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The devastating heat-related deaths in British Columbia should mobilise all of Canada to adopt an ambitious climate action plan, says Annamie Paul
Friday, 30 Jul 2021 - OTTAWA – British Columbia’s chief coroner, Lisa Lapointe confirmed this week that 570 of the 815 sudden deaths that occurred during B.C.’s recent extreme heat event, are directly attributable to the...
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Greens call for an extension on full CRB as deadline for reduced payments looms
Wednesday, 21 Jul 2021 - OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is calling on the government to abandon its cuts to the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB). Almost 735,000 new individuals were approved for CRB between June 20 to...
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Green Party of Canada Announces New Shadow Cabinet
Thursday, 08 Jul 2021 - OTTAWA - The Leader of the Green Party of Canada, Annamie Paul, has announced the first members of the newest cohort of the Green Party of Canada Shadow Cabinet. Over the course of the week, new...
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Greens call on federal government to decriminalize possession of opioids and other illicit drugs before Canada Day
Friday, 18 Jun 2021 - OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to save lives by immediately decriminalizing possession of opioids and other illicit drugs and creating a national safe supply...
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Following the horrific Islamophobic attack last week in London, Ontario, Green Party supports the National Council of Canadian Muslim’s call for a national summit
Friday, 11 Jun 2021 - OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada supports the National Council of Canadian Muslims calling for a national summit to address the rise of Islamophobia in Canada and is ready to host such an event. “...
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The Green Party is disappointed that Ms. Atwin is leaving but accepts her decision
Thursday, 10 Jun 2021 - OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Annamie Paul has issued the following statement: “Today we learned that Jenica Atwin, Green MP for Fredericton, New Brunswick has crossed the floor to join the Liberal...
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Backroom deal by Liberals and NDP on Bill C-12 impedes delivery of climate legislation that meets scientific criteria and offers credible accountability
Tuesday, 01 Jun 2021 - OTTAWA – 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...
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Green Party of Canada reiterates call for immediate ceasefire and respect for international law
Sunday, 16 May 2021 - The 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...
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With Greyhound Canada closure, Green Party of Canada calls on government to ensure accessible, reliable, and affordable transportation in every community
Friday, 14 May 2021 - OTTAWA — 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...
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The federal government should prepare for the closure of Line 5 by developing contingency plans and alternative sourcing options say Greens
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 - OTTAWA — The Green Party of Canada supports the decision by Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan to revoke Enbridge’s permit to operate a dual pipeline through the Straits of Mackinac, because it...
