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Reject $4-billion request for Muskrat Falls and invest in alternative energy projects: Greens
Media Release | Monday, 25 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 22, 2016 - The Green Party of Canada is urging Prime Minister Trudeau and Cabinet to reject taking on $4 billion in new debt to pay for the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric dam project in...
Green Party calls on Environment Canada to reverse approval of toxic ocean oil spill chemical Corexit
Media Release | Thursday, 21 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 21, 2016 – The Green Party of Canada is calling on Environment Canada and Cabinet to reverse a decision that allows off-shore drilling companies to spray a toxic chemical after an oil...
Green Party of Canada condemns statements made by former candidate
Media Release | Friday, 15 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 15, 2016 – The Green Party of Canada condemns in the strongest possible terms comments by Monika Schaefer, a former candidate, regarding her views on the Holocaust. “Monika Schaefer’s...
Site C project violates First Nations treaty rights
Media Release | Saturday, 09 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 9, 2016 – The Green Party of Canada released the following statement on the 11th anniversary of the Paddle for the Peace: “The Paddle for the Peace has defended the natural beauty of...
Greens host electoral reform town hall tours across Canada
Media Release | Thursday, 07 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 7, 2016 - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), along with Deputy Leaders Daniel Green and Bruce Hyer, are encouraging all Members of Parliament...
Statement on the third anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic tragedy
Media Release | Wednesday, 06 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 6, 2016 - "The people of Lac-Mégantic who mourn the 47 victims of the rail disaster three years ago and subsequent suicides call on the government to offer more than its best wishes of...
2016 Council Elections and Resolutions ballot results now available
Media Release | Monday, 04 Jul 2016(OTTAWA) July 4, 2016 – The Green Party of Canada released the following statement on the results of the 2016 Council Elections and Resolutions Ballot: 2016 Council Elections results: President –...
Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline consultation ‘inadequate,’ confirms Federal Appeal Court
Media Release | Thursday, 30 Jun 2016(OTTAWA) June 30, 2016 – Today’s Federal Court of Appeal decision to overturn approval of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project is a win for First Nations rights in Canada. “Today’s decision...
Stronger climate targets needed now: Elizabeth May to Environment and Climate Change Canada
Media Release | Thursday, 30 Jun 2016(OTTAWA) June 30, 2016 – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), submitted her recommendations today to the office of Environment and Climate Change Canada, to...
Elizabeth May responds to North American Climate, Clean Energy, and Environment Partnership
Media Release | Wednesday, 29 Jun 2016(OTTAWA) June 29, 2016 – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), issued the following statement following the announcement of the North American Climate, Clean...