Elizabeth MayDecember 18, 2017 (OTTAWA) — A statement in recognition of International Migrants Day: “Canada has a lengthy history of welcoming migrants from communities around the world, which has…
December 13, 2017 (OTTAWA) – “This decision by President Trump undermines the international consensus on this issue, and signals clearly to the world that this U.S. administration cannot…
December 12, 2017 (OTTAWA) – A statement ahead of the first night of Hanukkah, beginning this evening at sundown. “Hanukkah is a celebration of freedom and justice in…
December 11, 2017 (OTTAWA) – A statement in condemnation of the B.C. government’s recent decision to approve the Site C dam. Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands) said: “The…
December 10, 2017 (OTTAWA) — A statement on International Human Rights Day 2017: “This day represents an important time for us to be grateful for the human rights…
Le 7 décembre 2017 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, chef du Parti Vert du Canada (députée de Saanich–Gulf Islands), a présenté cinq amendements au projet de loi C-55, Loi…
December 07, 2017 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), submitted five amendments to Bill C-55, An Act to amend the…
December 06, 2017 (OTTAWA) – A statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada: “On this solemn day, we pay our…
December 05, 2017 (OTTAWA) — A statement in celebration of International Volunteer Day: “At the centre of any political party and any social movement are dedicated volunteers who…
December 05, 2017 (OTTAWA) – A statement in recognition of World Soil Day 2017: “Our soil, which is among our most valuable resources, is being contaminated and eroded…
December 03, 2017 (OTTAWA) – A statement in recognition of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “The obstacles to living an equal and dignified life in Canada…
December 01, 2017 (OTTAWA) – A statement in recognition of World AIDS Day and the launch of Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week, which takes place from December 1-6: “HIV/AIDS…
November 29, 2017 (OTTAWA) – “2017 is a milestone year for the Palestinian people, as it marks 70 years since the United Nations voted to partition Palestine,” said…
November 21, 2017 (OTTAWA) Nebraska disappointed with its authorization of the Keystone XL crude oil pipeline, which will bring huge quantities of Alberta bitumen to the US. On…
November 20, 2017 (OTTAWA) – The Green Party of Canada released the following statement recognizing Universal Children’s Day: “I am deeply concerned about the wellbeing of millions of…
November 20, 2017 (MONTREAL) – Thirty years ago, with Canadian leadership, the nations of the world came together to ban production of the chemicals CFCs and HFCs under the…
(OTTAWA) November 10, 2017 – Elizabeth May attends the 23rd annual Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bonn, Germany, as…
November 08, 2017 (OTTAWA) – ”I’m pleased the Senate has put forward amendments that would improve sex-based discrimination in the Indian Act,” said Elizabeth May. “I put forward…
November 1, 2017 (OTTAWA) The government of the Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau was sworn in on November 4, 2015. On the Trudeau administration’s second birthday, the Green Party…
November 01, 2017 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May released her two-year report card on the Trudeau administration today, with failing grades given for Democracy, Transportation and Agriculture. The Report Card measures the…
October 24, 2017 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May released the following statement: “The fall fiscal update claims nothing but sunny skies for Canada’s economy. There are few surprises in…
October 24, 2017 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May released the following statement for United Nations (UN) Day: “United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force of the…
October 23, 2017 (Ottawa) – Statement on the appointment of Bob Rae as special envoy to Myanmar: “I congratulate Bob Rae on this special appointment and commend the…
(OTTAWA) October 19, 2017 – Elizabeth May released the following statement to commemorate the Sikh holiday of Bandi Chhor Divas. “Bandi Chhor Divas, the Sikh Day of Liberation,…