MEDIA RELEASE Date: August 13, 2019 TAX CREDIT FREEZE A BAD MOVE, SAY GREENS EDMONTON – A recent decision by the provincial government to freeze a tax credit that previously stimulated growth in information technology, clean technology, health technology, interactive digital media, and digital animation has drawn the criticism of the Green Party of Alberta. …
A Policy meeting will be held on September 14, 2019, at the Greenfield Community Hall, located at 3803 114 Street in Edmonton, from approximately 9 AM to 4:30 PM, with more details later. All members are encouraged to submit policy motions in their area(s) of interest. Submissions should be prepared in the format outlined in the Party’s Policy Manual (attached) and directed to policy@greenpartyofalberta.ca.
Due to the decision of Pride Calgary to refuse entry of all all political party’s in the 2019 Calgary pride parade, it is with great disappointment I must confirm that the Green Party of Alberta will not be marching this year. The Green Party of Alberta submitted a joint application with the Green Party of …
MEDIA RELEASE June 3, 2019 “BAN CONVERSION THERAPY” SAY GREENS IN ALBERTA EDMONTON – There is no legitimate basis for conversion therapy and the practice must be banned in Alberta, says the Green Party of Alberta. GPA Party Leader Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes says conversion therapy, which is predicated on the false assumption that one’s sexual orientation …
MEDIA RELEASE Date: May 26, 2019 GREEN PARTY OF ALBERTA SUPPORTS PRO-CHOICE EDMONTON – The Green Party of Alberta fully supports pro-choice legislation and condemns any restrictions placed on current legislation regarding women’s rights. Recently, 12 Conservative MPs marched in an anti-abortion rally on Parliament Hill, exposing an apparent eagerness to re-ignite the abortion debate …
MEDIA RELEASE April 17, 2019 GREEN PARTY OF ALBERTA FOCUSES ON THE FUTURE CALGARY – In light of the recent UCP win in the Alberta Provincial Election, the leader of the Green Party of Alberta, Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes, is focused on the future to work together to make positive change in the province. “I am proud …
MEDIA RELEASE Date: April 3, 2019 GREEN PARTY OF ALBERTA: SCIENCE PROVES CLIMATE ACTION NEEDED NOW CALGARY – This province’s Green Party is calling for action to be taken now on Climate Change. Canada is warming up twice as fast as the rest of the world, and it’s “effectively irreversible,”1 warned 43 federal and university-based …
MEDIA RELEASE March 25, 2019 GREEN PARTY OF ALBERTA CALLS FOR SUSPENSION OF OIL SANDS DEVELOPMENT CALGARY – It’s time for the suspension of oil sands development until the impacts of existing and approved projects on the environment, infrastructure, and health are fully assessed. That’s according to this province’s Green Party. Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes, Leader of …
MEDIA RELEASE March 22, 2019 ALBERTA NEEDS STRONG GREEN VOICES NOW CALGARY – Last Friday 1.4 million youth worldwide, including more than 200,000 in Canada, went on strike to demand government action on the climate crisis. Meanwhile the NDP and the Conservatives continue to serve the interests of oil and gas corporations. Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes, the …
MEDIA RELEASE March 20, 2019 GUARANTEED ANNUAL INCOME WILL INCREASE DIGNITY FOR ALL, SAY GREENS CALGARY – The Green Party of Alberta is calling for the implementation of a Guaranteed Annual Income (GAI) to address the growing economic inequality in Alberta. All Albertans are impacted by poverty through less vibrant and inclusive communities, higher costs …