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Statement on World Day to Combat Desertification
Media Release | Saturday, 17 Jun 2017(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement on World Day to Combat Desertification: “On March 21, 2017, Canada...
Committee recommends right to a healthy environment in Canadian Environment Protection Act review
Media Release | Thursday, 15 Jun 2017(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement regarding today’s report of the Standing Committee on Environment and...
Elizabeth May: Donald Trump fails to understand Paris Agreement
Media Release | Thursday, 01 Jun 2017(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he intends to...
Electoral reform can be saved, despite Liberals rejecting report
Media Release | Wednesday, 31 May 2017(OTTAWA) – Despite today’s defeat in parliament, the Green Party of Canada will continue to advocate for the government to accept recommendations from the Special Committee on Electoral Reform. “...
DFO quietly cuts funding to key Pacific salmon programs
Media Release | Wednesday, 31 May 2017(OTTAWA) – The Green Party of Canada is alarmed at reports that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is cutting key programs that help protect Pacific salmon runs. According to a leaked...
Statement on the results of the provincial election in Nova Scotia
Media Release | Wednesday, 31 May 2017(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada, released the following statement: “On behalf of the Green Party of Canada, I extend my thanks to Nova Scotia Greens Leader, Dr. Thomas...
Elizabeth May congratulates Andrew Weaver and BC Greens on successful negotiations
Media Release | Monday, 29 May 2017(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement: “Andrew Weaver and the BC Greens team have demonstrated what Greens do best...
Statement on Lyme Disease Awareness Day 2017
Media Release | Wednesday, 10 May 2017(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), release the following statement for Lyme Disease Awareness Day, part of Lyme Disease Awareness Month: “Thanks...
Green Party of Canada congratulates BC Greens on unprecedented breakthrough
Media Release | Wednesday, 10 May 2017(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), congratulates the BC Greens and Leader Andrew Weaver on their unprecedented breakthrough in British Columbia...
Statement on World Press Freedom Day
Media Release | Wednesday, 03 May 2017(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), issued the following statement on World Press Freedom Day: “A free press plays an integral role in a healthy...