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    Harper assault on environment continues

    Media Release | Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012
    SIDNEY, BC -- Prime Minister Harper has dropped any pretence that he cares about Canada’s natural environment, reducing the federal government’s oversight role to miniscule proportions. “It is full...

    Charter of Rights and Freedoms being threatened

    Media Release | Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012
    SIDNEY, BC – An increasing number of Canadians are aware of the Harper Conservatives’ attacks on our democracy – proroguing and contempt of Parliament, limiting debate, secret committee hearings –...

    Funding Cut Set-back for Native Women’s Goal of Equality

    Media Release | Saturday, 14 Apr 2012
    OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada is calling for the restoration of Health Canada funding to the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC). “This cut in funding is a real blow to a valuable...

    Need for Land Mine Awareness Continues

    Media Release | Wednesday, 04 Apr 2012
    OTTAWA - April 4th marks the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, raising awareness about the damaging consequences of explosive remnants of war. “There are countless...

    Earth Hour Calls for Action

    Media Release | Friday, 30 Mar 2012
    OTTAWA- In the wake of the most anti-environmental budget seen in Canada, the country will mark Earth Hour, sending a message that citizens care about sustainability.  “By the simple act of flipping...

    Harper issues a “tough on nature” budget

    Media Release | Thursday, 29 Mar 2012
    OTTAWA - The Harper Conservatives have followed through on threats to erode environmental protection and grease the wheels for greater fossil fuel development. As well, it has killed the voice of its...

    Green Scissors -- Where to cut and where to invest

    Media Release | Monday, 26 Mar 2012
    Elizabeth May budget speech at University of Ottawa OTTAWA - Cutting waste and powering up the economy should be the focus of the upcoming federal government budget, says the Green Party of...

    Congratulations to Thomas Mulcair

    Media Release | Sunday, 25 Mar 2012
    OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada sends sincere congratulations to the new Leader of the New Democratic Party, Thomas Mulcair.  “I look forward to working with the new Leader of the Official...