Annamie in the News
Meet Annamie Paul, the new leader of the Green Party of Canada
New law needed to allow safe byelections in COVID-19 pandemic: Greens’ Annamie Paul
Green Party leader Annamie Paul deserves to win Toronto Centre byelection
Justin Trudeau says democracy must continue during pandemic, as Green Leader calls for Toronto byelections to be suspended amid rising COVID-19 cases
Annamie Paul is starting down an exhausting path
Annamie Paul Becomes the First Black Leader of a Major Federal Canadian Political Party
Meet Annamie Paul, the New Green Party Leader
Can the Green Party move from fringe to force?
New Green Party leader Annamie Paul on bringing diversity to Parliament
Khan: Two People of Colour leading Canadian federal parties is at least a start
Liberals pass throne speech confidence test
Green Party ‘unfortunately’ won’t support the Speech from the Throne
New Green Party Leader Annamie Paul's vision for Canada
Climate strike youth want Annamie Paul’s attention
New leader says Greens won't back Liberals' throne speech
Green Party calls for Liberals to take action on livable income initiative
New Leadership Role/Future of Green Party
Liberals survive throne speech confidence vote, with support of NDP
New Green Party leader criticizes 'intellectually exhausted' opponents in first outing on Parliament Hill
With determination and humour, Annamie Paul takes over as Green party leader: ‘I’m a first, and as a first you’re accustomed to fighting’
New Green Party Leader, Gov’t Reintroduces MAID Bill – October 5, 2020
New Green Leader Annamie Paul’s Priorities? We Asked, She Told Us
'Highly symbolic': Canada's Annamie Paul becomes first Black party leader
Federal Green Party leader Annamie Paul faces internal party controversy
Black Jewish Woman Beats Pro-BDS Candidate to Make History as New Leader of Canadian Green Party
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul has lived a life unlike other politicians
5 things to know about Annamie Paul, the new Green Party leader
First Black female lawyer to lead national party in Canada
Annamie Paul is Canada's first Black leader of a federal party. She says it shouldn't have taken this long
Annamie Paul becomes first Black and Jewish Canadian party leader
Greens displeased other parties won't return 'leaders' courtesy' in byelection
New Green leader calls Liberals 'intellectually exhausted,' says she's willing to 'run anywhere' Social Sharing
First Black Canadian to head a federal party says victory can make politics more inclusive
‘What I bring is hope’: Green Party Leader Annamie Paul on diversity in parliament
New Green Leader Annamie Paul speaks about diversity
Annamie Paul elected leader of Canadian Green Party
Greens slam other parties for refusing to show ‘leader’s courtesy’ to Annamie Paul
Politics This Morning: Greens to introduce new party leader, Annamie Paul
iPolitics AM: Trudeau resumes COVID briefings; new Green leader makes Hill debut
Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul elected Green Party of Canada leader
New Green Party leader Annamie Paul elected.
