Elizabeth May – Municipal Watch BC

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:58:54 +0000

On #RedDressDay2022 we honour the spirit of #MMIWG2S. Canada needs a network of reliable, affordable ground transpo… https://t.co/QVhM3F0IwX

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:58:24 +0000

Last night’s debate was thoughtful and respectful. Overwhelming consensus: we have failed to meet the calls to just… https://t.co/kUsDvdUOo2

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:44:35 +0000

on Hon. John William Bosley
Mr. Speaker, I move, having known Mr. Bosley, to add a few comments on behalf of the Green Party.

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:44:17 +0000

on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Madam Chair, it is an honour to rise today toward the end of the debate. We have some time left and some more speakers, but I …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:43:55 +0000

on Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1
Madam Speaker, in the member’s speech obviously housing was a very attractive topic that I want to dive into, but he also talked about labour. I …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 19:43:38 +0000

on Points of Order
Mr. Speaker, I would like to place on the record that I have the same concern about the question from the hon. member for Pontiac, and …

Elizabeth May Voted No

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 01:31:32 +0000

on Vote #77 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

Elizabeth May Voted Yes

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 01:30:51 +0000

on Vote #76 on Bill C-242

Elizabeth May Voted Yes

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 01:30:28 +0000

on Vote #75 on Bill C-8

Elizabeth May Voted No

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 01:30:11 +0000

on Vote #74 on Bill C-8

Elizabeth May Voted No

Sat, 18 Jun 2022 01:29:58 +0000

on Vote #73 on Bill C-8

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Tue, 31 May 2022 03:33:06 +0000

May is MS Awareness Month. I stand with the MS community to make the MS Society’s vision a reality, a world free of… https://t.co/euJPYMtfhU

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sun, 29 May 2022 08:05:19 +0000

on Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1
Madam Speaker, I thank the hon. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance for opening her speech with a condemnation of the loss of women’s rights …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sun, 29 May 2022 08:04:56 +0000

on Points of Order
Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, my hon. friend from South Surrey—White Rock is indeed a friend. I rose only because it is impossible for …

Elizabeth May Voted No

Sun, 29 May 2022 06:48:34 +0000

on Vote #72 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Thu, 26 May 2022 03:42:27 +0000

on Extension of Sitting Hours and Conduct of Extended Proceedings
Mr. Speaker, to my hon. colleague from Calgary Shepard, this comes from having the memory of this. We have had a lot of people back and …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Thu, 26 May 2022 03:42:13 +0000

on Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, my question is this: How is the government ensuring that with new publicly-funded plutonium technologies and so-called SMR reactors, we are not increasing the …

Elizabeth May Voted Yes

Tue, 24 May 2022 13:39:09 +0000

on Vote #67 Government Business No. 11 (Extension of sitting hours and conduct of extended proceedings) (subamendment)

Elizabeth May Voted No

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:23:11 +0000

on Vote #66 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

Elizabeth May Voted Yes

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:22:54 +0000

on Vote #65 on Bill C-8

Elizabeth May Voted No

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:22:33 +0000

on Vote #64 on Bill C-8

Elizabeth May Voted No

Tue, 24 May 2022 04:22:10 +0000

on Vote #63 Motion for closure

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Fri, 20 May 2022 01:01:44 +0000

Experimental so-called Small Modular Reactors pose risk of plutonium reprocessing and nuclear weapons proliferation… https://t.co/8DuRTGOLdF

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Thu, 19 May 2022 03:47:24 +0000

May 2, 2011 Greens made history electing first Green MP. Since then Greens have been elected in PEI, NB, Ontario an… https://t.co/vxRzxDQ0Dz

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Thu, 19 May 2022 03:43:26 +0000

Recipe for boiled frog. Place frog in pot of room temperature water. Warm slowly. Distract with pond gossip.… https://t.co/2fMNuZuoQE

