Statement on Diwali
(OTTAWA) October 19, 2017 – Elizabeth May released the following statement to mark the first day of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. “Diwali reminds us of the light…
Elizabeth MayMP for Saanich and Gulf Islands
Elizabeth May(OTTAWA) October 19, 2017 – Elizabeth May released the following statement to mark the first day of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights. “Diwali reminds us of the light…
October 17, 2017 (OTTAWA) October 17, 2017 – “In Canada, Indigenous children are more than twice as likely to live in poverty than non-Indigenous children. This shameful statistic…
(OTTAWA) October 16, 2017 – “I am pleased that Finance Minister Bill Morneau has decided to embrace lower[ing] the small business tax rate to 9 per cent,” said Elizabeth May.…
October 11, 2017 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May released the following statement: “International Day of the Girl aims to highlight and address the needs and challenges faced by the world’s…
October 09, 2017 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May released the following statement: “For many Canadians, Thanksgiving is a time to come together and share a meal with friends, family…
October 05, 2017 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May issued the following statement on World Teachers’ Day: “Canadians owe a huge debt to our dedicated teachers, who show up at schools and…
October 03, 2017 (OTTAWA) – ”Today’s Reports from the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development reveal that the Liberals are failing to take leadership on climate action,”…
(OTTAWA) Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands) released the following statement on the Government’s proposed tax changes : “Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s…
Dear Friends and Supporters, I am writing to inform you that the government looks set to quietly backtrack on their promise to fix our environmental laws. But, it’s…
(OTTAWA) – As Canada gears up to celebrate its 150th anniversary, also known as the 150th anniversary of Confederation, many Indigenous peoples in Canada will be struggling with unresolved…
(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement for World Refugee Day: “The consequences of conflict and climate…
(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement on World Day to Combat Desertification: “On March 21, 2017,…
Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), received a standing ovation following a speech at the Annual General Meeting of Bündnis 90/Die Grünen…
(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May released the following statement regarding today’s report of the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development: “In reviewing the Canadian Environment Protection Act (CEPA), the cross-partisan…
(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement on World Oceans Day: “Threats to our oceans are increasing due to…
June 04, 2017 (OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands) recognizes World Environment Day and Canadian Environment Week: Ms. May, said: “World Environment Day celebrates the efforts of those who…
Elizabeth May, released the following statement in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement: “Today’s announcement…
Elizabeth May is alarmed at reports that the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) is cutting key programs that help protect Pacific salmon runs. According to a leaked internal…
Elizabeth May release the following statement ahead of Lyme Awareness Day, part of Lyme Disease Awareness Month: “Thanks to the tireless advocacy of researchers, doctors, patients, awareness of…
During Mental Health Week, Elizabeth is highlighting the personal, social, and economic benefits that can be gained from strengthening mental health services across the nation and implementing preventive…
Elizabeth May, released the following statement regarding today’s tabling of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security’s Report on Bill C-51: “The Committee has done an…
Elizabeth released the following statement on the latest developments in the Canada-U.S. softwood lumber dispute: “Canada and the U.S. had an opportunity to put a new softwood lumber…
April 28, 2017 Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement on the National Day of Mourning: “Every year on…
April 23, 2017 Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement on Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day:…