I am sure many of you have followed the strife in the Green Party of Canada with the same grief that I have today. Seeing Jenica Atwin, Fredericton MP, whom we were all so proud of, cross the floor to the Liberals was disheartening. However, the Green Party is not just one person, or even oneContinue reading “We Are Our Green Values”
Author Archives: Saskatchewan Green Party
Sask Green Party Executive Candidates
Dear SGP Members, The two presidential candidates are both experienced activists living in Saskatoon. In order of nomination date, they are David Greenfield and Barry Dickie. For their biographies and others please visit Meet Your Executive Team. President: David Greenfield President: Barry Dickie Already elected by acclamation are: Deputy Leader: Victor Lau Vice President: LarryContinue reading “Sask Green Party Executive Candidates”
Greens Support Regina’s Conversion Therapy Ban
The Saskatchewan Green Party has issued the following statement in support of banning the abusive practice known as “conversion therapy”. Thank-you City of Regina for joining a growing number of representative bodies ready and willing to enact laws for the protection of some of our most vulnerable citizens. “No one should face abuse for being whoContinue reading “Greens Support Regina’s Conversion Therapy Ban”
Time’s UP for Nuclear
Scott Moe signed a nuclear deal with nothing more than a few words in question period, and NO public consultation process. Even his predecessor Brad Wall held provincial public consultations when he wanted us to store nuclear waste. However, Scott Moe and the SaskParty seem to feel they don’t have to be accountable at allContinue reading “Time’s UP for Nuclear”
Moe Misses Mark, We All Lose
SGP on Budget 2021 The Saskatchewan Green Party has poured over the numbers and declares the 2021 Budget isn’t in the best interest of people or the environment. The SaskParty provincial budget doubles down on its anti-environmental corporate subsidies WHILE not spending anything on poverty relief. “We may as well just call this budget ‘Scott Moe punishes provinceContinue reading “Moe Misses Mark, We All Lose”
Stop Harmful Bills
The Saskatchewan Green Party is calling for the provincial government to cancel Bill 15 and Bill 21 immediately. The Ministry of Justice has hidden its proposals for permanent cuts to tenants’ protection from eviction. Last December it hid these inhumane cuts behind claims of improved tenant protection from sexual violence. Naomi Hunter states, “As Leader of theContinue reading “Stop Harmful Bills”
Game Over, Serious Work Ahead
The Supreme Court ruling against Scott Moe and other conservative premiers’ challenge to a federal carbon tax is great news for Saskatchewan, Canada and the world. “Environmentalists in our province rejoiced at this decision. After all, pricing carbon is a great tool to wield in our fight against climate change,” states Naomi Hunter, leader ofContinue reading “Game Over, Serious Work Ahead”
It’s Past Time for a Guaranteed Livable Income
The Saskatchewan Green Party thanks former Premier Lorne Calvert for helping reposition the left on this issue. Naomi Hunter, SGP leader, states: “It is very refreshing to see a former NDP Premier of Saskatchewan endorse GLI.” During the 2020 provincial election campaign, Guaranteed Livable Income was a prominent part of the Green platform. By contrast,Continue reading “It’s Past Time for a Guaranteed Livable Income”
SGP Electoral Reform for a Fair and Just Transition
On February 1, 2017 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau broke his promise to make the 2015 using first-past-the-post. The Saskatchewan Green Party promise of electoral reform would replace our obsolete first-past-the-post voting system with proportional representation (PR). PR would ensure Saskatchewan voices had proportional representation in the legislature– diverse voices working collaboratively towards just, fair, andContinue reading “SGP Electoral Reform for a Fair and Just Transition”
Our SGP Supernatural Saskatchewan Superstar
Read Part 1 and Part 2 of Global Green News interviews with superstar SGP Leader Naomi Hunter. Some highlights: Q: Why is Saskatchewan a perfect place to confront the climate crisis? What are the environmental issues that are faced? A: Saskatchewan currently has the largest per capita emissions in Canada yet we could lead theContinue reading “Our SGP Supernatural Saskatchewan Superstar”
