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Negotiations must be in Good Faith
Media Release | Thursday, 28 Jul 2011OTTAWA -- The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs John Duncan must immediately confirm that the federal government has not been engaged in bad faith bargaining, says the Green Party of Canada. “...
BC Greens say Smart Meter health concerns demand action
Media Release | Wednesday, 27 Jul 2011VICTORIA, BC –– All jurisdictions imposing blanket implementation of wireless Smart Meters face citizen backlash. Many have placed a moratorium on the installation of wireless Smart Meters pending...
Greens send best wishes to Layton
Media Release | Monday, 25 Jul 2011SIDNEY, BC - The Green Party of Canada is sending prayers and best wishes for Jack Layton to recover in his battle with cancer. "Jack Layton has been dedicated to public service all his life. From...
Green Party statement on tragedy in Norway
Media Release | Friday, 22 Jul 2011SIDNEY, BC - Green Party leader Elizabeth May expressed shock and sympathy at the disturbing news of the dual tragedies in Norway. While the shootings at the youth camp and the bombing in downtown...
CEAA cuts provoke outrage
Media Release | Thursday, 21 Jul 2011OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada is outraged at the news that the Harper government is slashing funding to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA). The latest cut of 43.1% comes on the...
Foreign civilian workers fleeing Libya subject to human rights abuses and violent reprisals
Media Release | Friday, 15 Jul 2011OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada is calling attention to a developing humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands of migrant workers are trying to escape the intensifying civil war in Libya....
Canada must pressure the newly elected Burmese Government to move towards full democracy
Media Release | Thursday, 07 Jul 2011OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada urges Canada to pressure the new Burmese government to show its intent to move quickly towards a democratic state that respects the freedom of speech and the right...
East Africa facing climate crisis and possible famine
Media Release | Thursday, 07 Jul 2011OTTAWA - The situation in East African is becoming dire and a quick Canadian response could save many lives, says the Green Party. Following up on an awareness campaign by the respected Canadian NGO...
Thousands of Canadians apologize to the world for Canadian asbestos
Media Release | Wednesday, 06 Jul 2011OTTAWA – One week after launching the “We’re sorry” campaign, thousands of Canadians have joined the Facebook group and emailed imsorry@greenparty.ca to express their personal feelings of shame and...
Green Party supports Calgary Stampede, urges end to calf roping
Media Release | Tuesday, 05 Jul 2011CALGARY – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May will attend the Calgary Stampede again this year, showing her support for an iconic Canadian event. However, the Green Party is also supporting a call from...