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Carney Cuts the Gas Tax
This morning, immodestly, after securing a majority government through Conservative defections, Carney is acting like a conservative; sacrificing the environment for short term economic gains. First, he abolished the carbon tax; the single most important economic measure in place to reduce harmful emissions. Now, he has gone even further and cut the federal tax on […]
How to take action in 2026
The 2026 Quebec provincial election is approaching rapidly. To be able to have a strong political presence and a chance at being able to sit in the National Assembly, we are currently recruiting new candidates for the Green Party of Quebec! But why take action? The Green Party of Quebec is looking for people with […]
Canada-China Friendship : Alex Tyrrell Visited the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa
Friday morning, Alex Tyrrell, the leader of the Green Party of Quebec, had the honor to visit the chinese embassy in Ottawa to take part in a roundtable discussion about how to improve the Canada-China relationship hosted by Lin Bin who is Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy. Over several hours they discussed the […]
After an Insult Filled Video, Calls for Legislation are Raising Concerns Within the Green Party of Quebec
A video showing a police officer facing insults from a civilian sparked a controversy in Quebec’s political scene. Even if the insults themselves were misogynistic and degrading, Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec is anxious about the political ramifications of this controversy. This video led to many calls to legislate against the […]
Constitutional Rights Suspended : Street Prayers Are Now Banned in Quebec
On François Legault’s last days as Premier of Quebec, the National Assembly voted on another round of oppressive laws targeting religious minorities. Once again, the notwithstanding clause was invoked and constitutional freedoms suspended. It is now illegal to pray in parks and streets. Students will not be able to pray in designated rooms in colleges […]
2 deaths and 16-million-dollar cuts: when the housing crisis becomes fatal
While the housing crisis continues to worsen, a new tragedy reminds us of the brutality of its consequences. In less than 30 hours, two elderly people without housing were discovered without life. These news should be profoundly concerning to everyone. These 2 people, who were well known in their community, didn’t die from the cold […]
The Green Party of Quebec defends cooperatives against Bill 20
The Green Party of Quebec strongly denounces Bill 20, that threatens directly the fragile balance and the viability of housing coops. “Cooperatives are not simply subsidized housing: they are democratic living environments, managed by their residents, that rely on commitment, participation and solidarity. They must remain sovereign organizations and never be placed under the government […]
Human Relations Internship
The Green Party of Quebec is now looking for interns in human relations to reinforce our recruitment strategy and our presence on social networks ahead of the 2026 general election in Quebec. This is a unique professional opportunity to actively contribute to the fight to protect the environment, to social justice and to renew Quebec’s […]
Cuba crisis: The Green Party reaffirms their support to the Cuban population
On march 14th, an event was held in Montreal by the “Mouvement québécois pour la paix” to support the Cuban people and collect funds. The event gathered militants, representatives of community organizations as well as many political personalities to affirm their concerns for the Cuban population amidst the current economical and humanitarian crisis in Cuba. […]
“Lower the Rent”: Quebec Greens Unveil Plan to Lower Rents by 20%
MONTREAL — The Green Party of Quebec has unveiled an ambitious proposal ahead of the 2026 provincial election: a mandatory reduction in rents of 5% per year for four years, amounting to a total decrease of roughly 20%. The measure is intended to provide immediate relief to tenants while addressing what the party describes as […]
The Green Party of Quebec Unveil Plan to Create Government Owned Grocery Stores
Today, the Green Party of Quebec announced their 2nd priority for the 2026 provincial election : establishing a new, government run, grocery store program that could reduce the cost of groceries by 20% to 30%, with benefits for the environment, for farmers and for Quebec’s economy. While the affordability crisis is destroying households all over […]
Alex Tyrrell – Green Party of Quebec leader and candidate in Notre-Dame-De-Grâce
Alex Tyrrell is an eco-socialist activist that was elected as party leader of the Green Party of Quebec at the age of 25 in 2013. He has a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from the University of Concordia as well as a Diploma of College Studies from Dawson College in Mechanical Engineering Technologies. Under his […]
Green Party of Quebec Pledges to Overturn Bill 21
The Green Party of Quebec is drawing a clear line in the sand on secularism and civil liberties, vowing to overturn Bill 21 and opposing the CAQ government’s expanding slate of so-called “laïcité” measures. During a wide-ranging episode of Mentalité verte, party leader Alex Tyrrell and deputy leader Halimatou Bah argued that Quebec’s secularism laws […]
