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International Day for World's Indigenous Peoples
Media Release | Tuesday, 09 Aug 2011The Green Party of Canada is joining with many across the globe to mark the International Day of the World's Indigenous People on August 9. This year's theme is "Indigenous designs: celebrating...
Libya mission creep undermines R2P possibilities for Syria crisis
Media Release | Thursday, 04 Aug 2011OTTAWA - The Green Party strongly supports the Conservative government’s condemnation of the Syrian regime’s continuing slaughter of civilian protesters. However, the Green Party also calls on...
Deep Cuts at Environment Canada
Media Release | Wednesday, 03 Aug 2011OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada has learned of deep cuts at Environment Canada, with nearly 800 people being let go. Over 200 are professionals -- scientists, chemists, meteorologists, engineers—...
Keep the Internet open and affordable!
Media Release | Friday, 29 Jul 2011OTTAWA -- Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada, met with the citizen engagement organization OpenMedia.ca to discuss growing concerns with out of control Internet and mobile phone fees...
Let Scientists Speak
Media Release | Thursday, 28 Jul 2011OTTAWA -- The Green Party of Canada is calling on the Minister of Fisheries, Keith Ashfield to un-muzzle scientists in the wake of fisheries scientist Kristi Miller being prevented from speaking to...
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...