Elizabeth MayElizabeth May: Mr. Speaker, I was outside as the young people of nishiyuu flooded on to Parliament Hill. A bald eagle circled overhead. [dbSxXh9w_sA] I want to sacrifice…
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, MP Saanich-Gulf Islands today welcomes the indigenous young walkers of The Journey of Nishiyuu to Ottawa and Parliament Hill. “I know Canadians are…
This week the committee met on March 19 and March 21 to discuss the consideration of Bill C-428, an Act to amend the Indian Act and to provide…
There is a distinct change of tone in the 2013 budget. It is a matter of tone more than substance, but the jackboot style of Budget 2012 —…
The Green Party of Canada makes public Elizabeth May’s federal budget recommendations sent to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty as part of his Department’s pre-budgetary consultations. Mr. Flaherty solicits…
This week the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development met on Tuesday March 5, 2013, and Thursday March 7, 2013. The meeting on March 5, 2013…
As the world prepares to mark International Women’s Day tomorrow, March 8, the Green Party is celebrating the valuable role of women in Canadian society. It also notes…
Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada holds a series of eight town halls throughout the riding twice per…
Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada holds a series of eight town halls throughout the riding twice per…
Green Leader and Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands Elizabeth May sent yesterday an open letter to the Honourable Darrell Pasloski, Yukon Premier, and the Honourable Brad Cathers,…
Premier Darrell Pasloski Yukon Government Administration Building 2071 Second Avenue P.O. Box 2703 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 February 25, 2013 Open letter to the Honourable Darrell Pasloski, Yukon…
Today, as we all know, is a day of love and appreciation. It is also an opportunity to recognize humanity’s ability to show care and concern for others,…
The Joint Review Panel on Enbridge’s proposed risky pipeline and tanker scheme has had countless hours of forceful, brilliant and important testimony setting out the reasons why the…
The Green Party of Canada supports the Declaration of Commitment initiated by First Nations leaders. “I want to express my gratitude to Chief Theresa Spence. She achieved what…
Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands, was one of the keynote speakers at “the People’s Summit on Enbridge…
The Green Party of Canada supports the legal challenge filed against the Canada-China Investment Treaty by the Hupacasath First Nation of Port Alberni, B.C. “We were the first…
First Nations: Working Towards Fundamental Change In the true spirit of commitment to initiate dialogue to discuss both Treaty and non-Treaty Indigenous issues on behalf of our First…
The tensions surrounding First Nations and the federal government are, perhaps, at an all-time high. I had hoped the Prime Minister’s decision to meet with First Nations leadership…
Publication Source: The Dominion Source Link: View the full original article >> Author: Dru Oja Jay There is a prevailing myth that Canada’s more than 600 First Nations…
Green Leader Elizabeth May met with Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence today on Victoria Island. She is the first political party leader to meet with her. Chief Spence is…
Public event for Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May for Friday, January 4th is: 4:00 p.m. – Green Leader Elizabeth May meets Attawapiskat chief Theresa Spence. Green…
I was reading Naomi Klein’s piece the other day about her wakening to take care of her little boy and then thinking about Chief Spence, hungry in the…
The Green Party of Canada calls on all Canadians to take part in #idlenomore events throughout Canada. Green Leader Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands, specifically…
Publication Source: Star Pheonix Author: Paul Hanley Did the support of 24 per cent of the electorate on election day give the federal government a mandate for its…
I am very worried that the Prime Minister will use the Parliamentary break to ratify the Canada-China Investment Treaty. Please act in solidarity with First Nations. Please keep…