Green Party of Quebec Stands Firm Against CAQ’s Union-Busting Agenda
As the Coalition Avenir Québec moves to make portions of union dues optional, critics warn the government is not promoting transparency — it is quietly undermining one of Québec’s most important democratic counterweights. This week on Mentalité verte, Green Party of Quebec leader Alex Tyrrell and deputy leader Halimatou Bah laid out why the proposal […]
Green Party of Quebec Condemns Legault’s Plan to Finance Weapons Production
The Green Party of Quebec (GPQ) denounces the Legault government’s decision to allow public institutions such as the Caisse de dépôt et placement and Investissement Québec to invest in weapons production and trade. According to party leader Alex Tyrrell, this policy represents a dangerous break with Quebec’s pacifist tradition and diverts public funds toward the […]
Doctors, Indigenous Leaders, Activists Speak Out At General Dynamics War Factory in Quebec
Repentigny, Québec — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the General Dynamics munitions plant this week to denounce Canada’s role in arming Israel’s assault on Gaza. The protest featured speeches from physician Dr. Sarah Lalonde, renowned Indigenous activist Ellen Gabriel and author Yves Engler. Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Québec was also present […]
Tyrrell Files CBC Complaint: “We Must Push Back Against the Anti-China Narrative”
In a decisive stand against media-driven xenophobia and geopolitical misinformation, Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Québec, has filed a formal complaint with the CBC Ombudsman over a recent broadcast The National. Tyrrell accuses the CBC of distorting facts about Taiwan’s legal status, mischaracterizing Canada’s foreign policy, and promoting racialized suspicion toward a Buddhist […]
The Green Party of Quebec denounces the landfill project in Blainville.
The Quebec Green Party takes a stand against the proposed landfill project in Blainville and the law passed under closure to force the sale of public woodland to a private company. This situation has been widely criticized for its lack of transparency and the accelerated legislative process which reduced the time for debate on such […]
Alex Tyrrell’s Trip to China Sparks Dialogue on Peace, Technology, and Anti-China Hysteria
In a wide-ranging public webinar hosted by the Hamilton Coalition to Stop the War and endorsed by the Canada-Wide Peace and Justice Network, Green Party of Quebec leader Alex Tyrrell delivered a detailed reportback from a recent 13-day trip to China organized and sponsored by the Chinese government. His presentation — attended by hundreds across […]
Alex Tyrrell Challenges Anti-China Narrative During Heated Election Campaign
As Canada’s political establishment increasingly embraces Cold War-style rhetoric toward China, Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec, is choosing a different path — one rooted in diplomacy, understanding, and environmental cooperation. This week, Tyrrell is traveling to China on a six-day visit organized by the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa, where he will […]
Alex Tyrrell Dénonce les Attaques Contre la Liberté d’Expression Menées par le Candidat Conservateur Neil Oberman
Alex Tyrrell, chef du Parti vert du Québec, condamne fermement les manœuvres juridiques abusives (“lawfare”) menées par Neil Oberman, candidat conservateur, visant à réprimer la liberté d’expression et à intimider ceux qui critiquent Israël. Il appelle Pierre Poilievre à retirer immédiatement Oberman comme candidat, si les conservateurs veulent réellement défendre la liberté d’expression. “Neil Oberman […]
Alex Tyrrell meets the Consul General of Cuba
This week, I met with the Consul General of Cuba in Montreal, Ms. Susana Malmierca Benitez, as part of an event organized by the Quebec Movement for Peace. In my speech, I emphasized that the sanctions imposed on Cuba, the American blockade that prevents the transit of medical equipment, and Cuba’s inclusion on the list […]
Green Party Supports Call for Coroner’s Inquest into Ronny Kay’s Tragic Death
The Green Party of Quebec firmly supports the urgent call for a coroner’s inquest into the tragic death of Ronny Kay at the hands of Montreal Police, which occurred one year ago this week. Ronny’s untimely demise has left his family, friends, colleagues, and community devastated, and the questionable circumstances surrounding his death demand a […]
The Green Party of Quebec thanks voters for their support in the Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne by-election
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, and the party’s candidate in the Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne by-election, Jean-Pierre Duford, expressed their gratitude to the voters of the riding and their commitment to the electoral process. In a statement, Alex Tyrrell thanked Jean-Pierre Duford for his commitment and hard work throughout the campaign, representing the […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Protest to Protect the Fairview Forest.
