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The Green Party extends good wishes to the LGBTQ2S+ community for a Happy Pride Month
Statement | Wednesday, 02 Jun 2021OTTAWA – June is Pride Month in Canada and the Green Party of Canada would like to extend its warmest wishes to members of LGBTQ2S+ communities across the country for a happy Pride season of...
Green Party Statement regarding the tragic discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children at former Kamloops residential school
Statement | Tuesday, 01 Jun 2021OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is devastated by the recent discovery of the remains of 215 Indigenous children at the former Kamloops Indian residential school on the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc...
Backroom deal by Liberals and NDP on Bill C-12 impedes delivery of climate legislation that meets scientific criteria and offers credible accountability
Media Release | Tuesday, 01 Jun 2021OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is alarmed by recent actions by Liberal and NDP MPs to limit debate on Bill C-12, the Climate Accountability Act, to seven hours and to exclude input from climate...
Green Party Statement for Canadian Environment Week
Statement | Sunday, 30 May 2021OTTAWA – Canadian Environment Week highlights the importance of conserving and protecting Canada’s abundant natural resources. This year’s theme, Ecosystem Restoration, promotes awareness and action...
Green Party Statement for Paramedic Services Week
Statement | Monday, 24 May 2021OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada thanks Canada’s paramedics for their selfless service and acknowledges their courage and dedication. The theme for this year’s Paramedics Service Week, Paramedic...
Green Party Statement on the anniversary of the end of armed conflict in Sri Lanka
Statement | Tuesday, 18 May 2021OTTAWA – Today, the Green Party of Canada marks the 12th anniversary of the end of the armed conflict in Sri Lanka. The decades-long civil war devastated the nation, leaving families and communities...
Green Party Statement for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Statement | Monday, 17 May 2021OTTAWA – Today, on International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), the Green Party of Canada joins with LGBTIQ+ people everywhere to support and advocate for their...
Green Party of Canada reiterates call for immediate ceasefire and respect for international law
Media Release | Sunday, 16 May 2021The Green Party of Canada is alarmed by the escalating violence throughout Israel and Gaza and the mounting loss of life. Over the past weeks, increasing violence in Israel and Gaza has led to the...
With Greyhound Canada closure, Green Party of Canada calls on government to ensure accessible, reliable, and affordable transportation in every community
Media Release | Friday, 14 May 2021OTTAWA — Greyhound Canada’s announcement that it will permanently shut down all of its bus lines is devastating for the communities who rely on this critical service, many of which have been...
Green Party Statement for Eid-al-Fitr
Statement | Thursday, 13 May 2021OTTAWA – Tonight’s new moon heralds the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim festival that marks the end of Ramadan and ushers in the month of Shawwal. “This year’s celebration of Eid al-Fitr will...