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Canada must prepare for health challenges caused by the climate crisis, say Greens
Media Release | Wednesday, 16 Oct 2019VICTORIA, BC – The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that climate-related illnesses are increasing and need urgent attention. In Canada numerous public health associations, including the...
Immigration lawyer appointed as Green Party critic for immigration and refugees
Media Release | Tuesday, 15 Oct 2019OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has named Meryam Haddad (candidate for Châteauguay-Lacolle) to the party’s Shadow Cabinet as critic on immigration and refugee issues. The Shadow Cabinet...
Green Party Takes Concrete Action to Fight Islamophobia
Media Release | Tuesday, 15 Oct 2019OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada was recently made aware of Islamophobic social media posts from four candidates in Quebec. These candidates have since deleted their posts and apologized. The Green...
Green Party says major reforms needed to ensure fair taxation and fiscal responsibility
Media Release | Tuesday, 15 Oct 2019KAMLOOPS — Canada’s taxation system needs fundamental change to get the country’s spending financed by those with the greatest ability to pay. “Reform is long overdue,” said Green Party Leader...
The Green Party of Canada wants to support public servants cheated by the Phoenix payroll system fiasco
Media Release | Monday, 14 Oct 2019MONTREAL, QC — A Green Party government will not abandon the hard-working employees of the federal public service. Federal government employees have been treated unfairly during the transition from a...
Green Party calls for universal access to affordable child care
Media Release | Monday, 14 Oct 2019OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada will dedicate additional resources to making universal, affordable, early learning and child care (ELCC) system a reality. This plan will provide support for...
Southern Vancouver Island candidates call for truth in political advertising
Media Release | Monday, 14 Oct 2019VICTORIA, B.C. – Green Party candidates on southern Vancouver Island are disappointed by the NDP candidates’ misrepresentation of the Green Party’s policies on abortion and family supports. This week...
Greens pledge major reforms to improve support for veterans
Media Release | Saturday, 12 Oct 2019CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI — The Green Party values the work and sacrifice of active and former members of the Canadian Forces and RCMP. But rising suicide rates among veterans are a clear indication that...
Climate change a serious threat to international stability, says Green Party
Media Release | Friday, 11 Oct 2019OTTAWA, ON — The security and defence of the nation is a fundamental responsibility of any sovereign government. Not since the end of the Cold War has global security seemed so precarious. Climate...
CBC/Navius Research modelling proves Green Party on track to reduce emissions by 60 per cent
Media Release | Friday, 11 Oct 2019OTTAWA – The CBC/Navius Research modelling of the Green Party climate plan shows that it will reduce emissions by close to 60 per cent by 2030, in line with the target established in Mission:...