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sat, 14 May 2022 15:58:43 +0000

on Fisheries and Oceans
Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. This is not a new point of order, but I would like confirmation that the Standing Orders …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sat, 14 May 2022 15:58:18 +0000

on Petitions
Madam Speaker, I have a petition to present. It is e-petition 3763, and it has been signed by over 4,000 Canadians. It relates to the issue …

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Sat, 14 May 2022 13:51:33 +0000

Go Greens! @MikeSchreiner “punches above his weight.” Most effective MPP in Queens Park. More Green MPPs needed in… https://t.co/5ZjOK6qEeW

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sat, 14 May 2022 13:13:09 +0000

on Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021
Madam Speaker, I am well aware we are debating time allocation. I will not comment on the substance of Bill C-8, but on the question of …

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Sat, 14 May 2022 13:09:48 +0000

Thank you for your generous words. Let’s ensure Victoria joins LA, Toronto, Paris, Montreal, and Geneva in calling… https://t.co/ESqcHAVWZo

Elizabeth May Voted No

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:55:11 +0000

on Vote #62 on Bill C-8

Elizabeth May Voted Yes

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:54:58 +0000

on Vote #61 Ways and means motion No. 8

Elizabeth May Voted No

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:54:41 +0000

on Vote #60 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Thu, 12 May 2022 02:37:17 +0000

Really strong all-party support for my #EnvironmentalRacism Bill C-226. Canada is late to act.

https://t.co/KYdVNWiW4E

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Thu, 12 May 2022 02:25:58 +0000

Very proud to know you! You shared a lot when we met at #COP26 so it was not a shock to me. News of your resignatio… https://t.co/kpJWSBSJHX

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Wed, 11 May 2022 21:24:05 +0000

on Climate Change
Mr. Speaker, on April 4, the IPCC issued its latest and most stern climate warning. Globally, within three years, emissions must peak, and then they must …

Elizabeth May Voted No

Sat, 07 May 2022 19:18:01 +0000

on Vote #59 Budgetary policy

Elizabeth May Voted No

Sat, 07 May 2022 19:17:49 +0000

on Vote #58 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Fri, 06 May 2022 22:08:28 +0000

Why? I asked @JustinTrudeau – with our children’s future hanging in the balance, with @IPCC_CH saying “now or neve… https://t.co/j5vM7CGxzj

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Fri, 06 May 2022 22:07:31 +0000

Happy Birthday!!! Miss you! Xo https://t.co/YRp6AdX4Wm

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:51:51 +0000

Today, #HolocaustRemembranceDay, we honor the memory of Europe’s Jews, targeted for annihilation. At this time of r… https://t.co/YcFItZjEgn

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:38:33 +0000

on National Strategy Respecting Environmental Racism and Environmental Justice Act
moved that Bill C-226, An Act respecting the development of a national strategy to assess, prevent and address environmental racism and to advance environmental justice, be …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:38:22 +0000

on The Budget
Madam Speaker, I am going to start by acknowledging that we are here on the traditional territory of the Algonquin peoples. Meegwetch for tolerance and patience …

Elizabeth May Voted No

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:35:42 +0000

on Vote #57 Budgetary policy (amendment)

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Sun, 01 May 2022 07:56:22 +0000

We love our volunteers! THANK YOU to those who have devoted countless hours to our campaigns over the years. Workin… https://t.co/Ncn3BeMqGm

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:27:41 +0000

on Petitions
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise in this place to present a petition that has been sent to me by constituents in the riding …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:27:23 +0000

on Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise in this place to pursue, in Adjournment Proceedings, a question that I originally asked not that long ago, …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 16:27:07 +0000

on The Budget
Madam Speaker, it is hard not to comment briefly that the hon. member for Miramichi—Grand Lake cannot possibly assert to this place that he honestly thinks …

Elizabeth May Voted Yes

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:00:47 +0000

on Vote #56 Budgetary policy (subamendment)

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 15:39:24 +0000

How can we best demand climate action? Step up to support @MikeSchreiner and great Ontario Greens! @DianneSaxe… https://t.co/8MooF02Hys

