Elizabeth MayElizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada is holding a series of Town Halls throughout the riding in January…
Given that the first priority of Canada’s National Parks is to protect ecological integrity, the Green Party of Canada believes that theme-park like developments are inappropriate. “I was…
Prime Minister Harper appeared on a Calgary radio show Thursday claiming the safety of offshore oil tanker traffic on the BC coast, comparing it to Newfoundland. MP for…
Since the tragic death of Robin Wood on January 3, 2012, as Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands, a riding which includes Salt Spring Island, I have been in touch with constituents in…
With another hike in payroll taxes, Canadian’s take home pay will shrink even further. In contrast, corporations are enjoying further tax cuts. “Increasing payroll taxes during this shaky…
The Conservative Government has proven itself to be willing to fast-track policies that meet its agenda. It is clear, focused and resolute in getting its version of government rapidly…
The Green Party of Canada is suggesting that a public review is necessary regarding the shipping of uranium through Canada to the US, contrary to the conclusions of…
The Green Party of Canada is appalled by the Harper government’s decision to withdraw from the Kyoto Protocol. “It is extremely shocking that Canada has chosen to withdraw…
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and the CSN (Confédération des syndicats nationaux), one of Quebec’s largest trade unions with 300,000 members, are both calling for a full…
While the clock ticks on climate action, COP17 runs into overtime hours. It may turn out that today is not the last day of COP17 — but the…
The Green Party of Canada is calling for continued and sustained political cooperation to resolve the ongoing First Nations issues in Canada. “The story of Attawapiskat is heartbreaking…
The Green Party of Canada was pleased today with the ruling of Federal Court Judge Douglas Campbell that the Harper government violated legislation in its efforts to rush…
Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands, spoke today from Durban with several international Green parliamentarians to call for…
Leaders and representatives of the Green Parties of Canada, Yukon, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island expressed their horror and…
Leaders and representatives of the Green Parties of Canada, Yukon, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, expressed their horror and…
On the anniversary of the shooting at Montreal’s École Polytechnique, the Green Party of Canada and the party’s Quebec Wing are sad to note that violence against women…
December 3rd marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, with a theme for 2011 of “Together for a better world for all.” Recently there has been much…
The Green Party of Canada is expressing outrage over the termination of the legally required review of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) and is calling for committee…
December 1st is World AIDS Day and the Green Party of Canada is encouraging the Government of Canada to put greater resources into the fight against HIV. “An estimated 33.3 million…
Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands, will depart for Durban, South Africa, hoping to make a difference in…
Alex Atamanenko, MP (BC Southern Interior), was joined at a press conference today by fellow peace advocates, along with Elizabeth May of the Green Party and Liberal Jim…
Today, Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich – Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will put forward motions in the House of Commons…
The Green Party of Canada sends its congratulations to the New Zealand Greens who won a historic thirteen seats in Parliament in this week’s election. Winning just over…
On Monday, November 28th, MP Elizabeth May will table an affordable housing petition in the House of Commons. She and newly elected Vancouver City Councillor Adriane Carr have been…
The Green Party of Canada sends greetings for Al-Hijra, the Islamic New Year, this year falling near or on November 26th. This important day is celebrated on the first day of the…