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    The Robocalls

    Blog | Monday, 27 Feb 2012
    With regards to the allegations of illegal “robocalls” during last federal election, these egregious actions deeply worry me, and I first raised them with Elections Canada last May 19th. Since this...

    May seeks emergency debate on Robocalls

    Media Release | Monday, 27 Feb 2012
    OTTAWA - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, has contacted the Speaker to request an emergency debate on the growing scandal around misleading...

    Anniversary of shameful internment of Japanese-Canadians

    Media Release | Friday, 24 Feb 2012
    OTTAWA -- February 24th marks the 70th anniversary of the uprooting of Japanese Canadians from coastal British Columbia.  "It is important to remember these times in our history and learn so that we...

    Green Party Representative Apologies for Language

    Statement | Wednesday, 15 Feb 2012
    The Green Party of Canada accepts the apology of Robert Miller, Newfoundland and Labrador federal council representative, for his poor choice of language in a twitter post last week. The Green Party...

    False Choice: Economics, Human Rights, or the Environment

    Media Release | Tuesday, 14 Feb 2012
    OTTAWA -- Too many politicians, business leaders and media pundits are setting up a false choice between economics, human rights, and the environment. The fact is there is no need to choose....

    Pipeline Hearings Disrespectful to Indigenous Languages

    Media Release | Monday, 13 Feb 2012
    OTTAWA -- Lorraine Rekmans, Aboriginal Affairs Critic for the Green Party of Canada, is appalled at the treatment being given to Indigenous language speakers at the Joint Review Panel hearings on the...