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Letter to Request Emergency Debate on Canada-China Investment Deal
Media Release | Monday, 01 Oct 2012The Honourable Andrew ScheerSpeakerHouse of CommonsOttawa, OntarioK1A 0A6 September 28, 2012 Dear Mr. Speaker, I write to you today on a matter of the utmost urgency. Pursuant to Standing Order 52(2...
The Green Party Demands the Release of Liaquat Ali Shaikh
Media Release | Friday, 28 Sep 2012OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada demands the immediate release of Liaquat Ali Shaikh, Chairperson of the Pakistan Green Party. Mr. Ali Shaikh is a Canadian resident. On September 19, 2012 Liaquat...
Red Carpet For China
Media Release | Thursday, 27 Sep 2012OTTAWA – Elizabeth May, Green Party of Canada Leader and MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, held a press conference this morning to warn the Canadian public about the Canada-China Foreign Investment...
A smear campaign to protect coal
Blog | Thursday, 27 Sep 2012When staffers for Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn’s National Resources Committee accused an environmental activist of trafficking in child porn, it revealed just how far this pro-coal supporter...
“Conservative MP’s Attempt to Re-Open the Abortion Debate is Disturbing"
Media Release | Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012OTTAWA – Canadian Green Leader Elizabeth May will vote against a Conservative MP’s motion (M-312) tomorrow evening in the House of Commons, which, if adopted, would re-open the abortion debate in...
Congratulations to new NB Greens’ Leader David Coon
Statement | Monday, 24 Sep 2012OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada congratulates Mr. David Coon after his election as Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick on September 22nd 2012. “I congratulate David for his election. I was...
Car Free Day is a Reminder of Harper’s Rejection of a National Transit Strategy
Media Release | Monday, 24 Sep 2012OTTAWA – September 22 is World Car Free Day, a day for everyone to try out daily life without the use of a car. “As a Member of Parliament, I’m committed to working toward policies that help our...
Climate change in the spin cycle
Blog | Friday, 21 Sep 2012It has been a long time since I have heard so much debate in the House about carbon taxes and climate plans. Unfortunately, none of it is focused on the climate crisis. It is the ultimate irony – I...
Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future
Statement | Friday, 21 Sep 2012OTTAWA –Statement by Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace: “The theme chosen this year by the United Nations for...
The Good Things That Are Happening
Blog | Thursday, 20 Sep 2012From most of my Island Tides columns, one could conclude that my every waking hour was absorbed in documenting the horrific decisions of the current federal government. It has become a truism that Mr...