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Whatever happened to the contempt charges? What happened to release of Afghan detainee documents?
Blog | Friday, 29 Jul 2011One of the most aggravating things about the current state of Canadian journalism is the spotty and fragmented way in which events are reported. When my book detailing the...
Let Scientists Speak
Media Release | Thursday, 28 Jul 2011OTTAWA -- The Green Party of Canada is calling on the Minister of Fisheries, Keith Ashfield to un-muzzle scientists in the wake of fisheries scientist Kristi Miller being prevented from speaking to...
Negotiations must be in Good Faith
Media Release | Thursday, 28 Jul 2011OTTAWA -- The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs John Duncan must immediately confirm that the federal government has not been engaged in bad faith bargaining, says the Green Party of Canada. “...
The Twitter fire storm and why I said what I said about Wi-Fi
Blog | Wednesday, 27 Jul 2011It has been an interesting day. While doing my work on constituency matters, I tried to keep at bay a growing furor over why I had tweeted about the safety of electromagnetic radiation and Wi-Fi. I...
BC Greens say Smart Meter health concerns demand action
Media Release | Wednesday, 27 Jul 2011VICTORIA, BC –– All jurisdictions imposing blanket implementation of wireless Smart Meters face citizen backlash. Many have placed a moratorium on the installation of wireless Smart Meters pending...
Message to our Members
Blog | Monday, 25 Jul 2011My mantra in politics has been “Voting matters; participation matters; citizens have power.” Voting also matters in internal party issues, and members have power. Please take the...
Greens send best wishes to Layton
Media Release | Monday, 25 Jul 2011SIDNEY, BC - The Green Party of Canada is sending prayers and best wishes for Jack Layton to recover in his battle with cancer. "Jack Layton has been dedicated to public service all his life. From...
Green Party statement on tragedy in Norway
Media Release | Friday, 22 Jul 2011SIDNEY, BC - Green Party leader Elizabeth May expressed shock and sympathy at the disturbing news of the dual tragedies in Norway. While the shootings at the youth camp and the bombing in downtown...
CEAA cuts provoke outrage
Media Release | Thursday, 21 Jul 2011OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada is outraged at the news that the Harper government is slashing funding to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA). The latest cut of 43.1% comes on the...
What’s next for Harry Potter?
Blog | Saturday, 16 Jul 2011Now that our boy wizard has vanquished evil and defeated “He who must not be named,” what is next? Harry Potter and the Deathly Climate Hallows? Harry Potter and the Planet of Fire? Harry Potter...