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On fifth anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement, Green Party says Canada still a long way from meeting its most basic obligations
Saturday, 12 Dec 2020 - OTTAWA – When 195 countries signed the Paris Agreement on December 12, 2015, it marked a turning point in the global community’s commitment to tackle climate change. By signing this landmark...
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Government’s latest climate announcement fails to include a new GHG emissions-reduction target and a tangible framework for Canada to meet its international obligations, says Annamie Paul
Friday, 11 Dec 2020 - OTTAWA – The federal government’s latest climate plan – a Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy – still lacks the bold vision and framework necessary for Canada to meet its climate obligations...
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Time for Canada to create its own Green Recovery Climate Plan says Green Leader Annamie Paul
Friday, 11 Dec 2020 - OTTAWA – On the eve of the fifth anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement, the Green Party of Canada is setting out the essential elements of a Green Recovery plan for Canada. “We cannot afford to...
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First Ministers Meeting opportunity to prioritize universal Long-term Care, says Green Party
Wednesday, 09 Dec 2020 - OTTAWA – Ahead of tomorrow’s First Ministers’ Meeting, the Green Party of Canada is urging provincial and territorial leaders to put aside jurisdictional squabbling and come together with the federal...
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Green Party highlights the need for compassion in the repayment of emergency relief benefits
Saturday, 05 Dec 2020 - OTTAWA - Today, Green Party of Canada MPs have sent a letter to National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier calling on her to ensure that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) takes a compassionate...
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Annamie Paul says Canada needs a Green Recovery Plan now to ensure a quick post-pandemic recovery, not a piecemeal approach
Wednesday, 02 Dec 2020 - OTTAWA – Following yesterday’s confirmation that the Liberal government is likely to trigger a confidence vote on the Fall Economic Statement 2020 (FES), Green Party Leader Annamie Paul is urging...
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We need a comprehensive plan that rises to the scale of the challenges and opportunities of this moment, says Annamie Paul
Monday, 30 Nov 2020 - OTTAWA – Responding to today’s Fall Economic Statement 2020 (FES), Green Party Leader Annamie Paul noted that the FES stopped short of presenting a comprehensive plan for the path forward on...
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Post-pandemic recovery planning must start now, says Green Party Leader Annamie Paul
Sunday, 29 Nov 2020 - OTTAWA – In anticipation of tomorrow’s fiscal update from the federal government, the Green Party of Canada underscores the importance of seizing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to complete...
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Statement by Green Party Leader Annamie Paul on vaccine distribution
Friday, 27 Nov 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party has been dismayed to learn that people in Canada may have to wait to receive vaccinations due to a lack of domestic manufacturing capacity. “We must be better prepared next...
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Green Party calls for Emergency Debate on COVID-19
Friday, 20 Nov 2020 - OTTAWA – With new federal modelling showing that, without a stronger response, COVID-19 cases in Canada could swell to over 60,000 per day, the Green Party is calling for an Emergency Debate in the...
