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    Victory in Battle Against Keystone Pipeline

    Media Release | Friday, 11 Nov 2011
    OTTAWA - President Obama has put the Keystone XL pipeline on hold, citing concerns over climate change and the problematic route.  Green Leader and MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands Elizabeth May commented...

    Remembrance Day

    Statement | Friday, 11 Nov 2011
    On behalf of all of us in the Green Party of Canada, members and staff, candidates and councillors, I want to extend our thanks and support for veterans of Canadian engagements in peace-keeping, war...

    Silencing debate: A government in a hurry

    Blog | Wednesday, 09 Nov 2011
    It was beginning to look as though I would not be able to deliver on a promise I made in the election.  If you (dear reader) made it to any of the all candidate meetings, or came to any smaller “...

    Canada to sabotage Kyoto?

    Media Release | Tuesday, 08 Nov 2011
    OTTAWA - Environment Minister Peter Kent today promised that Canada would have no part in the second phase of Kyoto, despite repeated and urgent calls from the world’s scientists for developed...

    Congratulations to Saskatchewan Greens

    Media Release | Tuesday, 08 Nov 2011
    The federal Green Party sends congratulations for a great election effort toall of the Greens in Saskatchewan.   "I truly commend the wonderfulvolunteers in Saskatchewan for advancing the Green cause...

    Occupy

    Blog | Sunday, 06 Nov 2011
    If there is one convenient media put-down for the “Occupy Movement” it is that it has no coherent set of demands, no apparent leader and no clear organization. For Canadian commentators, including...

    Canadian could face 5 years in prison for peaceful protest

    Media Release | Saturday, 05 Nov 2011
    After visiting Bahrain, Naser al Raas, a Canadian citizen, was arrested, tortured, and held in solitary confinement for one month.  He was then released but has now been sentenced to charges that...

    Greens: Look Down Under to Get Over Double-Dip Recession Risk

    Media Release | Thursday, 27 Oct 2011
    Ottawa - The Green Party of Canada is calling on Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to explore the innovative Australian economic stimulus packages of  2008 and 2009 that helped that country - alone among...