Elizabeth May welcomes positive changes to the Fisheries Act

(OTTAWA) February 6, 2018 — A statement in support of the substantial improvements made to the Fisheries Act in the government bill tabled today. Under omnibus budget bills from 2012, the Conservative government gutted environmental protections surrounding fish habitats. “I am delighted to see this government deliver on its commitment to restore protections to fish ...

(F) Le Parti vert du Canada lance une enquête indépendante sur les plaintes contre Elizabeth May

OTTAWA, le 29 janvier 2018 – Le Parti vert du Canada a ouvert une enquête officielle sur les allégations portées contre sa cheffe Elizabeth May par trois anciens employés du Parti. Mme. May a demandé au Parti de lancer cette enquête indépendante suite aux déclarations rapportées dans le Toronto Star du 27 janvier et dans ...

Green Party of Canada launches independent investigation into claims against Elizabeth May

(OTTAWA) January 29, 2018 — The Green Party of Canada has begun a formal investigation into allegations against leader Elizabeth May by three former party employees. Ms. May asked the party to launch an independent investigation of the claims reported in the Toronto Star on January 27 and in the Hill Times on January 29. ...

(F) Déclaration du Parti vert du Canada à l’occasion du premier anniversaire de la fusillade à la mosquée de Québec

OTTAWA, le 29 janvier 2018 – Une déclaration suivante à l’occasion du premier anniversaire de la fusillade à la mosquée de Québec, survenue le 29 janvier 2017 : « Bien qu’il soit douloureux de revenir sur cette attaque haineuse qui s’est déroulée il y a exactement un an aujourd’hui, nous ne devons jamais oublier ce ...

Statement on first anniversary of Quebec City mosque shooting

January 29, 2018 (OTTAWA) — On the first anniversary of the mass shooting at the Grand Mosque of Quebec City on January 29 last year: “Although it is very painful to recall the heinous attack that took place exactly a year ago today, we must never forget this dark episode in our history, which left ...

Green Party of Canada statement on Toronto Star story on Elizabeth May

January 27, 2018 (OTTAWA) — The Green Party of Canada stands firmly behind Leader Elizabeth May. She is admired and respected by staff, her constituents in Saanich-Gulf Islands, and by the party’s members and supporters. She is Canada’s longest-serving federal party leader and in her most recent party leadership review she received an outstanding 94% ...

Condemning the Liberal government decision to sign onto the TPP

January 25, 2018 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May is aghast at the Liberal government’s decision to commit Canada to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement without telling Canadians the contents of the deal. She said: “For years, we have clearly stated our legitimate concerns regarding this trade deal, ranging from the threats to Canadian jobs to ...

Fund the Canadian Organic Standards review

January 24, 2018 Elizabeth May strongly supports the Canadian organic sector, and is therefore urging the federal government to fund the Canadian Organic Standards review. “Our major trading partners, including the U.S., provide funding towards the reviews of their organic agricultural standards. If Canada is to stay competitive in this crucial industry, the Liberal government ...

Statement in Support of Women’s Marches

(OTTAWA) January 18, 2018 — Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands) expresses support for the 2018 Sister marches taking place across Canada on Saturday, inspired by the 2017 Women’s March on Washington. Elizabeth will march and introduce speakers at the Victoria event. “I am so excited about the marches happening in communities from Yukon to Newfoundland ...

(F) Le Parti vert du Canada appuie la proposition de Journée nationale du souvenir et d’action contre l’islamophobie

OTTAWA, le 17 janvier 2018 – Le Parti vert du Canada est fier d’être le premier parti politique fédéral à appuyer la proposition du Conseil national des musulmans canadiens (CNMC) pour désigner le 29 janvier, anniversaire de la tuerie de l’an dernier à la Grande Mosquée de Québec, comme Journée nationale du souvenir et d’action ...