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May Gives Full Support to New Environment Campaign
Media Release | Tuesday, 08 May 2012Emphasizes Need to Combat Harper’s Environmental Destruction Master Plan OTTAWA – Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party and MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, today gave her full support to the newly...
When a bill is big, complex and nearly unreadable, you can get away with a lot
Blog | Monday, 07 May 2012The budget omnibus bill was best described by Terry Glavin the other day as a “statutory juggernaut that introduces, amends or repeals nearly 70 federal laws.” (Ottawa Citizen, May 5, 2012 “Something...
A devastating first year of Conservative majority rule in Canada
Blog | Monday, 07 May 2012The mainstream media is marking its report cards for the one-year anniversary under Harper Conservative majority rule. The bromides are calming—the Globe and Mail editorial gives the Conservative...
May Submits Letter of Complaint to Ethics Commissioner
Media Release | Monday, 07 May 2012MP Says Number of Harper Conservative Scandals Intolerable OTTAWA– Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands, today filed a complaint with Conflict of Interest...
Mental Health week May 7th- 13th
Media Release | Sunday, 06 May 2012Mental Health Week spans May 7th through 13th, with the goal of encouraging all Canadians to talk and learn more about mental health issues. Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf...
Federal Court says Clawback of Pension Should Stop
Media Release | Thursday, 03 May 2012OTTAWA - The Honourable Mr Justice Barnes of the Federal Court of Canada today ruled in favour of Nova Scotia veteran Dennis Manuge and 4500 other injured veterans involved in a class action suit...
You have to be kidding....
Blog | Wednesday, 02 May 2012Okay, agreed. There’s nothing about Stephen Harper that suggests he is a big joker. He doesn’t speak in public except in modulated monotones. Very reassuring, like Prozac. No off-...
Greens applaud Harb seal bill
Media Release | Wednesday, 02 May 2012OTTAWA - The Green Party applauds Senator Mac Harb for introducing a bill to end Canada's commercial seal hunt for good, which was seconded today by Senator Larry Campbell. The Greens have long...
May: Raising Awareness about Lyme Disease
Media Release | Wednesday, 02 May 2012OTTAWA - May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Green Leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands) is doing her part to help. May will introduce a Private Member’s Bill calling for the development of...
First Year of Harper Conservative Majority Very “Fishy”
Media Release | Wednesday, 02 May 2012OTTAWA – From Election Day to the present, the Harper Conservatives’ first year of majority rule has been dangerous, tragic and nothing less than “fishy,” as it has pushed through its destructive...