Elizabeth May celebrates Chinese New Year

“The Chinese New Year is a vibrant, festive occasion celebrated in China and in Chinese communities in Canada and around the world. Families ring in the new year with a celebratory meal and gifts followed by fireworks,” said Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Island). “We wish them all a ...

Elizabeth May’s Statement on Black History Month

OTTAWA ― February 1 marks the beginning of the 23rd annual Black History Month in Canada. The Green Party of Canada honours the achievements made by black Canadians, while acknowledging that more still needs to be done to promote equality. “The motion to recognize February as Black History Month in Canada was introduced to the ...

Elizabeth May Statement on Black History Month

OTTAWA ― February 1 marks the beginning of the 23rd annual Black History Month in Canada. The Green Party of Canada honours the achievements made by black Canadians, while acknowledging that more still needs to be done to promote equality. “The motion to recognize February as Black History Month in Canada was introduced to the ...

Distinguished economists validate Elizabeth May’s economic policy

What do Elizabeth May and the Green Party of Canada have in common with 27 Nobel economics laureates, all four living former chairs of the Federal Reserve, 15 former chairmen of the president’s Council of Economic Advisers, and two former Treasury secretaries? They all agree we need carbon pricing and that we need it now. ...

Elizabeth May’s statement on the situation in Venezuela

Beset by corruption, runaway inflation, starvation and mass migration, Venezuela is a country in chaos that demands an international response. Canada must weigh in but not by supporting a military coup but rather by taking a larger view based on peaceful internationalism. The United Nations rapporteur Alfred de Zayas, a former secretary of the UN ...

Statement on the second anniversary of the Quebec City mosque massacre

OTTAWA – Two years ago today, six men were murdered and 19 others were wounded when a gunman opened fire in a sanctuary where they had gathered to pray. The six dead are: Ibrahima Barry aged 39, Mamadou Tanou Barry aged 42, Khaled Belkacemi aged 60, Aboubaker Thabti aged 44, Abdelkrim Hassane aged 41 and ...

Happy Hanukkah

OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement: On behalf of the Green Party of Canada, I offer my warmest wishes to all those celebrating the Festival of Lights. May you find joy and love during this important holiday of freedom and justice. And may the celebration bring you ...

Statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada

OTTAWA — The Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands) issued the following statement to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada: “Nearly three decades since the École Polytechnique massacre, we continue to mourn the 14 murdered women.” “The shameful reality is that far too ...

Setting climate targets for 2020 is much too late

OTTAWA – Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands) says Minister McKenna’s recent announcement to set emissions-cutting plans is not enough and unacceptable given the climate crisis. “This is a rejection of immediate action,” says Ms. May. “An aim for 2020 COP is essentially one of 2021. That’s much too late. The ...

“More Harper tactics from the Liberals,” says Elizabeth May on Canada Post

OTTAWA–Green Party of Canada Leader, Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands) denounces the Liberal Government’s back-to-work legislation for Canada Post workers and encourages the now majoritarian Independent Senators Group to exercise its independence and vote down Bill C-89. “In 2015 the Liberals campaigned on restoring Canadian democracy from the damage incurred by Stephen Harper,” says Ms. May ...