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 19:25:48 +0000

In 1915 – 1917, more than 1 million Armenians were killed by the Ottoman Empire. Men, women and children were force… https://t.co/lzVrndNkQI

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 19:25:23 +0000

For #OrthodoxEaster I join @UNSCouncil @antonioguterres call for a ceasefire in Ukraine. Let the fighting stop duri… https://t.co/HzX7XVHvwl

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:28:33 +0000

To quote @GretaThunberg this is not a “Happy” Earth Day. Brent Eichler and Howard Breen have been on a hunger strik… https://t.co/JFZn7xYPKt

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:27:43 +0000

Great Earth Day read by @_annadodd ! Bravo! https://t.co/v8vx39b9yi

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Fri, 22 Apr 2022 14:53:24 +0000

#EarthDay2022 We have the warning from scientists: #IPCC “It’s now or never” for a livable world.

We have solut… https://t.co/qofXjfbMA4

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 17:46:18 +0000

As the #IMF meet, the Global Alliance for a #GreenNewDeal has called on the Fund to make $500bn a year available to… https://t.co/LJ5yWKGorE

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 18:42:08 +0000

I still believe 1.5 degrees is possible, but agree with @GreenRupertRead that the “cruel optimism” of… https://t.co/wtlwWyel0w

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:20:44 +0000

The endless attraction of having a cake and eating it too and claiming it’s a diet? https://t.co/aZuQAB3PQ9

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 12:07:05 +0000

But only for deals inked after March 31, 2023. https://t.co/OSqxHKGuPr

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 11:05:29 +0000

on World Health Day
Madam Speaker, today, April 7, is World Health Day. The World Health Organization has asked that this year we focus on planetary health, which is a …

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:18:05 +0000

We have lost a global hero, a champion for human rights – and a dear friend. David Kilgour will be dearly missed.… https://t.co/EhARsGPv3x

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 14:24:44 +0000

on Climate Change
Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister’s answers so far suggest that no one has briefed him on Monday’s report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. We …

Elizabeth May Voted No

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 13:30:02 +0000

on Vote #55 Opposition Motion (Spending on national defence)

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:38:23 +0000

If true, this is criminally irresponsible. Barely 48 hours from #IPCC warning we must peak use of fossil fuels by 2… https://t.co/qh6yhybNqN

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:36:10 +0000

The Liberals do not understand #IPCC science. Fossil fuel use must peak by 2025 and drop in half by 2030. No to… https://t.co/K22LarmYwZ

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 23:13:26 +0000

Hope your symptoms stay mild. Be careful. https://t.co/SAdTcJSoWU

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:51:22 +0000

on Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021
Madam Speaker, I have heard my colleague speak before, clearly and evocatively, about the travel distances within her riding. We had an exchange some time ago …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:50:27 +0000

on Natural Resources
Madam Speaker, I begin this evening’s Adjournment Proceedings by acknowledging that we are here on the territory of the traditional unceded lands of the Algonquin nation. …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 18:50:01 +0000

on Committees of the House
Madam Speaker, on the discussion about fossil fuel subsidies, I am with the member partway. I agree that when we are cleaning up orphaned wells, it …

Elizabeth May Voted No

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 16:43:58 +0000

on Vote #54 Opposition Motion (Federal budget)

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:38:57 +0000

Warning from #IPCC we are out of time. No more pipelines. No new fossil fuel developments. Absolute reductions in o… https://t.co/NRCsAlTzJx

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:15:56 +0000

Thinking about April 4, 1968. Remembering exactly where I was and how shattering and heartbreaking the news that… https://t.co/o3WWxE2n5x

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:01:35 +0000

You did good work in Rome. Rest now. You deserve it. And then get back at it! https://t.co/vUwgvLTPk4

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Sat, 02 Apr 2022 07:06:45 +0000

Amazed a tweet made it to @CHEK_News – not as angry as grateful for lovely kind messages. Please everyone – stay sa… https://t.co/lHNCF4VFGI