Green Party of Quebec leader Alex Tyrrell joined local residents and environmentalists at the 100th weekly protest to save the Fairview Forest and wetland in Montreal’s West Island. The forest is one of the last remaining large green spaces in the area and plays a critical role in maintaining biodiversity. For the past four years, […]
Green Party denounces partnership between Lockheed Martin and the University of Sherbrooke
Montreal – The leader of the Green Party of Quebec adds his voice to those of Solidarité Estrie, the Student Federation of the University of Sherbrooke (FEUS) and the Regroupement étudiant de maîtrise, diplôme et doctorat de l’Université de Sherbrooke (REMDUS) in opposing the research partnership between the UdS and the military giant Lockheed Martin. […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks on Election Night
Following the results of the 2022 Quebec general election Alex Tyrrell, Leader of The Green Party of Quebec addresses the candidates and supporters of the Green Party and all Quebecers in the company of Halimatou Bah, Deputy Leader and the campaign team. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/pfbid09iZjtGjjt1jFnVC5VRgJaVaNRbf43fjWdwKm5vre16DPxsAPN8kYogmu1ddxQmr5l
The Green Party calls for free dental care
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, and Victoria Shahsavar-Arshad, candidate in Groulx, took the floor on Friday to present the party’s proposal for dental and vision care. With universal health coverage already in place, the Green Party believes it is time for the province to consider all elements related to the […]
The Green Party supports a ban on all pesticides
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, and José Bro, candidate in Huntingdon, took the floor this Thursday to present the party’s vision on pesticides. The Green Party of Quebec supports the banning of all pesticides (and herbicides) on our territory by the year 2022. This ban will apply to both agriculture […]
The Green Party calls for FREE public transit
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, Jean-Pierre Duford, candidate in Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne, as well as Nadim Saikali, candidate in Verchères, spoke this Wednesday in Montreal about public transportation. The Green Party of Quebec is calling for free public transportation throughout the province. The Green Party of Quebec proposes to make public transportation […]
The GPQ present at the demonstration for abortion rights in Châteauguay!
