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Seniors are the ‘elders’ of our community, they must be treated with dignity and respect, say Greens
Media Release | Thursday, 03 Oct 2019SIDNEY, B.C. — According to Statistics Canada, the number of seniors will soon exceed the number of children aged 14 and younger for the first time ever. By 2036, Canada’s seniors population could be...
No food-based biofuels in Canada’s transition to zero-carbon economy: Green Party
Media Release | Wednesday, 02 Oct 2019OTTAWA — The Green Party’s Mission: Possible climate action plan calls for big changes in the way Canadians work and travel, as the national economy shifts rapidly from fossil fuels to renewable...
Post-secondary education must be free for everyone, says Green Party
Media Release | Tuesday, 01 Oct 2019TORONTO — The financial burden of student debt is at historic levels, according to the Canadian Federation of Students. The Green Party of Canada believes that universal access to quality post-...
This election is a climate referendum, says Elizabeth May
Media Release | Monday, 30 Sep 2019VANCOUVER – From September 20 to 27, more than a million Canadians joined the global Climate Strike, inspired by teenage activist Greta Thunberg to demand real action on the climate emergency....
Green Party names environmental engineering consultant as energy critic
Media Release | Sunday, 29 Sep 2019OTTAWA — Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands) has named Thana Boonlert (candidate for Calgary Centre) as Energy Critic in the party’s Shadow Cabinet. The Shadow Cabinet develops...
Green Party pledges to fund AI research, and protect workers from jobs lost due to automation
Media Release | Sunday, 29 Sep 2019Vancouver, B.C. — The Green Party today announced its policies on automation and artificial intelligence (AI) and how it will protect Canadian workers in the age of accelerating technological...
Green Party says ferry service upgrade a vital component of national transit strategy
Media Release | Saturday, 28 Sep 2019SIDNEY, B.C. – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said today that a Green government will develop a national transportation strategy with a goal of reaching zero-carbon public transportation everywhere...
Green Party concerned over rising tensions in Jammu and Kashmir
Media Release | Saturday, 28 Sep 2019OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada has been following the situation in Jammu and Kashmir (J & K) with increasing concern. In early August, the government of India revoked the special...
Greens stand with students worldwide for climate strike
Media Release | Friday, 27 Sep 2019MONTREAL — Around the world today, students and climate activists will take to the streets to participate in a global climate strike. Green Party Leader Elizabeth May will join Deputy Leader Daniel...
No more pipelines, it’s time for renewables: Green Party plan for our energy future
Media Release | Thursday, 26 Sep 2019MONTREAL — Green Party leader Elizabeth May today reaffirmed the party’s pledge to cancel the $13 billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and redirect the funds to implementing a National Grid...