New Green leader Annamie Paul on who she is and what's next for her party
Annamie Paul says this is the moment for the Greens and now begins task of convincing voters
New federal Green leader makes history
Meet The New Green Party Leader Annamie Paul
Greens choose Toronto’s Annamie Paul as new leader
Annamie Paul picked as new Green Party leader
Newsroom Ready: Greens' new leader makes history, calls for focus on value of human lives
Black Woman Emerges First Leader Of Canada’s National Party
Annamie Paul elected leader of the federal Green Party | Sunday Scrum
Annamie Paul on growing the Green Party, making history
Annamie Paul Elected New Green Party Leader
With Annamie Paul, the Greens decide to compete for votes, and seats
Annamie Paul becomes first Black and Jewish Canadian party leader
Annamie Paul elected new Green Party leader, Report
Annamie Paul named new leader of Green Party of Canada
Annamie Paul becomes new Green Party of Canada leader
Annamie Paul named new Green Party leader
Annamie Paul Makes History as New Green Party Leader
Jewish lawyer named first Black woman to lead national party in Canada
New Green leader Annamie Paul says other parties plagued by 'intellectual exhaustion'
Green Party of Canada chooses Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul as new leader
Green Party frontrunner Annamie Paul wins leadership on 8th ballot
Annamie Paul wins Green Party leadership
Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul new leader of Green Party of Canada
Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul wins Green Party leadership race
New Green leader Annamie Paul says core values of party can unite members
Human Rights Lawyer of St.Kitts-Nevis Descent Annamie Paul wins Green Party leadership in Canada
Federal Green Party chooses Toronto’s Annamie Paul as its new leader
New Green Party leader Annamie Paul details her two main priorities
Greens choose Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul as new leader
Green Party elects Annamie Paul as leader
Annamie Paul named new leader of federal Green party
Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul elected leader of the federal Green Party
On eve of leadership choice, Canada’s Greens confront anti-Semitism in their ranks
Green members in P.E.I. mull May’s successor
Green Party leadership candidate Annamie Paul announces Toronto Centre byelection run
Green Party leadership candidate Annamie Paul to run in Toronto Centre by-election
Annamie Paul: All Canadians ‘should have access to a certain quality of life’
When it comes to Elizabeth May's successor, the Green Party is spoiled for choice
Green Party expects eight candidates on final leadership ballot
People, Politics and Planet podcast, Leadership Contest Series
Three women in politics about the barriers women face in politics here
Fundraising amid pandemic ‘incredibly difficult’ for Green leadership hopefuls as Paul takes clear lead
Green Party leadership candidate prepares for social change
Where Are the Greens Going? Leadership Hopefuls Chart Different Courses
Time for Canada to proclaim August 1 as Emancipation Day
Paul outpaces opponents in Green party leadership fundraising efforts
Green Party Dialogues: Guaranteed liveable income necessary to live in dignity, says Annamie Paul
How Green Party leadership hopefuls say they would tackle B.C.’s opioid crisis
Why the federal leadership races of Annamie Paul and Leslyn Lewis matter
Annamie Paul, candidate for leadership of the Green Party, had a surprising Winnipeg connection - unknown to her until recently
You Can Respond to Hate with Hate or Convert it to a Teaching Moment. We Chose the Latter.
Paul hopes to make history
Two Green party leadership candidates say they were subjected to racist slurs at virtual town hall
Annamie Paul, LLB ’94, first Black woman since 1975 to seek leadership of a national political party
Racist slurs directed at Green Party leadership candidates during virtual town hall
Annamie Paul runs for leadership of the Greens; would be the first Black-Jewish leader of a Canadian party
Ep17: Systemic Racism, Colonialism, The Green Economy, & Women In Power with Annamie Paul
Ep. 42 Annamie Paul
Annamie Paul - Candidate for Leader of the Green Party of Canada
Green Party leadership candidate's radical policing idea prompts tense exchange at debates
Green Party leadership candidates spar over carbon pricing, defunding police in first debate
Here are the 10 people who want to be leader of Canada's Green party
Annamie Paul wants to be the first Black-Jewish leader of a Canadian party
Greens likely to hold virtual leadership convention due to pandemic: May
Greens face big challenges as COVID-19 transforms the political landscape
Greens likely to move convention online: May
Elizabeth May offers support to ‘equity-seeking’ Green Party leadership contenders. Others say she should stay out of it
House of Commons becoming more reflective of diverse population
Annamie Paul: Vying to Lead the Federal Greens
Black Canadians Seek Leadership of Political Parties
Former Green Party candidate eyes leadership
Peter MacKay ahead in competitive fundraising race for Conservative leadership
Ep. 3 GPC Leadership Series with Annamie Paul
Green Party of Canada 2020 Leadership Contest
Greens looking to grow as first leadership race in 14 years kicks off
Federal Greens set out leadership rules for P.E.I. convention
Federal Green Party's leadership race rules, entry fee has some candidates balking
Politics This Morning: Greens to outline party leadership rules
Green leadership hopeful wants to become the first black woman to lead a federal party
What it's like to be a local Toronto candidate in the last leg of election campaign
Greens propose a military response to the effects of climate change
Candidates from Toronto Centre riding debate climate crisis at Ryerson
Toronto Centre all candidates debate 100 Debates on the Environement
As climate enters the spotlight at 100 debates across Canada, so does race
What Canadian political parties are saying on the anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s death
The Green Journey in Canada: Inside Toronto Centre, a Groundswell of Support
Green party announces $10 billion toward post-secondary education
RyersonianTV: Monthly Update for September 27, 2019
Climate Statement by Annamie Paul
Four Toronto-specific issues to watch in the federal campaign
Does your local candidate make a difference? How some GTA races could be decided by star power
Ep14: Your Toronto Centre Green Candidate, Annamie Paul
Ep13: Toronto-Centre Greens Candidates Debate
Statements
Toronto Centre By-Election
It was an honour to run in Toronto Centre in the 2019 federal election, and I am looking forward to running again in the by-election. It is the riding that I was born in, where my mother and grandmother worked as a teacher and front-line worker in the hospitals, and where I ran in the 2019 federal election.