The Green Party is pleased to support this march as women’s rights are always being challenged and we have seen this recently with the crisis in the United States. The GPQ came to the march to support all women’s choices. Every woman has the right to make her own choices, including about her body. We […]
The Green Party of Quebec wants to define the police and invest in social programs
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, and Halimatou Bah, Deputy Leader and candidate in Sanguinet, spoke on Tuesday to put forward the position of the GPQ to fight against police brutality, discrimination and systemic racism that plague our societies. The demonstrations that took place around the world following the death of […]
The Green Party denounces the destruction of farmland in Longueuil
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, as well as Vincent Aquin-Belleau, candidate in Marie-Victorin, spoke this Monday in Longueuil about the project to build two seedling factories on farmland near the St-Hubert airport. This construction in Longueuil of this vertical farm of Goodleaf will lead to the loss of soils with […]
The Green Party Tackles Online Shopping Waste
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, as well as Vincent Aquin-Belleau, candidate in Marie-Victorin, spoke this Monday in Longueuil, to present the position on the waste of online commerce. With e-commerce booming, the Green Party of Quebec wants to tackle the over-packaging of products delivered, especially by e-commerce giants. The Green […]
The Green Party at the Climate Justice Demonstration
On Friday, September 23, 2022, the Green Party of Quebec joined the global strike for climate justice. Political inaction cannot continue and it is high time to act to ensure the future of humanity! The environment is our legacy to future generations and we have an obligation to leave them a sustainable future. We are […]
The GPQ reiterates its policy against plastic and single-use items
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, and Pierrette Kamning Nguendjong, candidate in Sainte-Rose, spoke about the party’s position on single-use containers. The Green Party of Quebec aims to ban single-use coffee cups and replace them with a deposit-refund program. Eliminating single-use paper and plastic should not be an inconvenience or impact […]
Financing the shift in our society through a carbon tax
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, as well as Amavi Tagodoe, candidate in Deux-Montagnes, took the floor on Thursday to put forward the GPQ’s proposal for the introduction of a carbon tax. It is time to take concrete action to fight against climate change and emissions from the transportation sector. Experts […]
The Green Party of Quebec wants to decriminalize prostitution
The leader of the Green Party, Alex Tyrrell, Halimatou Bah, deputy leader and candidate in Sanguinet, as well as Jamie D’Souza, candidate in Rosemont, took the floor this Thursday in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, to present the party’s position and demands to better regulate prostitution and legislate street harassment. This is a very important announcement for the party […]
Green Party unveils platform on Indigenous rights
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke on Wednesday, September 21, at Cabot Square in Montreal to unveil the party’s election platform on Indigenous rights. The colonization of the territories that are now part of Canada and Quebec was extremely violent towards the First Peoples. The governments, in collaboration with the […]
The Green Party reacts to the leaders’ debate
While he has not been invited to the next leaders’ debate, which will take place tomorrow, September 22, the leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, will be sitting outside on the street in front of the Radio Canada studios. He will watch the debate and answer questions live on Facebook. The party […]
The Green Party speaks out on human rights and the rehabilitation of criminals
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke this Thursday in front of the Bordeaux prison in Montreal to address the situation of prison conditions, the rehabilitation of criminals and human rights. The Green Party of Quebec proposes an electoral platform that respects public security, but also respects the conditions of detention […]
Alex Tyrrell participated in a debate at Dawson College
Today I participated in a debate at Dawson College with candidates from several other parties. We discussed issues that are important to today’s youth, including the fight against climate change, systemic racism and its impact on aboriginal communities, the need to overcome right-wing nationalism, and building a more inclusive province. It is always a pleasure […]
Alex Tyrrell participates in the Chamber of Commerce debate in Granby
C’est avec plaisir que j’ai débattu de l’économie, de l’immigration et des entreprises avec le ministre des Transports, François Bonnardel, et les autres candidats à Granby ce soir à la Chambre de commerce. Lors de ce débat, j’ai pu expliquer la politique innovatrice du Parti Vert du Québec en matière de logement, la nécessité d’augmenter […]
Alex Tyrrell interviewed by CKVL
Interview today on CKVL radio. We talked about the Green Party’s 2022 program, my candidacy in NDG, the differences between the PVQ and Québec Solidaire, the $500 billion we want to spend on the environment, my political background and world peace. Not to be missed!
