Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - Green Party of Canada

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) denounced Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) unprecedented move to ratify the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPA). Ratification of the international accord by Cabinet was made without debate or public consultation. “At no time since 1867 has the sovereignty of Canada been significantly undermined,” stated Green Party … Read more

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich–Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement to remember and honour those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001:  The full statement is available online.

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich–Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: “In support of the Gold Ribbon Campaign blood drive, I will donate blood this Tuesday to honour survivors of childhood cancer, to remember children who lost their lives, and to raise awareness towards pediatric cancer research.” The full statement is available … Read more

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich–Gulf Islands, B.C.) supports the call from Canada’s premiers and Aboriginal leaders for a national inquiry into Canada’s crisis of missing and murdered Aboriginal women and girls. The full release is available online. Call 613-614-4916.

The Green Party of Canada applauds premiers Kathleen Wynne of Ontario and Phillipe Couillard of Quebec for joining their call for a national energy strategy. All of the provincial and territorial premiers, along with the leaders of the five national Aboriginal organizations, are in Charlottetown for the 55th annual Council of the Federation Premiers Conference, and discussion of a … Read more

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) issued a statement regarding the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada release of its final report on the devastating train derailment in Lac-Megantic in 2013. “I call for a public inquiry to satisfy Canadians that everything is being done to protect them,” said May. “The recommendations brought forward today … Read more

With the strongest second quarter fundraising growth of any federal political party and a new poll from Nanos Research indicating that 31 per cent of Canadians would consider voting for the Greens, Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) said that the Green Party is poised to make significant gains in the coming election. “The fact that more Canadians, over … Read more

Following the tailings pond spill that took place at the Imperial Metals Mount Polley Copper Mine, the Green Party of Canada is calling for far more stringent safety requirements and a comprehensive review of tailings ponds across Canada. “The disaster at Imperial is a stark reminder that inspections and enforcement procedures must be strengthened,” said Green Party leader Elizabeth … Read more

Paul Estrin, president of the Green Party of Canada issued the following statement: “I am proud of all the successes and achievements made during my term as President of the Green Party of Canada. I never intended to create confusion or have any of my actions negatively impact the Party.  Therefore, I tender my resignation, effective … Read more

The Green Party of Canada supports the humanitarian campaign led by Palestinian-Canadian Dr. Izzeldin Abeylaish to bring 100 seriously wounded Gaza children to Canada for medical treatment. “Dr. Abeylaish has demonstrated tremendous leadership. Can our elected leaders match it? This mission to save innocent children is both humbling and inspirational. I urge the federal government … Read more