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Statement on the 2019 Canadian federal election
Blog | Friday, 18 Oct 2019As we head into the 2019 federal election, let's keep in mind that we're in the midst of a global climate and mass extinction crisis. This crisis threatens growing resource scarcity, the extinction...
Greens will make living in Canada affordable again
Media Release | Friday, 18 Oct 2019SAANICH, B.C. — Access to affordable housing in Canada is disappearing fast as more and more hard-working Canadians find themselves unable to afford either to buy or rent in major urban centres....
International trade agreements must include environmental and human rights commitments, says Green Party
Media Release | Friday, 18 Oct 2019NANAIMO, BC — The massive increase in international trade is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. While trade has created jobs in developing countries, poor working conditions and low...
LEADER’S SCHEDULE: OCT. 18-19
Media Advisory | Thursday, 17 Oct 2019Elizabeth May tours Vancouver Island Friday and Vancouver Saturday October 17, 2019 SIDNEY, B.C. — Leader of the Green Party Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands) will continue her tour through...
Fisheries threatened by climate crisis, need urgent protection, says Green Party
Media Release | Thursday, 17 Oct 2019QUALICUM BEACH, BC — In Canada and around the world corporate-industrial fisheries have inflicted significant environmental damage, threatening the viability of the industry itself and undermining...
Press Progress: Elections Act Violation?
Media Release | Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada has submitted a formal complaint to Canada’s Elections Commissioner regarding the failure of partisan “media project” PressProgress to register as a third party....
Green Party pledges to protect Canada’s North
Media Release | Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019OTTAWA – The Green Party recognizes the importance of Canada’s North and has a strategy to develop its resources while protecting its unique landscape. Canada’s North is warming at twice the rate of...
Green Party removes candidate
Media Release | Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada announced today that Michael Kalmanovich has been removed as its candidate in Edmonton–Strathcona and is no longer a member of the party.The Green Party will have...
Canada must prepare for health challenges caused by the climate crisis, say Greens
Media Release | Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019VICTORIA, BC – The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that climate-related illnesses are increasing and need urgent attention. In Canada numerous public health associations, including the...
LEADER’S SCHEDULE: OCT. 16-19
Media Advisory | Tuesday, 15 Oct 2019Elizabeth May tours Salt Spring Island, Vancouver Island, and Vancouver Wednesday–Saturday October 15, 2019 SIDNEY, B.C. — Leader of the Green Party Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands) will visit...