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More than money was abused; Greens call for inquiry into G20-G8 civil liberty abuses
Thursday, 09 Jun 2011 - OTTAWA - The Auditor General’s final report into the G20-G8 summit reveals a gross abuse of the public purse, with overspending, overestimates of costs, lack of proper approval processes, and...
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New report shows total oil sands emissions close to double widely used figures
Wednesday, 08 Jun 2011 - The report can be downloaded at: http://greenparty.ca/issues/alberta-oil-sands OTTAWA - A new comprehensive report by an independent researcher, Michelle Mech, is garnering attention as it shows that...
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On Environment Week, Government of Canada missing in action
Wednesday, 08 Jun 2011 - OTTAWA - Today is World Oceans Day, Canadian National Clean Air Day, and both World Environment Week and Canadian Environment Week. Today the Green Party of Canada is noting the sad irony that the...
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Budget once again fails on long-term planning and vision
Monday, 06 Jun 2011 - OTTAWA - The post-election budget, as expected, tracks with the pre-election budget with only two significant changes – $2.2 Billion for Quebec to harmonize sales taxes, and the phase-out of one part...
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Media Advisory: Elizabeth May to address Federation of Canadian Municipalities AGM
Friday, 03 Jun 2011 - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, will deliver a keynote address to the membership of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) at the FCM...
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The need for a human rights–based approach to drugs policy
Thursday, 02 Jun 2011 - OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada urges the Canadian government to use a human rights–based approach in its efforts to reduce the harmful effects of the use and trafficking of drugs. Elizabeth May...
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Greens demand more information about possible radiation risks
Thursday, 02 Jun 2011 - OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada wants to see Canada take action to increase transparency around possible radioactive contamination in the wake of the Fukushima...
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Elizabeth May calls for Approval of the Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area and a Major Expansion of Marine Sanctuaries
Friday, 27 May 2011 - Green Party leader and MP Elizabeth May called today for the federal and provincial governments to approve the creation of a Southern Strait of Georgia National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) and...
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Green MP and leader Elizabeth May calls for final approval of a new National Park in BC’s South Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys
Thursday, 26 May 2011 - Elizabeth May, Green Party leader and MP for Saanich-Gluf-Islands, is calling for final approval of a new national park in the South Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys in southern BC. May is supporting...
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Climate must be part of G8 economic talks
Wednesday, 25 May 2011 - OTTAWA - This week, G8 leaders will meet in France to discuss global issues, with stabilizing the global economy at the top of the agenda. “Discussions on the economy can no longer ignore the threat...
