OTTAWA - Green MPs Elizabeth May and Mike Morrice voted today in opposition to a motion of non-confidence, emphasizing the need to focus on progress, not partisan bickering. They called on all parties to prioritize addressing the most urgent issues facing Canadians.
"Canadians want their government to act decisively on the issues that matter most, not waste time on partisan power plays," said Leader Elizabeth May. "We have a lot of work almost at the finish line and should get that work done, such as ending exports of thermal coal with Bill C-33 reducing the threats to our Southern Resident Killer Whales and acting to protect vulnerable women from intimate partner violence and coercive control. We also need bill C-40 (the David Milgaard bill) to create a process to review and reverse wrongful convictions. These and other bills represent collaborative work across party lines."
The Green Party expressed frustration with the current legislative logjam in the House of Commons, which has resulted from a combination of Conservative filibustering and Liberal delays. The Liberals have failed to comply with a parliamentary order from June, giving the Conservatives further grounds to obstruct the legislative process.
"We voted today to keep Parliament working because Canadians need us to focus on solutions," said MP Mike Morrice, Green Party MP for Kitchener Centre. "This filibuster and the government’s failure to comply with parliamentary orders are delaying critical progress on affordability and climate action. Every moment spent on partisan games is a moment lost for the people we were elected to serve."
The Greens urged all parties to work collaboratively to resolve the impasse and expedite key legislation, including measures to address the housing crisis, affordability, and the climate emergency.
"We need to get work done, not bow to the endless and rhyming chants," Elizabeth May concluded. "We agree Canadians want change. We want change - but we really hate waste! We will have an election in 2025, and Greens want to ensure our Parliament does its work before we pull the plug on the hard work we have all done."
The Green Party of Canada continues to advocate for constructive, collaborative governance that prioritizes the well-being of Canadians and the environment over partisan interests.
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