saying the bill will not make Canadians any safer. “We need outreach programs that counter radicalization of our youth, oversight over our intelligence agencies, and improved coordination between CSIS and the RCMP,” said May. “If this … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement regarding the P.E.I. election results. “Congratulations to Peter Bevan-Baker and the whole Green Party of PEI field of exceptional candidates! Peter brought forward original and innovative policies, campaigned with honesty and engaged PEI voters on issues that matter. I know he will bring the same commitment to … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich – Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement to mark World Press Freedom Day. “While Canada’s news media suffers from an unhealthy degree of concentration of ownership, we have a right to journalistic freedom, thanks to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Unfortunately, many journalists around the world continue to face censorship … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich- Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement on lyme disease awareness month. “The month of May is a time to remember the thousands of Canadians who are affected by Lyme disease and what we can do to help them,” said May. “I am deeply thankful that parliamentarians from all parties unanimously supported my … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement on National Day of Mourning: “April 28 is a day to remember Canadians who were injured or killed on the job. I extend my condolences to families who have lost a loved one and to workers that continue to suffer from workplace injuries and illness. Workplace safety is … Read more
Executive director of the Hastings Crossing Business Improvement Association and urban sustainability and community economic development leader, Wes Regan, was chosen to represent the Green Party of Canada in the upcoming federal election for the riding of Vancouver East. Call 613-614-4916.
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) announced she successfully amended Bill C-46, the Pipeline Safety Act. “I am thrilled that the Conservative members of the Natural Resources Committee chose to recognize the need to strengthen the polluter pay principle in Bill C-46,” said May. “My amendments corrected what I saw as major weaknesses of the bill: that … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C) issued a statement in honour of Earth Day, April 22. “Today, people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day,” said May. “We are reminded that the defense of our environment is interconnected with many other goals – improving the health of Canadians, creating jobs, and increasing … Read more
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) together with Green candidates from Vancouver, renewed their call to re-open the Kitsilano Coast Guard Station. “We have been demanding that our Coast Guard be available on our BC coast,” said May. “The Green Party has fought the closures since they were first announced in 2012, and we will continue … Read more
Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement following the announcement that Canada will deploy 200 troops to Ukraine. “If Stephen Harper believes there is an argument to be made to send our troops to Ukraine, he should make it in Parliament,” said May. “All parties wish to support Ukraine, so I ask Stephen … Read more
