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Greens release climate plank with firm & realistic commitments: 2015 election platform
Media Release | Thursday, 18 Jun 2015“We believe in a Canada that works together – across party lines and across jurisdictional boundaries – to deliver results.” (VICTORIA) - Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands)...
Elizabeth May Introduces Open Science Bill
Media Release | Thursday, 18 Jun 2015(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP (Saanich - Gulf Islands), introduced her open science private member’s bill in the House of Commons today. The bill would make...
Deputy Leader Bruce Hyer Motion to Pass Lake Superior Marine Conservation Act Unanimously Passed by House of Commons
Media Release | Thursday, 18 Jun 2015(OTTAWA) - A motion introduced by Deputy Leader Bruce Hyer (Thunder Bay – Superior North) to pass Bill C-61, The Lake Superior Conservation Act, today received unanimous consent. “I was pleased to...
Green Party Statement on Ramadan
Media Release | Thursday, 18 Jun 2015(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP (Saanich – Gulf Islands), issued the following statement on Ramadan: “Today marks the first day of the holy month of Ramadan. For...
Greens oppose Toxic Soil Dumping in Shawnigan Lake Watershed
Media Release | Monday, 15 Jun 2015(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP (Saanich – Gulf Islands), today joined the community of Shawnigan Lake to oppose the contamination of the community’s watershed...
Green Party demands an end to Harper’s unprecedented use of time allocation
Media Release | Wednesday, 10 Jun 2015(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP (Saanich - Gulf Islands), issued the following statement regarding the Harper Conservatives' 100th use of time allocation today: “...
Central Nova Candidate David Hachey Energized, Optimistic
Media Release | Wednesday, 10 Jun 2015(OTTAWA) - With the recent announcement that incumbent Peter MacKay will not seek re-election in the upcoming federal election, and Liberal candidate David MacLeod stepping down hours later, David...
Passage of Bill C-51 by Senate is Reckless
Media Release | Tuesday, 09 Jun 2015(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP (Saanich – Gulf Islands), issued the following statement regarding the Senate's passage of Bill C-51 today: “As I have said from...
Green Party Welcomes Ontario’s former Environment Commissioner Gord Miller as Candidate for Guelph
Media Release | Tuesday, 09 Jun 2015(OTTAWA) - Following a nomination meeting, the Green Party of Canada welcomes Ontario’s former Environment Commissioner, Gord Miller, as the candidate for the riding of Guelph. “Guelph has always...
Greens Support Original G7 Plan for Carbon-Free Economy by 2050
Media Release | Tuesday, 09 Jun 2015(OTTAWA) - The Green Party of Canada agrees with the G7 leaders’ original plan for a decarbonized economy by 2050. “Stephen Harper wants us to believe that it is not possible to both reduce carbon...