Alex Tyrrell participates in a debate in Sainte-Marie-Saint-Jacques
I participated in an electoral debate last night with Manon Massé and the candidates of Saint Marie Saint Jacques. We debated the environment, social justice, funding for community organizations, poverty, the future of the neighbourhood and more. I had the chance to present some of the Green Party’s priorities; free public transit, $500 billion for […]
The GPQ introduces Moussa Seck, candidate in the D’Arcy-McGee riding
Green Party of Quebec Leader Alex Tyrrell is pleased to announce the nomination of Moussa Seck as a candidate in the riding of D’Arcy-McGee for this fall’s general election. The addition of Moussa to the Green Party of Quebec’s 2022 provincial election team demonstrates that more individuals are interested and involved in running for the […]
The Green Party of Quebec calls for stricter nickel pollution standards
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, took the floor this Wednesday, September 7, in Quebec City, to denounce the alarming situation where residents of the Limoilou district are subjected to nickel pollution and to levels that can harm their health. Accompanied by Félix-Antoine Bérubé-Simard, official candidate of the Green Party of […]
Protecting the Lakes: Green Party Calls for Changes to End Neglect
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, was in the riding of Argentueil on Monday to speak about the state of our lakes in Quebec. In Quebec, we have world-class freshwater reservoirs that feed our lakes, rivers and streams. However, the neglect of our waterways has gone on too long. Biodiversity levels […]
The GPQ opposes the construction of the Lomiko graphite mine in the Papineau MRC
Local candidates and Quebec Green Party Leader Alex Tyrrell met with Claude Bouffard of the RPLPN, as well as Lac-des-Plages Mayor Richard Jean and Councillor Gilles Charest, to hear their concerns about the potential arrival of a mega open pit graphite mine in their municipality. Deeply concerned for the future of the region in the […]
Lack of child care spaces : the GPQ supports the idea of a massive reinvestment
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke this Monday in the municipality of Saint-Jérôme, to present the candidacy of Marcella Bustamante, official candidate of the Green Party for the 2022 provincial elections, in the riding of Saint-Jérôme. Together, they took a public stand on a very important issue at the provincial […]
Mont Rigaud: Alex Tyrrell says no to mining activity and yes to municipal autonomy!
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, was in the MRC of Vaudreuil-Soulanges on Sunday to speak publicly about the refusal of the Quebec government to protect Mount Rigaud from mining development. This project poses a serious threat to the region’s drinking water and could have very serious consequences for the region’s […]
Ministry of Efficiency: Alex Tyrrell and Malik Guelmi present the GPQ’s ambitious policy
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke this Sunday in Montreal to introduce Malik Guelmi, the Green Party’s official candidate for the 2022 provincial election in the riding of Mont-Royal-Outremont. Together, they publicly presented the Green Party’s proposal to improve all services of Quebec’s public institutions. Aware of the many shortcomings […]
Alex Tyrrell introduces Artour Benevolenski, candidate in the riding of Anjou-Louis-Riel
The Leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, is pleased to introduce Artour Benevolenski as a candidate in the riding of Anjou-Louis-Riel for this fall’s general election. The addition of Artour to the Green Party of Quebec team for the 2022 provincial election demonstrates that more individuals are interested and involved in running […]
Green Party Leader speaks out on the plight of our health care system
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke this Friday in Montreal in front of the Lakeshore General Hospital to take a stand on an issue that is important to the DMP, the whole situation related to our health care system. In the last 8 years, the disastrous Barrette reforms and the […]
LGBTQIA2+ Rights: Alex Tyrrell and Hailey Roop speak in The Village.
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke in Le Village this Thursday to introduce Hailey Roop, the Green Party’s official candidate for the 2022 provincial election in the riding of Sainte-Marie-Saint-Jacques. Together, they took a public stand on an issue that is important to the Green Party of Quebec: the rights […]
Local Agriculture: Alex Tyrrell and Jean-Pierre Duford present the GPQ’s National Greenhouse Project
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, took the floor on Tuesday to introduce the candidacy of Jean-Pierre Duford, official candidate of the Green Party for the 2022 general election, in the riding of Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne. Together, they took a public stand on the whole issue of local food, an essential step in […]
The Green Party of Quebec officially launches its 10th general campaign!
