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Greens urge federal government to show leadership internationally
Media Release | Thursday, 21 May 2020OTTAWA – Green Party MPs are urging the federal government to uphold its obligations to the international community, and work to advance human rights, climate action and stability between nations...
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...
Greens concerned about impacts of COVID-19 on First Nations communities near public campgrounds
Media Release | Wednesday, 13 May 2020OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada says that opening campgrounds in Quebec and Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic will endanger First Nations communities. “We are very worried about First Nations...
Greens stress post-COVID-19 recovery stimulus most effective when developed with climate in mind
Media Release | Wednesday, 13 May 2020OTTAWA – Green Party MPs applaud the federal government’s pandemic relief efforts made during the COVID-19 pandemic and appreciate ongoing opportunities for dialogue and consultation between the...
Green MPs condemn Israeli plan to annex more Palestinian land
Media Release | Monday, 11 May 2020OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is disturbed by recent reports that Israel’s new coalition government intends to annex significant parts of the West Bank Palestinian territories, occupied by...
Glen Murray is a contestant for Green Party of Canada leadership
Media Release | Monday, 11 May 2020OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada has accepted the nomination of Glen Murray as a contestant for the party’s leadership. The new leader will be chosen at a national convention to be held in...
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 MPs push for increased funding for Canada Summer Jobs program
Media Release | Thursday, 07 May 2020OTTAWA – Green Party MPs are urging Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Minister Carla Qualtrough and the federal government to immediately put more money into the Canada...
No bailout for airlines until they give full cash refunds for COVID-19 cancellations, say Greens
Media Release | Thursday, 07 May 2020OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is calling on Finance Minister Bill Morneau and the federal government to ensure that any taxpayer bailout for the airline industry is contingent on full cash...