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Statement from Elizabeth May for Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Statement | Sunday, 01 May 2016(OTTAWA) - “This year, Lyme Disease Awareness month presents a time to reflect on those Canadians affected by Lyme Disease as well as an opportunity for action. From May 15th-17th, in accordance with...
Green Party Statement on National Day of Mourning
Statement | Thursday, 28 Apr 2016Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada, issued the following statement on the 25th National Day of Mourning: “On April 28, we remember those who have lost their lives or have been injured...
30 years after Chernobyl
Statement | Tuesday, 26 Apr 2016OTTAWA - 30 years after the Chernobyl disaster, the world once again pauses to remember the horrible tragedy and consider whether nuclear power is worth the risk. “Any short term benefits of nuclear...
Chag Sameach - Green Party of Canada Statement on Passover
Statement | Friday, 22 Apr 2016(OTTAWA) - The Green Party of Canada wishes a happy holiday to everyone around the world celebrating Passover, which begins today at sundown. Passover commemorates liberation from oppression, serving...
Green Party of Canada Statement on World Health Day 2016
Statement | Thursday, 07 Apr 2016(OTTAWA) - The Green Party of Canada released the following statement for World Health Day 2016: “This year’s World Health Day focus is on diabetes, which affects an estimated 9 million Canadians and...
Statement from Elizabeth May on the appointment of Prof. Michael Lynk as U.N. Special Rapporteur
Statement | Friday, 01 Apr 2016(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), sent the following letter to the office of Minister of Foreign Affairs Stéphane Dion, regarding the confirmed...
Green Party of Canada Supports Demands of Black Lives Matter Toronto Tent City
Statement | Thursday, 31 Mar 2016(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands), released the following statement: “The demands of Black Lives Matter Toronto Tent City require urgent...
Statement on death of Jean Lapierre and family
Statement | Tuesday, 29 Mar 2016(OTTAWA) – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich – Gulf Islands), issued the following statement following the tragic death of former Liberal MP and cabinet minister Jean...
Statement on 2015 election campaign financing in Saanich-Gulf Islands
Statement | Friday, 25 Mar 2016(OTTAWA) – The Green Party of Canada welcomed an update by Canadian Press following a March 24th story that suggested the national party funded Elizabeth May’s election campaign in the riding of...
Statement from the Green Party of Canada on Easter weekend 2016
Statement | Thursday, 24 Mar 2016(OTTAWA) March 24, 2016 - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada (MP, Saanich – Gulf Islands), extends her warmest wishes to Canadians on this Easter weekend. “For practising Christians,...