The Green Party of Quebec has officially launched its 2022 election campaign for this fall’s provincial election. The GPQ is ready to take its demands and ideas to every corner of the province with its team of dedicated and diverse candidates. The Green Party of Quebec is committed to transforming Quebec into a more inclusive, […]
The Green Party of Quebec officially launches its 10th general campaign!
The Green Party of Quebec has officially launched its 2022 election campaign for this fall’s provincial election. The GPQ is ready to take its demands and ideas to every corner of the province with its team of dedicated and diverse candidates. The Green Party of Quebec is committed to transforming Quebec into a more inclusive, […]
Rapid energy transition: Alex Tyrrell and Zied Damergi present the GPQ policy
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke in Montreal on Monday, August 29, to introduce Zied Damergi, the official Green Party candidate for the 2022 provincial election in the riding of Laval-des-Rapides. Together, they took a public stand on the important issues that are framing the GPQ’s campaign this year, such […]
Economic Justice: Alex Tyrrell presents the demands of the GPQ with his candidate in Robert-Baldwin
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke in Montreal on Sunday, August 28, to introduce David MacFarquhar, the Green Party’s official candidate for the 2022 provincial election, in the riding of Robert-Baldwin. Together, they took a public stand on an issue that is important to the PVQ, namely the whole question […]
Alex Tyrrell, leader of the GPQ, presents his policy on housing rights with his candidate in Mercier
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke this Saturday, August 27, in Montreal, to present the candidacy of Véronique Langlois, official candidate of the Green Party for the 2022 provincial election, in the riding of Mercier. Together, they took a public stand on a very important issue at the provincial level, […]
The PVQ presents Valérie Vedrines, candidate in the riding of Gouin
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke in Montreal on Friday, August 26, to introduce the candidacy of Valérie Védrines, the official Green Party candidate for the 2022 provincial election in the riding of Gouin. Together, they took a public stand on a very important issue for the province, namely, that […]
The GPQ presents Shameem Jauffur as candidate in the riding of Marquette
The Quebec Green Party Leader Alex Tyrrell spoke on Thursday to introduce Shameem Jauffur as the Green Party’s official candidate for the 2022 general election in the riding of Marquette. Together, they took a public stand on the whole issue of systemic racism, social and economic inequities, and racial profiling. The Green Party of Quebec […]
The Green Party of Quebec introduces Rita LoCicero, candidate in the riding of Vimont
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, took the floor on Monday, August 22, to present the candidacy of Rita Locicero, official candidate of the Green Party for the 2022 general election, in the riding of Vimont. Together, they took a public stand on the whole issue of water management in Quebec, […]
Alex Tyrrell, Leader of the Green Party of Quebec, officially launches his candidacy in the riding of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
The Green Party of Quebec officially launched Alex Tyrrell’s candidacy in the riding of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce on Sunday, August 21, for this fall’s general election. On the occasion of this launch, Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec, took the floor to make a speech with his team and some of his confirmed candidates. […]
Alex Tyrrell’s campaign launch, party leader
The Greens met yesterday afternoon for the official launch of the candidacy of Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec in the riding of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Watch the speech given by the party leader by following the link right here.
