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Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Statement | Wednesday, 17 May 2017(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “In...
Statement on Vesak Day 2017
Statement | Tuesday, 09 May 2017(OTTAWA) – Vesak Day is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world to remember the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha – the founder of Buddhism. “The Buddha’s life...
Mental Health Week: Reforms needed to mental health services to improve well-being and boost the economy
Statement | Wednesday, 03 May 2017(OTTAWA) – During Mental Health Week, the Green Party of Canada is highlighting the personal, social, and economic benefits that can be gained from strengthening mental health services across the...
Statement on National Day of Mourning 2017
Statement | Friday, 28 Apr 2017(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement on the National Day of Mourning: “Every year on April 28, flags on...
Statement on National Volunteer Week
Statement | Monday, 24 Apr 2017(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), issued the following statement during National Volunteer Week: “National Volunteer Week is a time to...
Statement on Yom HaShoah
Statement | Sunday, 23 Apr 2017(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement on Yom HaShoah, also known as Holocaust Remembrance Day: “The lessons of the...
Statement on Earth Day 2017
Statement | Friday, 21 Apr 2017(OTTAWA) - The Green Party of Canada released the following statement on Earth Day 2017: “Last year, Earth Day marked the momentous occasion of the signing of the Paris Agreement, when Canada joined...
Statement for Easter 2017
Statement | Thursday, 13 Apr 2017(OTTAWA) – As many Canadians gather this weekend for invaluable time with family and friends, the Green Party of Canada extends best wishes to everyone celebrating Easter. For Christians, Good Friday...
Statement for Vaisakhi 2017
Statement | Thursday, 13 Apr 2017(OTTAWA) – The Green Party of Canada extends best wishes to all Sikh-Canadians for a peaceful and joyous Vaisakhi. Vaisakhi celebrates the creation of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, and is also...
Statement on Passover 2017
Statement | Monday, 10 Apr 2017(OTTAWA) April 10, 2017 – The Green Party of Canada extends best wishes to everyone recognizing Passover, which begins at sundown. Passover commemorates liberation from oppression, and is a time for...