Statement on World Refugee Day 2018

June 19, 2018 (OTTAWA) – “The United Nations reports that of the 65 million people who have been forcibly displaced worldwide, 22.5 million are now refugees — more than the combined populations of Quebec and Ontario,” said Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands). “Whether it is caused by conflict, natural disasters or the accelerating impacts of ...

Elizabeth May’s Week in Review – June 15, 2018

Week in Review: June 11 – 15 Welcome to Elizabeth May's parliamentary week in review! This weekly e-newsletter recaps her work in Parliament when the House is in session. Using the links below, you can watch videos of Elizabeth's interventions in the House, keep up with her media releases, and read articles she has written.  Midnight ...

“The difference between a plan and a wish list” (Hill Times)

The difference between a plan and a wish list By Elizabeth May Jun. 13, 2018 The Trudeau government has only wish lists when it comes to the environment, with no details on how to achieve its goals. I represent an unusually engaged electoral district. Voters in Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C., are well-informed and active. Among my ...

Elizabeth May’s Week in Review – June 8, 2018

Week in Review: June 4 – June 8 Welcome to Elizabeth May’s parliamentary week in review! This weekly e-newsletter recaps her work in Parliament when the House is in session. Using the links below, you can watch videos of Elizabeth’s interventions in the House, keep up with her media releases, and read articles she has written.  ...

Congratulations, Mike!

June 08, 2018 (OTTAWA) — Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands) extended hearty congratulations to her Ontario counterpart, Mike Schreiner, after his historic victory in the riding of Guelph in today’s provincial election. Mr. Schreiner, who has led the Ontario Greens since 2009, becomes Canada’s eighth Green Party legislator, following the ...

Statement on World Oceans Day 2018

June 08, 2018 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement on World Oceans Day: “World Oceans Day is reminder of the pivotal role oceans play in regulating the earth’s ecosystems and of the threats these awe-inspiring waters face. Ocean temperatures are rising in some areas and dropping in others, while currents ...

Statement on World Environment Day and Canadian Environment Week 2018

June 05, 2018 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), said: “While we have made progress on many environmental issues, the Canadian government’s performance over recent years has been lacklustre. For example, it once marked this important week by providing resources to environmental groups, giving them the capacity to create more awareness about environmental issues. ...

Elizabeth May’s Week in Review – June 1, 2018

Week in Review: May 28 – June 1 Welcome to Elizabeth May’s parliamentary week in review! This weekly e-newsletter recaps her work in Parliament when the House is in session. Using the links below, you can watch videos of Elizabeth’s interventions in the House, keep up with her media releases, and read articles she has written.  ...

Call for independent public inquiry into extradition of Hassan Diab

May 30, 2018 OTTAWA — Elizabeth May strongly supports the call for an independent public inquiry into the extradition of Dr. Hassan Diab. “A confidential memo received by the CBC indicates that Dr. Diab was let down by his own government,” said Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands). “I was shocked to learn that the Department ...

The worst deal in Canadian history

May 29, 2018 (OTTAWA)–The Trudeau government today announced what will go down as one of the worst deals in Canadian history. “Not since the late 1960s have governments stepped up to buy out a failing private sector company and run it as a Crown Corporation,” said Ms. May. “Nova Scotia oversaw the running of Sydney ...