Update: An important step on that journey to real reconciliation
Update: January 12, 2018 Grand Council Chief Patrick Wedasen Madahbee of Anishinabek Nation sent Elizabeth a letter of thanks for her intervention in the House regarding Bill C-61…
Update: January 12, 2018 Grand Council Chief Patrick Wedasen Madahbee of Anishinabek Nation sent Elizabeth a letter of thanks for her intervention in the House regarding Bill C-61…
(OTTAWA) June 21, 2016 – The Green Party of Canada issued the following statement for National Aboriginal Day: “Today, on the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day, all…
The crisis in Attawapiskat has shaken Canadians from coast to coast. In fact, it led the news on BBC and the New York times. It is being described…
Mr. Speaker, I think all of us tonight are feeling very united in a commitment that is shared and non-partisan. I want to make this more as a…
OTTAWA — “Today’s ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal reiterates what anybody who has been paying attention has known for years: Ottawa has been discriminating against First…
(OTTAWA) December 8, 2015 – The Green Party applauded the government’s plan for extensive consultation with the families and communities of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. “Federal…
OTTAWA – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP (Saanich – Gulf Islands), attended the 36th Annual Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) General Assembly…
OTTAWA – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP (Saanich – Gulf Islands), issued the following statement for National Aboriginal Day: “Today is an…
Years ago, when my friend Maude Barlow and I were writing a book about the toxic contamination of the Sydney Tar Ponds on Cape Breton Island, I had…
OTTAWA – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP (Saanich – Gulf Islands) issued the following statement regarding today’s report from the Truth and…
OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Aboriginal Affairs Minister, Bernard Valcourt, to restore ferry service to the Shoal Lake…
OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada supports the Heiltsuk Nation’s efforts in Bella Bella, B.C., to defend local herring stocks that are at risk. “I stand in…
OTTAWA – Lorraine Rekmans, Indigenous Affairs Critic for the Green Party of Canada and candidate for Leeds – Grenville – Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, said she supports…
Elizabeth May: Mr. Speaker, I am very indebted to the hon. member for Nanaimo—Cowichan, and to know that the official opposition, like the Green Party, feels compelled to…
Elizabeth May: Mr. Speaker, I listened to the parliamentary secretary’s speech carefully to hear when he would explain why in a bill, where I agree with him overall,…
Elizabeth May: Mr. Speaker, I understand what my colleague means about the Conservatives’ current political strategy, that it is based solely on marketing. However, I find it hard…
Elizabeth May: Mr. Speaker, I appreciate your earlier explanation as to why it is that the amendments are coming forward at report stage. I appreciate your consideration of…
The Green Party continues to throw its full support behind the British-Columbia-based Hupacasath as the First Nation prepares to appear in federal court Wednesday to Friday. The Hupacasath…
Elizabeth May: Mr. Speaker, rising as we are now to debate time allocation, I want to preempt the usual response from government members who say, “What a shame,…
This week, the Standing Committee on Finance examined income inequality (FINA 117), economic and fiscal outlook (FINA 118), and Main Estimates 2013-14: Votes 1 and 5 under CANADA…
This week featured two great sessions, both featuring independent and civil society representatives providing very honest opinions as the committee works towards finishing the National Conservation Plan report. …
In the wake of a second hunger strike by Cross Lake First Nation Elder Raymond Robinson, the Green Party of Canada calls on Primer Minister Harper to engage in a…
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 Party Leader Elizabeth May, MP Saanich-Gulf Islands recently welcomed the indigenous young walkers of The Journey of Nishiyuu to Ottawa and Parliament Hill. Created with flickr slideshow.
Elizabeth 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…