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Endangered species in Saint-Laurent - The Green Party of Canada asks for Federal Intervention
Media Release | Friday, 12 Aug 2016Montreal - The Green Party of Canada (GPC) adds its voice to Montreal environmentalists and birders demanding that Federal Environment Minister, Catherine McKenna, use Canada’s Species at Risk Act to...
In reference to the Green Party of Canada's compliance agreement with the Commissioner of Canada Elections
Media Release | Monday, 08 Aug 2016(OTTAWA) -- In reference to the Green Party of Canada's compliance agreement with the Commissioner of Canada Elections under section 517 of the Canada Elections Act: The Green Party holds itself to a...
Green Party of Canada Convention 2016 wraps up
Media Release | Sunday, 07 Aug 2016(OTTAWA) August 7, 2016 -- The Green Party of Canada released the following statement at the conclusion of Convention 2016: “This weekend, our members from across the country engaged in democratic,...
Canada has ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ for proportional representation, says New Zealand Greens Leader
Media Release | Friday, 05 Aug 2016(OTTAWA) August 5, 2016 – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should be applauded for his commitment to electoral reform, says James Shaw, Co-Leader of the Green Party of New Zealand (MP). “For...
Site C: Feds quietly issue permits for project, ignoring First Nations treaty rights
Media Release | Thursday, 28 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 28, 2016 - The Green Party of Canada released the following statement after learning that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Transport Canada have issued federal permits to...
Green Party Leaders call for immediate release of Canadian-Iranian Dr. Homa Hoodfar
Media Release | Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 26, 2016 – The Green Party of Canada and Green Party of Québec are calling for the release of Canadian-Iranian citizen and Concordia University Professor Dr. Homa Hoodfar, who was...
Reject $4-billion request for Muskrat Falls and invest in alternative energy projects: Greens
Media Release | Monday, 25 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 22, 2016 - The Green Party of Canada is urging Prime Minister Trudeau and Cabinet to reject taking on $4 billion in new debt to pay for the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric dam project in...
Green Party calls on Environment Canada to reverse approval of toxic ocean oil spill chemical Corexit
Media Release | Thursday, 21 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 21, 2016 – The Green Party of Canada is calling on Environment Canada and Cabinet to reverse a decision that allows off-shore drilling companies to spray a toxic chemical after an oil...
Green Party of Canada condemns statements made by former candidate
Media Release | Friday, 15 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 15, 2016 – The Green Party of Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms comments by Monika Schaefer, a former candidate, regarding her views on the Holocaust. “Monika Schaefer’s...
Site C project violates First Nations treaty rights
Media Release | Saturday, 09 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 9, 2016 – The Green Party of Canada released the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the Paddle for the Peace: “The Paddle for the Peace has defended the natural beauty of...