Why the Green Party does not whip votes

Democracy is strengthened by candidates and MPs whose allegiance is to their constituents and to shared values, who vote their conscience and are free to give their honest opinions. This means that all Green Party MPs can make decisions with the best interests of...

How the Green Party will pay for its plan

And balance the budget by 2024 We have an obligation to be sustainable – that means financially also. The Green Party platform is a comprehensive plan for real climate action, free tuition for post-secondary students, affordable homes, true reconciliation,...

Addressing the climate emergency

The Green Party 2019 Platform presents a vision for Canada in 2030 firmly based on strong, progressive social and ecological policies that will make Canada a climate leader and drive the transition to the green innovation economy of the 21st century. “We are in a...

Guaranteed livable income saves health care and justice costs

It’s hard to believe, but Canada now ranks a dismal 25th out of 38 countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development in terms of relative child poverty rates. Greens believe reducing child poverty starts with a stronger commitment to guaranteeing...

Investing in our students

The average student debt for post-secondary education in Canada is $26,000. This burden is placed on graduates and disproportionately affects low and middle-income Canadians. Education is a right – not a privilege. The Green Party will make education a right for...

2019 Platform Released

The Green Party Platform 2019 is an ambitious plan for a future that uplifts all people, ensures healthy communities and sets out forward thinking policies for bold climate action. For Calgary Confederation, the Green Party platform proposes a clear and practical path...