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Let the Mass Casualty Commission report be the last laying bare the failings of the RCMP, say Greens
Media Release | Wednesday, 19 Apr 2023Three years ago today, Canadians were devastated by the news coming out of Nova Scotia. Particularly for Nova Scotians, the grief was overwhelming. “Now that the Mass Casualty Commission has reported...
Kitchener Centre MP’s housing solution would generate at least $285 million
Media Release | Tuesday, 04 Apr 2023Ottawa, ON – On the heels of a federal budget with one singular new investment in housing, the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) has found a measure proposed by MP Mike Morrice would generate...
Prince Edward Island Provincial Election: Green Party disadvantaged by voting system
Media Release | Tuesday, 04 Apr 2023Charlottetown - The Green Party of Canada congratulates Peter Bevan-Baker and Karla Bernard on retaining their seats in the Provincial Legislature on Monday night, with the party winning over 21% of...
Liberal Government Must Stop Discrimination of Sex Workers and 2SLGBTQIA+ Community in Proposed Expungement Act Amendments
Statement | Tuesday, 04 Apr 2023(Ottawa, April 4, 2023) - On March 7, the federal government announced that amendments to the Expungement of Historically Unjust Convictions Act. While these are meant to “represent yet another...
Green legislation for environmental justice clears the House of Commons
Media Release | Wednesday, 29 Mar 2023Ottawa - By a vote of 178 yays and 144 nays, Bill C-226, a private members bill to address environmental racism and promote environmental justice has received its final vote of approval from the...
Federal Budget Fails People and Planet, Opens Arctic for Drilling
Media Release | Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023Ottawa - The Green Party of Canada had made a strong case that Budget 2023 must focus on people and the planet. This budget misses the mark and fails to position Canada as a climate leader by funding...
GPC Leader and Deputy Leader offer congratulations to Janine Gibson, new leader of the Manitoba Greens
Media Release | Monday, 27 Mar 2023Ottawa - Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault are very pleased to offer their sincere congratulations to Janine Gibson, as the newly elected Leader of the Green Party of Manatoba. Ms. Gibson was...
Budget 2023 Must Prioritize People and Planet, Say Greens
Media Release | Monday, 27 Mar 2023- As Canadians face increased costs of living from housing to groceries, Greens call on the NDP-supported Liberal government’s Budget 2023 to prioritize people and the planet. The Green Party of...
Stark UN Climate Warnings Warrant " Deep, Rapid and Sustained " Action, Greens Say
Media Release | Tuesday, 21 Mar 2023OTTAWA - In its "last chance " assessment report released yesterday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a veritable call to arms. “It is not hyperbole that this is a ‘...
Greens Call for Collective Action for International Women’s Day
Statement | Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day, taking the opportunity to acknowledge, appreciate and encourage the accomplishments of women around the globe. On this day, we...