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Iraq War is costly; accountability required.
Media Release | Tuesday, 17 Feb 2015“I believe Stephen Harper has purposely misled the public about the true nature of the mission. He is hoping that instilling fear will blind Canadians to the costs and the risks.”- Elizabeth May (...
Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke nominates Frances Litman as Green Party Candidate
Media Release | Monday, 16 Feb 2015Elizabeth May was on hand to welcome the new candidate at the open nomination meeting (VICTORIA) – Award-winning photographer, former journalist, and community organizer, Frances Litman, will...
Stephen Harper ready to trample on Canadian workers’ rights once again
Media Release | Monday, 16 Feb 2015(OTTAWA) – “Canadian Pacific’s affluence was a gift from Sir John A. McDonald and Canada,” added Bruce Hyer, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay...
Statement by the Green Party of Canada – National Flag Day
Statement | Sunday, 15 Feb 2015(OTTAWA) - Today marks the 50th birthday of the flag of Canada. The Green Party of Canada celebrates the rich cultural heritage that the Canadian flag has come to symbolize. “Our flag embodies the...
Dear Bitumen - Breaking up with Fossil Fuels
Blog | Friday, 13 Feb 2015Dear Bitumen, I must be blunt – I don’t know what we ever saw in you. You seemed popular, like all of the countries wanted to be with you. We thought maybe your exports could support us financially....
Elizabeth May will discuss upcoming climate change negotiations in Victoria tonight
Media Advisory | Monday, 09 Feb 2015(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Saanich – Gulf Islands, will speak at a forum tonight in Victoria, B.C., entitled: A New International...
Community-based health research key to preventing diseases caused by environmental degradation
Blog | Monday, 09 Feb 2015(OTTAWA) - Canada needs far more research on preventing human diseases caused by environmental degradation. This research must be more community-based. This will lead to preventive measures better...
Harper’s police state law
Blog | Sunday, 08 Feb 2015(OTTAWA) - I remember the events of October 22. While I was in lock-down on Parliament Hill, I remember who hid in a closet and who ran toward gun fire. The guy in the closet is now planning to...
Elizabeth May demands that Canadian journalist, Mohamed Fahmy, be immediately released
Media Release | Sunday, 08 Feb 2015“It is the Prime Minister’s foremost responsibility to protect Canadian citizens, so I ask this question to Stephen Harper: Why have you refused to do so?” -Elizabeth May (OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May,...
Elizabeth May: Supreme Court Decision on end-of-life debate restores dignity to terminally ill Canadians
Media Release | Friday, 06 Feb 2015(OTTAWA) - Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Saanich – Gulf Islands, said today’s unanimous Supreme Court decision respects an adult’s ability to decide...