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Catalyst Pension Problems shows Need for Wider Reform
Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012 - The Green Party of Canada is in full support of the Catalyst pensioners and is urging government action, both to help these workers and prevent future problems.“We have seen these problems come up...
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Speak Out during World Environment Week
Tuesday, 05 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA -- World Environment Week spans June 4th to June 8th, with June 5th being Environment Day. “This is a critical time in Canada. Our environment is at serious risk of irreparable harm due to...
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MPs Show Support for BlackOutSpeakOut
Monday, 04 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA – Today is BlackOutSpeakOut day when several of Canada’s top environmental groups, along with thousands of Canadian citizens, will “black out” their websites to protest the Harper...
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May Rises on Bill C-38 Point of Order
Monday, 04 Jun 2012 - Watch now! Elizabeth May Rises on Bill C-38 Point of Order OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, MP Saanich-Gulf Islands, today rose in the House of Commons on a Point of Order relating to Bill...
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May to Raise Bill C-38 Point of Order
Monday, 04 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, MP Saanich-Gulf Islands, will raise a Point of Order regarding the omnibus “budget” Bill C-38 at 12:00pm. It will be based on Standing Order 68 (3): “No...
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May to Force Votes on Bill C-31 Amendments: Kenney Modifications Appreciated, but Charter/Humanitarian Issues Still Hold
Monday, 04 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, MP Saanich-Gulf Islands, will force Standing Votes on her nine amendments to Bill C-31, the so-called Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act, with the...
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Greens applaud FCM for call to protect Fisheries Act
Sunday, 03 Jun 2012 - SASKATOON - The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has passed a motion requesting that the federal government remove sections of Bill C-38 proposing major changes to environmental protection...
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Greens Would Increase Support to Municipalities: May to Speak at FCM Meeting this Weekend
Friday, 01 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA – On Sunday, June 3th, Green Leader Elizabeth May will be a Keynote Speaker at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Annual General Meeting in Saskatoon. “This year’s meeting theme...
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National Aboriginal History Month Marred By Harper Cuts: First Nations “Hardest Hit by Harper Conservatives”
Friday, 01 Jun 2012 - OTTAWA – This year, National Aboriginal History Month has been marred by the deep and heartless cuts to everything from the protection of the environment in or near First Nations’ communities to...
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China in Transition: It is Time for Canadians to Speak out
Friday, 01 Jun 2012 - The Green Party of Canada is calling for Canadians to demand accountability for human rights abuses in nations with which we trade. “China is a nation in transition. In the past couple of decades, it...