The GPQ presents Jamie D’Souza, candidate in Rosemont
Montreal, August 18, 2022 – Quebec Green Party Leader Alex Tyrrell spoke in Montreal on Thursday, August 18, to introduce Jamie D’Souza as the Green Party’s official candidate for the 2022 provincial election in the riding of Rosemont. Together, they took a public stand on important provincial issues such as waste reduction and reuse in […]
The GPQ wants the Horne Foundry to close
The Green Party of Quebec wants the Horne smelter to close if it is unable to comply with current Quebec standards. While in the region, its leader, Alex Tyrrell, found it distressing that the Horne Smelter was authorized by the last Liberal government to emit up to 100 nanograms per cubic meter of arsenic, when […]
The GPQ demands the immediate closure of the Horne Foundry in Rouyn-Noranda
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, was in Rouyn-Noranda on Friday, August 12, to speak about the public health crisis in the municipality, where residents are subject to massive amounts of arsenic and heavy metal air pollution from the Horne smelter. This event aims to reiterate the position of the Green […]
The GPQ presents Bourama Keita, candidate in Camille-Laurin
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke this Monday, August 15, in Montreal, to introduce the candidacy of Bourama Keita, official candidate of the Green Party for the 2022 provincial elections, in the riding of Camille-Laurin (formerly Bourget). Together, they took a public stand on the whole issue of public transit […]
The GPQ presents Rachid Jemmah candidate in Hull
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke on August 13 to introduce the candidacy of Rachid Jemmah, official Green Party candidate for the 2022 provincial election in the riding of Hull. Together, they took a public stand on an important issue for the party, namely the whole question of valuing and […]
The GPQ presents Pierre Cyr his candidate in Pontiac
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke on August 13 to introduce Pierre Cyr, the official Green Party candidate for the 2022 provincial election, in the Pontiac riding. Together, they took a public stand on an important issue in the region, namely the need for a waste diversion center in the […]
Two GPQ candidates from the Outaouais region appear in a digital newspaper
“The leader of the Green Party of Quebec (GPQ) has presented his candidates in the ridings of Pontiac and Hull for the next provincial general election next fall. Alex Tyrrell was in the Outaouais on Saturday to confirm these candidacies. Among his commitments, the candidate for the riding of Pontiac, Pierre Cyr, wants to put […]
The Green Party of Quebec wants to close the Horne Foundry
“Quebec Green Party leader Alex Tyrrell is calling for greater environmental oversight of heavy metal emissions from the Horne smelter in Rouyn-Noranda. Alex Tyrrell argues that the smelter should be shut down altogether if it fails to meet environmental standards for air pollution. “The smelter has had these pollution problems for almost 40 years. Processing […]
GPQ meets with REVIMAT
I had an excellent meeting with Marc Nantel of the Regroupement Vigilance Mines Abitibi-Témiscamingue in Val-d’Or to discuss the many environmental issues in the region. It was a privilege to discuss with someone who is involved on a volunteer basis, almost full time, for his region, for the health of the people and for the […]
Intense heat wave : the planet is overheating
Every day that we do nothing about the climate brings us a little closer to the unpleasantness we are currently experiencing with heat waves. From Guinea to Spain, via the United States, the observation is the same: the heat records follow one another and last longer and longer. According to the Met Office weather agency, […]
The Green Party presents its candidate in Soulanges
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke on Friday, August 4, in the municipality of Saint-Clet, to introduce the candidacy of Kristian Solarik, official candidate of the Green Party for the 2022 provincial election, in the riding of Soulanges. Together, they took a public stand on a major issue in the […]
Kristian Solarik, candidate in Soulanges appears in Viva Media
“Saint-Clet – The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke Friday in Saint-Clet to introduce Kristian Solarik’s candidacy in the riding of Soulanges for the next provincial election. Together, the Green Party representatives took a public stand on a major issue in the riding, namely the worrisome situation regarding access to health […]
Elections 2022: Alex Tyrrell continues his tour of Quebec’s war plants
On July 31, Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec, spoke out in favour of closing General Dynamics, a plant located in Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, in the Capitale-Nationale region. The speech on the General Dynamics plant is part of his tour of war plants that began last March. The Green Party leader wanted to reiterate […]
The Green Party of Quebec confirms that it prefers a subway to a tramway
