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May Prepares for Bill C-38 Showdown in the House
Monday, 11 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA - After weeks of preparation, Saanich-Gulf Islands Member of Parliament Elizabeth May today reported that more than 300 of the amendments the Green Party’s parliamentary office submitted...
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Another Alberta Oil Spill from Company with Dismal Safety Record
Saturday, 09 Jun 2012 - Plains Midstream Canada is responsible for yet another oil spill, this time near Red Deer, Alberta.“Plains Midstream pipelines are located in close proximity to Alberta communities and these...
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National Round Table Members Oppose Bill C-38 Repeal of Advisory Body
Thursday, 07 Jun 2012 - Video: Press conference - June 7, 2012 OTTAWA – Five current and past members of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE) today spoke out against the Bill C-38 repeal of...
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Catalyst Pension Problems shows Need for Wider Reform
Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012 - The Green Party of Canada is in full support of the Catalyst pensioners and is urging government action, both to help these workers and prevent future problems.“We have seen these problems come up...
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Speak Out during World Environment Week
Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA -- World Environment Week spans June 4th to June 8th, with June 5th being Environment Day. “This is a critical time in Canada. Our environment is at serious risk of irreparable harm due to...
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MPs Show Support for BlackOutSpeakOut
Monday, 04 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA – Today is BlackOutSpeakOut day when several of Canada’s top environmental groups, along with thousands of Canadian citizens, will “black out” their websites to protest the Harper...
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May Rises on Bill C-38 Point of Order
Monday, 04 Jun 2012 - Watch now! Elizabeth May Rises on Bill C-38 Point of Order OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, MP Saanich-Gulf Islands, today rose in the House of Commons on a Point of Order relating to Bill...
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May to Raise Bill C-38 Point of Order
Monday, 04 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, MP Saanich-Gulf Islands, will raise a Point of Order regarding the omnibus “budget” Bill C-38 at 12:00pm. It will be based on Standing Order 68 (3): “No...
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May to Force Votes on Bill C-31 Amendments: Kenney Modifications Appreciated, but Charter/Humanitarian Issues Still Hold
Monday, 04 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, MP Saanich-Gulf Islands, will force Standing Votes on her nine amendments to Bill C-31, the so-called Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act, with the...
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Greens applaud FCM for call to protect Fisheries Act
Sunday, 03 Jun 2012 - SASKATOON - The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has passed a motion requesting that the federal government remove sections of Bill C-38 proposing major changes to environmental protection...
