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Recall parliament to pass wage subsidy legislation, says Green Party
Thursday, 09 Apr 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to urgently recall parliament to pass wage subsidy legislation. The $73 billion dollar package must be approved by the House...
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David Merner is a contestant for Green Party of Canada leadership
Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada has accepted the nomination of David Merner as a contestant for the party’s leadership. The new leader will be chosen at a national convention, currently scheduled...
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Greens question decision on vital pandemic deliveries: why Amazon and not Canada Post?
Wednesday, 08 Apr 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is urging the federal government to reconsider its decision to work with Amazon Canada instead of Canada Post to deliver personal protective equipment (PPE) to the...
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Too many Canadians still face hardship despite government’s CERB program, says Green Party
Tuesday, 07 Apr 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party welcomes the financial relief that Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will bring to many Canadians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, however MPs are pointing to gaping...
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Fossil fuels must not get a lifeline due to COVID-19, says Green Party
Thursday, 02 Apr 2020 - OTTAWA – The price of a barrel of oil is in free-fall and, while some COVID-19 related issues may be involved, the overwhelming reason is the global glut of cheaper oil caused by the Saudi-Russia...
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Greens call out oil and gas companies for ignoring pandemic safety measures in work camps
Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is calling for a review of work practices in British Columbia’s oil and gas sector during the on-going COVID-19 crisis. Work on projects such as Coastal GasLink (...
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Parliament pulls all nighter to pass COVID-19 package
Wednesday, 25 Mar 2020 - OTTAWA – Green MP Jenica Atwin (Fredericton) stood for all Greens in ensuring a package of emergency relief for Canadians passed the House and is headed to the Senate this morning. Ms. Atwin noted...
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Greens urge government to declare Public Welfare Emergency
Tuesday, 24 Mar 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada today called on the government to use its powers under the Emergency Act and declare a Public Welfare Emergency to deal with the mounting fallout from the COVID-19...
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Annamie Paul is contestant for Green Party of Canada leadership
Tuesday, 24 Mar 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada has accepted the nomination of Annamie Paul as a contestant for the party’s leadership. The new leader will be chosen at a national convention to be held in...
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Canada’s small business owners need urgent support, says Green Party
Tuesday, 24 Mar 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is calling for greatly expanded wage subsidies and other financial supports to help Canadian small and medium business owners weather the impacts of the COVID-19...
