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Greens call on federal government to decriminalize possession of opioids and other illicit drugs before Canada Day
Media Release | Friday, 18 Jun 2021OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to save lives by immediately decriminalizing possession of opioids and other illicit drugs and creating a national safe supply...
Following the horrific Islamophobic attack last week in London, Ontario, Green Party supports the National Council of Canadian Muslim’s call for a national summit
Media Release | Friday, 11 Jun 2021OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada supports the National Council of Canadian Muslims calling for a national summit to address the rise of Islamophobia in Canada and is ready to host such an event. “...
The Green Party is disappointed that Ms. Atwin is leaving but accepts her decision
Media Release | Thursday, 10 Jun 2021OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Annamie Paul has issued the following statement: “Today we learned that Jenica Atwin, Green MP for Fredericton, New Brunswick has crossed the floor to join the Liberal...
Backroom deal by Liberals and NDP on Bill C-12 impedes delivery of climate legislation that meets scientific criteria and offers credible accountability
Media Release | Tuesday, 01 Jun 2021OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is alarmed by recent actions by Liberal and NDP MPs to limit debate on Bill C-12, the Climate Accountability Act, to seven hours and to exclude input from climate...
Green Party of Canada reiterates call for immediate ceasefire and respect for international law
Media Release | Sunday, 16 May 2021The Green Party of Canada is alarmed by the escalating violence throughout Israel and Gaza and the mounting loss of life. Over the past weeks, increasing violence in Israel and Gaza has led to the...
With Greyhound Canada closure, Green Party of Canada calls on government to ensure accessible, reliable, and affordable transportation in every community
Media Release | Friday, 14 May 2021OTTAWA — Greyhound Canada’s announcement that it will permanently shut down all of its bus lines is devastating for the communities who rely on this critical service, many of which have been...
The federal government should prepare for the closure of Line 5 by developing contingency plans and alternative sourcing options say Greens
Media Release | Tuesday, 11 May 2021OTTAWA — The Green Party of Canada supports the decision by Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan to revoke Enbridge’s permit to operate a dual pipeline through the Straits of Mackinac, because it...
Green Party opposes the construction of any new gas or oil pipelines in Quebec
Media Release | Tuesday, 11 May 2021MONTREAL - Concerned by the proposed construction of a new pipeline to carry liquefied natural gas (LNG) from southern Quebec to a plant in Nova Scotia, the Green Party of Canada is urging the...
Lack of substantial emissions targets or credible climate plan among reasons Greens voted no on Bill C-12
Media Release | Tuesday, 04 May 2021OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada voted against the scope and principle of Bill C-12, the Climate Accountability Act, citing the absence of credible targets for Canada to meet its international...
Canada needs a national strategy for long-term care now, not in a year’s time, says Annamie Paul
Media Release | Thursday, 29 Apr 2021OTTAWA – Following today’s press conference with Ontario Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner and president and CEO of CanAge, Laura Tamblyn Watts, Green Party of Canada Leader Annamie Paul reiterated...