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International Task Force Urges Immediate Action on Climate Change: May Proud to Support and Publicize Crucial Statement
Monday, 18 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA – Today, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, an important call to action is being launched. “Action to Face the Urgent Realities of Climate Change” is the result of collaborative work by international...
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Bill C-31 Changes Face of Canada: Legislation Slams Door in the Face of the World’s Most Vulnerable
Tuesday, 12 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA – The passage in the House of Commons last night of Bill C-31, the so-called Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act. moves Canada farther away from the values of a majority of Canadians,...
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May Prepares for Bill C-38 Showdown in the House
Monday, 11 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA - After weeks of preparation, Saanich-Gulf Islands Member of Parliament Elizabeth May today reported that more than 300 of the amendments the Green Party’s parliamentary office submitted...
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Another Alberta Oil Spill from Company with Dismal Safety Record
Saturday, 09 Jun 2012 - Plains Midstream Canada is responsible for yet another oil spill, this time near Red Deer, Alberta.“Plains Midstream pipelines are located in close proximity to Alberta communities and these...
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National Round Table Members Oppose Bill C-38 Repeal of Advisory Body
Thursday, 07 Jun 2012 - Video: Press conference - June 7, 2012 OTTAWA – Five current and past members of the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE) today spoke out against the Bill C-38 repeal of...
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Catalyst Pension Problems shows Need for Wider Reform
Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012 - The Green Party of Canada is in full support of the Catalyst pensioners and is urging government action, both to help these workers and prevent future problems.“We have seen these problems come up...
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Speak Out during World Environment Week
Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA -- World Environment Week spans June 4th to June 8th, with June 5th being Environment Day. “This is a critical time in Canada. Our environment is at serious risk of irreparable harm due to...
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MPs Show Support for BlackOutSpeakOut
Monday, 04 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA – Today is BlackOutSpeakOut day when several of Canada’s top environmental groups, along with thousands of Canadian citizens, will “black out” their websites to protest the Harper...
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May Rises on Bill C-38 Point of Order
Monday, 04 Jun 2012 - Watch now! Elizabeth May Rises on Bill C-38 Point of Order OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, MP Saanich-Gulf Islands, today rose in the House of Commons on a Point of Order relating to Bill...
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May to Raise Bill C-38 Point of Order
Monday, 04 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, MP Saanich-Gulf Islands, will raise a Point of Order regarding the omnibus “budget” Bill C-38 at 12:00pm. It will be based on Standing Order 68 (3): “No...