Read More ShareDemocratic Renewal Policy Statement
Our country is living through unprecedented changes. As we steady ourselves to confront a variety of challenges – the climate emergency, global pandemics, workplace automation, artificial intelligence, inequality, and racism – we need to make sure that we are equipped with the best tools. This requires ensuring that the foundations of our democracy are as healthy as possible.
Read More ShareNational Indigenous Peoples Day
Annamie Paul, candidate for leadership of the Green Party of Canada and Racelle Kooy, 2019 Green Party Candidate for Victoria, together issued the following statement:
“Today, as we mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate with joy the richness and diversity of Indigenous Peoples. We honour the cultures, traditions, innovation, and leadership of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples.
Read More ShareThe Inconvenient Truth about Civil Disobedience
The theme of this year’s Black History Month is “Canadians of African Descent: Going forward, guided by the past”. It is a time when Black Canadians reflect on how far we have come, and how far we still need to go. As this year’s celebrations draw to a close, I cannot help but see the parallels between my people’s history and that of Indigenous Peoples.
Read More ShareClimate Statement by Annamie Paul
TORONTO - This week, citizens in over 150 countries have joined the historic Global Climate Strike to demand immediate action on the Climate Emergency. I stand firmly with the young people leading this movement, and will be joining them in Toronto this Friday.
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Annamie Paul calls for Cross-party cooperation and collaboration ahead of today’s vote
October 21, 2020 - TORONTO – Green Party Leader Annamie Paul has issued the following statement:
“Ahead of today's vote on the Conservative Party of Canada's motion to create a special committee, I would like to remind all Members of Parliament that people in Canada are counting on us to keep our eye on...
Green Party of Canada joins Nova Scotia Greens in condemning the escalating violence against Mi'kmaq fishermen
October 19, 2020 - TORONTO - As the conflict in Nova Scotia continues to spiral, the Green Party of Canada and the Green Party of Nova Scotia issued a joint statement condemning the violence and calling on all leaders to join them in denouncing the criminal acts that have occurred, and urged the RCMP,...
Election Day begins today!! Time to vote for the real representation you deserve in Toronto Centre
October 16, 2020 - TORONTO – “When you elect me, I will go to Ottawa as the country’s only independent, progressive federal party leader, ready to offer you real representation,” said Green Party Leader Annamie Paul. “When I think about the chance of a lifetime we have to complete our social net, I am...
Green Party Leader Annamie Paul reiterates call to suspend Toronto by-elections, due to pandemic
October 13, 2020 - TORONTO – "The situation in Toronto-Centre is critical - it is not like every other riding in Canada. It is the densest riding in the country, where over 85 per cent of residents live in high-rise buildings and many vote in their buildings. In some of the low-income, racialised neighbourhoods...
