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    Greens saddened by the loss of Jim Bohlen

    Statement | Friday, 09 Jul 2010
    OTTAWA - Founding member of both Greenpeace and the Canadian Federal Green Party, Jim Bohlen, passed away on Monday at the age of 84.  An ardent environmental activist known for his anti-nuclear...

    Happy Birthday Dalai Lama

    Statement | Tuesday, 06 Jul 2010
    OTTAWA -- Canadian Green Leader Elizabeth May sends warm birthday wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama.  “A wonderful human being, the Dalai Lama inspires to make the world a better place, and...

    Greens celebrate Haida Gwaii marine protected area

    Statement | Thursday, 10 Jun 2010
    OTTAWA -- The news of the new Haida Gwaii marine protected area was greeted with celebratory joy within the Green Party of Canada.  The new area protects 3500 square kilometres of the Hecate Strait...

    Jacques Rivard Steps Down as Deputy Leader

    Statement | Monday, 07 Jun 2010
    OTTAWA – As Leader of the Green Party of Canada, I regret to announce that Jacques Rivard has decided to step down as my Deputy Leader. In his time as Deputy, Jacques brought tremendous energy and...

    National Volunteer Week, from April 18-24

    Statement | Thursday, 22 Apr 2010
    OTTAWA - The Green Party is pleased and proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of our grassroots volunteers.  We thank each and every one of you for your efforts, in whatever form, that help...

    Holocaust Remembrance Day

    Statement | Monday, 12 Apr 2010
    OTTAWA -- Today marks Yom Hashoah U'Mered HaGetaot, Holocaust Remembrance Day, when we honour the six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazi regime.  It has been 65 years since the end of World...

    30 year anniversary of Terry Fox's run

    Statement | Monday, 12 Apr 2010
    OTTAWA -- Today marks the 30th anniversary of Terry Fox’s remarkable attempt to run across Canada raising money for cancer research.  This 22-year old one-legged hero ran an average of 42 km every...