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Green Party Statement on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Statement | Sunday, 17 May 2020OTTAWA – Today, we honour the enduring vision of freedom and equality for all those in the LGBTQ2 community. Breaking the Silence is the theme of this year’s International Day Against Homophobia,...
Green MPs call for more information on proposed changes to firearm laws
Statement | Friday, 15 May 2020OTTAWA – On May 1, 2020 the federal government implemented amendments to the Regulations Prescribing Certain Firearms and Other Weapons, Components and Parts of Weapons, Accessories, Cartridge...
Letter to PM Trudeau: Canada must oppose plan to annex West Bank territory
Statement | Sunday, 10 May 2020May 8, 2020 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, P.C., M.P.Prime Minister of CanadaOffice of the Prime Minister80 Wellington St.Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Dear Prime Minister Trudeau, We are writing to you...
Green Party Statement on UN World Press Freedom Day
Statement | Sunday, 03 May 2020OTTAWA – The theme for World Press Freedom Day this year is “Journalism without Fear or Favour”. In an increasingly complex media landscape, the United Nations and UNESCO underscore the importance...
Green Party Statement on International Workers’ Day
Statement | Friday, 01 May 2020OTTAWA – International Workers’ Day, known internationally as Labour Day and May Day is celebrated by workers around the world to honour the contribution that workers make to society. The COVID-19...
The Green Party is deeply saddened by news of yesterday’s Cyclone helicopter crash
Statement | Thursday, 30 Apr 2020HALIFAX – The Green Party of Canada joins Canadians in extending deepest sympathy and condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Canadian Navy...
Green Party Statement for Ramadan 2020
Statement | Thursday, 23 Apr 2020OTTAWA – The sighting of tonight’s crescent moon will usher in the holy month of Ramadan. For Muslims in Canada and around the world this is a sacred period of fasting, spiritual reflection, prayer...
Climate Action - Earth Day 50 years on!
Statement | Wednesday, 22 Apr 2020OTTAWA – The 50th anniversary of Earth Day comes at a moment in history when the entire world is grappling with COVID-19. The terrible pandemic has underscored the interconnected nature of the earth...
Green Party Statement for Vaisakhi 2020
Statement | Monday, 13 Apr 2020OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada extends warm wishes to Sikh Canadians and Sikh communities around the world as they celebrate Vaisakhi to mark the beginning of the Sikh and Punjabi new year. Under...
Celebrating Life Apart At Easter
Statement | Sunday, 12 Apr 2020OTTAWA – Easter will be very different for many Christians this year. They will not be gathering in churches or having large family get-togethers around the dining room table as physical distancing...