Green Party calls on Prime Minister to suspend Ontario by-elections immediately
October 09, 2020 - TORONTO – Today we learned that COVID-19 cases in Ontario have spiked yet again, reaching 939 cases yesterday with 336 new cases in Toronto. The provincial government has announced a closure of most public spaces, including gyms, movie theaters and indoor dining at restaurants for the next 28 days, a...
Now is the time for a bold, visionary plan, say Greens
October 07, 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada and the Green caucus announced yesterday that it did not support the Liberals’ Speech from the Throne (SFT). During a press conference in Ottawa, Party Leader Annamie Paul outlined reasons why the Party and caucus did not support the government’s proposals.
Greens call on Canada to do more to diffuse the growing conflict between Azerbaijan and Nagorno-Karabakh
October 07, 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party caucus has highlighted the growing threat to Armenians in the growing conflict between Azerbaijan and Nagorno. Since late September the threat of a new war between Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh has escalated.
Green parliamentary leader Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands) noted that the loss of...
Annamie Paul congratulates Sasha Zavarella on York Centre nomination
October 07, 2020 - OTTAWA – Green Party Leader Annamie Paul congratulated Sasha Zavarella and his team for winning the Party nomination in the riding of York Centre, Ontario.
“Sasha will be a strong candidate for the Greens in York Centre” said Ms. Paul. “Running a campaign during a pandemic is no easy task,...
Green Party supports new Leader Annamie Paul in Toronto Centre
October 06, 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada and Greens across the country will be working to support their new Leader, Annamie Paul, in the upcoming Toronto Centre federal by-election on October 26. Ms. Paul, who won the nomination by acclamation was elected as the Party’s new Leader on October 3,...
Annamie Paul wins Green Party of Canada Leadership
October 03, 2020 - OTTAWA – Annamie Paul is the new leader of the Green Party of Canada. Ms. Paul secured victory on the eighth ballot to win the nomination over the seven other contestants participating in the race. Dimitri Lascaris came in second place and Courtney Howard in third. A total of eight...
Racelle Kooy, 2019 Green Party of Canada Candidate for Victoria, B.C, endorses Annamie Paul as the next leader of the Green Party of Canada
May 25, 2020 - Racelle Kooy, 2019 Green Party Candidate for Victoria, has announced she is endorsing Annamie Paul for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada. Ms Kooy said "I know that we can count on Annamie Paul to engage with all Canadians and connect them to the core values and policies...
Annamie Paul is contestant for Green Party of Canada leadership
March 24, 2020 - OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada has accepted the nomination of Annamie Paul as a contestant for the party’s leadership. The new leader will be chosen at a national convention to be held in Charlottetown P.E.I. in October, replacing Elizabeth May (MP, Saanich-Gulf Islands) who stepped down in November,...
The Green Party of Canada welcomes the landmark ruling by the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) relating to the Rohingya.
January 22, 2020 - OTTAWA - In 2019, The Gambia submitted an application against Myanmar to the ICJ, alleging violations of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and seeking provisional measures to protect the 600,000 Rohingya that remain in Myanmar. In a unanimous decision, the ICJ concluded that...
Green Party supports Canadian engagement in resolving Venezuela crisis
January 16, 2020 - OTTAWA – The Green Party is welcoming the federal government’s offer to convene high-level talks aimed at resolving the continuing political and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela.
In a letter to Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne, Green Party parliamentary leader Elizabeth May wrote: “I welcome your government’s commitment to engaging in...
Green Party Statement on Hong Kong
November 14, 2019 - OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada is alarmed by reports from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong SAR) of violent clashes between demonstrators and authorities, and associated deaths.
The Green Party supports the right to peaceful assembly and association and reminds Hong Kong SAR authorities of their obligation...
Climate change a serious threat to international stability, says Green Party
October 11, 2019 - OTTAWA - The security and defence of the nation is a fundamental responsibility of any sovereign government. Not since the end of the Cold War has global security seemed so precarious. Climate change is a major contributor to increased global instability and has been identified by security analysts as a...