PRESS RELEASE: Why has the government ignored its own experts; ‘energy drinks’ are drugs

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 11, 2011   Why has the government ignored its own experts; ‘energy drinks’ are drugs   OTTAWA — The federal government is not responding strongly enough to regulate energy drinks, says the Green Party of Canada.  “It is appalling that the Harper government is ignoring expert advice to protect ...

Congratulations to Ontario Greens/Félicitations aux verts de l’Ontario

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 7, 2011 Congratulations to Ontario Greens OTTAWA — Congratulations to all of the Ontario Green Party candidates on a well-run, well-fought campaign from the Green Party of Canada.  “The Green Party of Ontario has had a significant presence in this election with many candidates included in local debates, many ...

Greens endorse Mother Earth Accord./Les verts solidaires de l’Accord sur notre mère la Terre.

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 7, 2011 Greens endorse Mother Earth Accord OTTAWA — The Green Party of Canada has joined with the Dene Nation and other First Nations as well as tribal leaders and property owners in supporting the Mother Earth Accord.  The accord details the potentially negative impacts of the XL Keystone ...

Occupy Wall Street Shows the Need to Renew Democracy for the Public Good/ L’occupation de Wall Street illustre le besoin criant de réformes démocratiques

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 7, 2011 Occupy Wall Street Shows the Need to Renew Democracy for the Public Good  OTTAWA — The Occupy Wall Street protest highlights the immense appetite for change felt across North America and shared by the Green Party of Canada.  Thousands of people have come together in peaceful, non-violent ...

Greens slam government for breaking climate laws — globally and in Canada //Les verts : le gouverneme​nt dans l’illégali​té sur le climat – au Canada et dans le monde

Greens slam government for breaking climate laws — globally and in Canada OTTAWA- Today, in response to the report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader and Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands, slammed the Harper government for ignoring environmental laws. The report of the Environmental Commissioner, within ...

Greens surpass NDP in PEI vote //Les verts devancent le NPD aux élections de l’Île-du-P​rince-Édou​ard

Greens surpass NDP in PEI vote OTTAWA — The Green Party is increasingly the choice for voters in Prince Edward Island.  In Monday’s provincial election, the Greens saw gains, receiving 4.5% of the vote and surpassing the NDP at 3%.  The Green Party of Prince Edward Island’s Leader, Sharon Labchuk, received a record 12% of ...