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Liberal Government Must Stop Discrimination of Sex Workers and 2SLGBTQIA+ Community in Proposed Expungement Act Amendments
Statement | Tuesday, 04 Apr 2023(Ottawa, April 4, 2023) - On March 7, the federal government announced that amendments to the Expungement of Historically Unjust Convictions Act. While these are meant to “represent yet another...
Green legislation for environmental justice clears the House of Commons
Media Release | Wednesday, 29 Mar 2023Ottawa - By a vote of 178 yays and 144 nays, Bill C-226, a private members bill to address environmental racism and promote environmental justice has received its final vote of approval from the...
Federal Budget Fails People and Planet, Opens Arctic for Drilling
Media Release | Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023Ottawa - The Green Party of Canada had made a strong case that Budget 2023 must focus on people and the planet. This budget misses the mark and fails to position Canada as a climate leader by funding...
GPC Leader and Deputy Leader offer congratulations to Janine Gibson, new leader of the Manitoba Greens
Media Release | Monday, 27 Mar 2023Ottawa - Elizabeth May and Jonathan Pedneault are very pleased to offer their sincere congratulations to Janine Gibson, as the newly elected Leader of the Green Party of Manatoba. Ms. Gibson was...
Budget 2023 Must Prioritize People and Planet, Say Greens
Media Release | Monday, 27 Mar 2023- As Canadians face increased costs of living from housing to groceries, Greens call on the NDP-supported Liberal government’s Budget 2023 to prioritize people and the planet. The Green Party of...
Stark UN Climate Warnings Warrant " Deep, Rapid and Sustained " Action, Greens Say
Media Release | Tuesday, 21 Mar 2023OTTAWA - In its "last chance " assessment report released yesterday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a veritable call to arms. “It is not hyperbole that this is a ‘...
Greens Call for Collective Action for International Women’s Day
Statement | Wednesday, 08 Mar 2023Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women’s Day, taking the opportunity to acknowledge, appreciate and encourage the accomplishments of women around the globe. On this day, we...
Greens Demand the Federal Government Condemns Israeli Settler Attacks
Statement | Tuesday, 07 Mar 2023The Green Party of Canada strongly condemns the ongoing Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians resulting in burning of homes, cars, and the killing of innocent civilians as well comments for...
Green Party applauds the adoption of the new UN treaty on ocean biodiversity
Media Release | Monday, 06 Mar 2023The Green Party warmly welcomes the successful conclusion, at the United Nations, of negotiations for a global treaty on ocean biodiversity. Fifteen years in the making, the resulting agreement will...
Ombuds and Appeals Committee Terms Of Reference
Update | Sunday, 26 Feb 2023Ombuds and Appeals Committee (OAC) Terms of ReferenceA. MANDATEThe Ombuds & Appeals Committee (OAC) is guided by the Constitution and Bylaws1 of the Green Party of Canada as well as the...