The Green Party of Canada unequivocally reinforces its commitment to the principles of Indigenous sovereignty and self-determination. The Green Party will advance justice and reconciliation through the development of a robust legal framework that implements the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). The Green Party is dedicated to investing in Indigenous-led … Read more
Green Party Co-Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) voiced full support for municipal leaders calling for bold national action on climate and infrastructure, urging the federal government to treat the crisis as a matter of security and economic resilience. “It’s high time the federal government shows leadership,” May said, backing proposals for clean electricity, housing, … Read more
The Green Party of Canada issued a statement calling for a bold, independent foreign policy focused on strategic autonomy, democratic alliances, and economic sovereignty amid rising global instability. Co-leader Jonathan Pedneault said, “We must assert our sovereignty at every level—from defence procurement to international diplomacy—and build a coalition of democratic nations that can collectively resist … Read more
The Green Party of Canada opposes jet expansion at Toronto Island Airport, warning it would worsen air and noise pollution and undermine climate goals. Speaking alongside Spadina–Harbourfront candidate Gord Rand, Green Party Co-Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) said, “Short-haul flights are among the worst polluters per kilometre … expanding jet access at Billy Bishop … Read more
The Green Party of Canada unveiled a comprehensive plan to expand universal public healthcare, promising access to primary care for all Canadians and integrating dental care, pharmacare and mental health services into the public system. The plan also pledges to address the national healthcare worker shortage, strengthen the Canada Health Act, and ensure federal funding … Read more
A new Oraclepoll Research survey shows Green Party candidate Paul Manly in a close second in Nanaimo–Ladysmith, with 29% support—just five points behind the Conservatives at 34%, and ahead of the Liberals at 27% and the NDP at 9%. The poll suggests Manly’s local support remains strong and steady, with minimal change from previous results … Read more
The Green Party of Canada supports the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recommendation that Canada repeal the expansion of MAiD for Canadians whose natural death is not reasonably foreseeable, and appreciates the report’s focus on the underlying systemic hardships that can force disabled people to seek assisted death. “Greens have … Read more
The Green Party of Canada says the latest U.S. tariffs mark a turning point in global trade and call for a bold Canadian response. In a joint statement, co-Leaders Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.) and Jonathan Pedneault called for a shift from raw resource exports to domestic manufacturing, and for public institutions like the Canada Pension Plan … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is calling on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) to undergo a security review, following a Nanos Research survey showing 66% of Canadians support such a move. The party says Poilievre must seek national security clearance, as recommended by Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue in the public inquiry into foreign interference. “Canadians … Read more
The Green Party of Canada is calling for an end to liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion in B.C., warning that projects like the Woodfibre LNG terminal threaten ecosystems, drive up energy and housing costs, and entrench fossil fuel dependency. During a visit to Squamish, Co-Leader Jonathan Pedneault said continued government subsidies for LNG contradict Canada’s … Read more
