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Green Party response to Economic snapshot
Media Release | Wednesday, 08 Jul 2020OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada responded today to the fiscal snapshot provided by Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s economic update. “Never before has it been so clear that the economy takes a...
Canadians need answers: Parliamentarians launch inquiry into Wellness Checks
Media Release | Wednesday, 08 Jul 2020OTTAWA – Following a spate of deaths across Canada at the hands of law enforcement in the course of 'wellness checks,' parliamentarians have announced that an inquiry in the Senate will be pursued....
Green Party Statement for Canada Day 2020
Statement | Wednesday, 01 Jul 2020OTTAWA – The Green Party is excited to join Canadians everywhere for the National Virtual Canada Day Celebrations: Canada Day Across the Country. The daytime and evening shows, hosted by Serena Ryder...
Green Party Commitment to Anti-Discrimination
Statement | Monday, 29 Jun 2020At the Green Party of Canada, we are committed to being true allies for change. We have a responsibility to speak out against injustice, and do the important work of dismantling systemic and...
The Green Party of Canada Statement on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
Statement | Wednesday, 24 Jun 2020OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada extends warm wishes to Quebecers and all francophone Canadians, for a joyful Fête nationale du Québec and Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. On June 24, Canadians from coast...
TVO hosts first official Green Party leadership debates
Media Release | Monday, 22 Jun 2020TORONTO – On June 23, 2020, TVO will host the first official Green Party of Canada leadership debate. All 10 leadership contestants will participate in the two-debate format, moderated by Steve...
Green Party Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Statement | Sunday, 21 Jun 2020OTTAWA – On National Indigenous Peoples Day, Jenica Atwin (MP, Fredericton), Green caucus critic for Indigenous and northern affairs, reminds Canadians that we must accept the truth of Canada’s...
Green Party Statement for UN World Refugee Day
Statement | Friday, 19 Jun 2020OTTAWA – The UN Refugee Agency estimates that there are now almost 80 million forcibly displaced persons including 26 million refugees. On UN World Refugee Day, the Green Party of Canada commits to...
Ten contestants will face off in first Green Party leadership debate
Media Release | Friday, 19 Jun 2020OTTAWA – The 10 contenders for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada will line up for the first all-contestants debate at 7 p.m. EDT on Sunday. Hosted by Fair Vote Canada and moderated by two...
Greens demand a full inquiry into the RCMP
Media Release | Wednesday, 17 Jun 2020OTTAWA – Last week, Green Party parliamentary leader Elizabeth May stated: “The RCMP is a racist institution.” Today, Ms. May provided further evidence of the institution’s racist, anti-Indigenous...