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:36:32 +0000

The reason is the #ClimateEmergency. Electric stove is a greener choice. And healthier. Esp in provinces with elec… https://t.co/vUtAcrwBUT

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:36:05 +0000

Tested positive 4 #COVID yesterday, Been in Ottawa since Mar 20. Rates here are crazy high. Isolated when I starte… https://t.co/PxlKyMZlfC

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:50:09 +0000

on Business of Supply
Mr. Speaker, my question for the parliamentary secretary relates to the budget overall. I largely agree with his comments on carbon pricing. I agree with him …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:49:51 +0000

on Privilege
Mr. Speaker, I want to underscore that the Green Party of Canada was dissatisfied with the level of investigation that took place into the SNC-Lavalin affair …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:49:14 +0000

on Opposition Motion—Federal Budget
Mr. Speaker, I want to get back to the idea that we should be cancelling the increase in the carbon tax because of its impact on …

Elizabeth May Voted Yes

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 04:41:02 +0000

on Vote #53 on Bill C-5

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 23:17:07 +0000

Today, on #TransDayOfVisibility we celebrate Interim Leader, Dr. @AmitaKuttner, who has already contributed SO much… https://t.co/s6s7xGqxQb

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 22:01:51 +0000

Snowing in Ottawa. Can’t wait to get home! https://t.co/7ooqFh9gv9

Elizabeth May Voted No

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:12:57 +0000

on Vote #52 on Bill C-5

Elizabeth May Voted No

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:12:44 +0000

on Vote #51 Motion to proceed to Orders of the Day

Elizabeth May Voted Yes

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:40:05 +0000

on Vote #50 Third report of the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:08:16 +0000

on Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021
Madam Speaker, I am concerned that the member for Saskatoon West suggested in his speech, and he is not the first member in his party to …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:08:02 +0000

on The Environment
Mr. Speaker, tomorrow we are expecting the government to release its plan for emissions reductions. Without seeing it, unfortunately we know that it will fail to …

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 02:39:05 +0000

In #QP today I point out that #NetZero
by 2050 is the wrong target IF we have any hope of holding to 1.5 degrees C… https://t.co/NuyoQfVkM9

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:16:24 +0000

on Petitions
Madam Speaker, it is an honour to rise in this place to present a petition from more desperately concerned residents of Ottawa who are appalled to …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 00:16:12 +0000

on Economic and Fiscal Update Implementation Act, 2021
Madam Speaker, it is an honour for me to rise again today. I want to begin by acknowledging that we are all on the traditional territory …

Elizabeth May Posted on Twitter

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 04:36:11 +0000

#HandsAgainstRacism @gurpreetonair #GPC https://t.co/8tmC5JDWzB

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:56:20 +0000

on Petitions
Mr. Speaker, it really is an honour to present a petition on behalf of Canadians who are, as we all are in this place, deeply affected, …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:14:56 +0000

on Business of Supply
Madam Speaker, to my hon. colleague for Niagara Falls, we have a lot in common. Both of our ridings are really beautiful and both rely on …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:14:44 +0000

on Interim Supply
Mr. Speaker, the Green Party agrees to apply the vote and will be voting in favour.

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:14:24 +0000

on Natural Resources
Mr. Speaker, I will not start over, but I will summarize. There have been calls that are misguided and not based on evidence to increase production …

Elizabeth May Spoke in the House

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:14:03 +0000

on Supplementary Estimates (C), 2021-22
Mr. Speaker, the Green Party agrees to apply the results of the previous vote to this vote, and we vote yes.

Elizabeth May Voted Yes

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 22:14:53 +0000

on Vote #45 on Bill C-15

Elizabeth May Voted Yes

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:19:55 +0000

on Vote #44 on Bill C-15

Elizabeth May Voted Yes

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:19:44 +0000

on Vote #43 on Bill C-15

Elizabeth May Voted Yes

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:19:34 +0000

on Vote #42 Concurrence in estimates