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A smear campaign to protect coal
Blog | Thursday, 27 Sep 2012When staffers for Republican Congressman Doug Lamborn’s National Resources Committee accused an environmental activist of trafficking in child porn, it revealed just how far this pro-coal supporter...
“Conservative MP’s Attempt to Re-Open the Abortion Debate is Disturbing"
Media Release | Tuesday, 25 Sep 2012OTTAWA – Canadian Green Leader Elizabeth May will vote against a Conservative MP’s motion (M-312) tomorrow evening in the House of Commons, which, if adopted, would re-open the abortion debate in...
Congratulations to new NB Greens’ Leader David Coon
Statement | Monday, 24 Sep 2012OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada congratulates Mr. David Coon after his election as Leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick on September 22nd 2012. “I congratulate David for his election. I was...
Car Free Day is a Reminder of Harper’s Rejection of a National Transit Strategy
Media Release | Monday, 24 Sep 2012OTTAWA – September 22 is World Car Free Day, a day for everyone to try out daily life without the use of a car. “As a Member of Parliament, I’m committed to working toward policies that help our...
Climate change in the spin cycle
Blog | Friday, 21 Sep 2012It has been a long time since I have heard so much debate in the House about carbon taxes and climate plans. Unfortunately, none of it is focused on the climate crisis. It is the ultimate irony – I...
Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future
Statement | Friday, 21 Sep 2012OTTAWA –Statement by Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands, on the occasion of the International Day of Peace: “The theme chosen this year by the United Nations for...
The Good Things That Are Happening
Blog | Thursday, 20 Sep 2012From most of my Island Tides columns, one could conclude that my every waking hour was absorbed in documenting the horrific decisions of the current federal government. It has become a truism that Mr...
The Green Party of Canada Urges All MPs To Support Bill C-305
Media Release | Wednesday, 19 Sep 2012OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May urges all Members of Parliament to vote this evening in favour of Bill C-305, the National Transit Strategy Act. This Bill is sponsored by Member of...
Greens Challenge Harper and Mulcair: “We Need Less Carbon and More Truth”
Media Release | Wednesday, 19 Sep 2012OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May is deploring both Stephen Harper’s and Thomas Mulcair’s stand on the issue of a carbon tax system for Canada. “I am saddened to see the Conservative and NDP...
Why I think we are absolute idiots if we approve CNOOC take-over of Nexen
Blog | Tuesday, 18 Sep 2012It is hard to know how else to put it. I don’t want to get anyone freaked out or overly alarmed, but are we paying any attention? Attention should be paid to the fact that the Prime Minister has...