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. ...

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 ...

Elizabeth welcomes decision to block Chinese takeover of Aecon

May 24, 2018 (OTTAWA)– Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands) is applauding the announcement by Economic Development Minister Navdeep Bains that the government will block the proposed takeover of Canadian construction giant Aecon by China’s state-owned CCCC International Holding Ltd. (CCCI). “The Liberal government cited reasons of national security to stop the deal, but there is ...

Elizabeth takes issue with carbon price report

May 23, 2018 (OTTAWA) — Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands) is questioning the conclusions of the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report The Impact of a Pan-Canadian Carbon Pricing Levy on PBO’s GDP Projection, tabled in parliament this week. The report projects that the impact of a carbon levy rising to $50 a tonne in 2022 will ...

Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

May 17, 2018 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released this statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “It’s hard to believe that less than 30 years ago the World Health Organization continued to classify homosexuality as a disease. Important steps have been taken in recognizing the rights of the LGBTQ2 ...

Kinder Morgan and the déja vu politics of the Liberal Party

May 16, 2018 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands) cringes at déja vu politics. “The Liberals promised change but we keep getting more of the same: Harper-style politics,” said Ms. May. “Now it’s a blank cheque to a Houston based pipeline company. A spectacular violation of a key plank of the Liberals’ 2015 campaign ...

Statement in recognition of Ramadan

May 15, 2018 (OTTAWA) – “When the sun sets today Muslims across Canada begin the holy month of Ramadan, a time for prayer, spiritual growth and fasting,” said Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands). “Ramadan reminds us of Canada’s diversity, the many gifts this diversity bestows upon our country and of the importance of safeguarding religious ...

Statement condemning the targeting of civilians in Gaza

May 15, 2018 (OTTAWA) — Since March 30, Israeli Defence Forces have targeted and killed 110 Palestinians, including 12 children, with more than 12,000 injured. Today marks the final day of the Palestinians’ mass protests demanding their right to return to their original homes. “Targeting civilian protesters is in direct violation of the Fourth Geneva ...

Statement in recognition of Lyme Awareness Month

On Wednesday, May 9th, 2018 Elizabeth May released the following statement in recognition of Lyme Awareness Month: “Thanks to the tireless advocacy of researchers, Lyme-literate doctors, patients, awareness of Lyme Disease has spread in recent years. However, thousands of Canadians continue to suffer from this debilitating disease, while other advanced countries move ahead with progressive ...