“Opponents of Quebec City’s tramway received a major new endorsement Monday as the leader of the Green Party of Quebec (PVQ) used his visit to the capital to denounce “a project that lacks ambition and has a negative ecological impact.” PVQ leader Alex Tyrrell shares the view of Quebec deserves better, the organization that recently […]
Earth Overshoot Day
Thursday, July 28, 2022, is the day of the overshoot, that is the day when humanity has consumed all the resources that the Earth is capable of producing in one year, and this, in only a few months. Humanity is now in the red for the next 4 months, but also for all the other […]
Launch of the GPQ 2022 electoral program: The New Green Plan for Quebec
The Green Party of Quebec proposes a positive and daring vision for Quebec. An eco-socialist society that promotes the environment, peace, democracy, economic equity and living together in an inclusive Quebec that is open to the world. Through our 2022 program, the New Green Plan for Quebec, the Green Party of Quebec puts forward an […]
Speech by Alex Tyrrell, Leader of the Green Party of Quebec, at the launch of the 2022 election platform
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, and his team unveiled their 2022 election platform on July 14: The New Green Plan for Quebec. Through this ambitious platform, the Green Party is committed to transforming Quebec into a more inclusive, equitable, just, and green society in order to offer our future generations […]
The Green Party unveils its 2022 election platform : The New Green Plan
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, and his team unveiled their 2022 election platform on July 14: The New Green Plan for Quebec. Through this ambitious platform, the Green Party is committed to transforming Quebec into a more inclusive, equitable, just, and green society in order to provide our future generations […]
The PVQ presents its candidate in Marie-Victorin and protests against the increase in public transport fares
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke this Wednesday in Longueuil to introduce the candidacy of Vincent Aquin-Belleau, official candidate of the Green Party for the 2022 general election, in the riding of Marie-Victorin. Together, they took a public stand on the recent 2% increase in fares throughout the Greater Montreal […]
Speech with the candidate from Montarville on the protection of the St. Lawrence River
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, spoke last Friday in Boucherville to introduce the candidacy of Jeanne Dufour, official candidate of the Green Party for the 2022 general election, in the riding of Montarville. Together, they took a public stand on the protection of the St. Lawrence River and on wastewater […]
Veganism among Quebec Greens
In an interview with La Presse I explained that the Green Party of Quebec aims to reduce the consumption of animal products in Quebec by 50% by 2035. This issue is a blind spot in the environmental programs of other parties. Animal agriculture is destroying our forests while polluting our streams, rivers and atmosphere. To […]
The Green Party of Quebec demands the immediate closure of the Rouyn-Noranda foundry
I would like to take a moment to comment on the public health crisis in Rouyn-Nordanda, where residents are being subjected to massive amounts of arsenic and heavy metal air pollution from the smelter. Unfortunately, this situation is not unique in Quebec. In the Limolou district of Quebec City, residents are also subject to nickel […]
Alex Tyrrell comments on the public health crisis in Rouyn-Noranda
I would like to take a moment to comment on the public health crisis in Rouyn-Noranda, where residents are being subjected to massive amounts of arsenic and heavy metal air pollution from the smelter. Unfortunately, this situation is not unique to Quebec, in the Limolou district of Quebec City, residents are being subjected to nickel […]
Alex Tyrrell monitors water quality in Beaven Lake
Had a great time collecting water samples on Beaven Lake this weekend! Our lake association is hard at work monitoring water quality in a number of key tributaries and bays. Last year our tests revealed elevated labels of phosphorous and fecal coliform after heavy rainfall the tributaries that are located near an Elk farm. We […]
The GPQ supports the SQDC workers’ strike
Today I visited the picket line in front of the SQDC in Chateauguay with our local candidate Nadia Baksh to support the cannabis workers in their strike! We had a good discussion with Maxime Couture who is the shop steward for the branch. He explained to us that the wages of the SQDC employees are […]
GPQ leader’s speech at the peace rally
“Yesterday I spoke at a peace rally in Montreal organized by the Quebec Movement for Peace/Mouvement Québécois pour la Paix. In my speech I condemned the toxic masculinity displayed by Trudeau and the G7 leaders who were literally joking to the media about ripping off their shirts to look tough for Putin before sending more […]
U.S. Supreme Court torpedoes women’s human rights!
The revocation of the Roe vs. Wade precedent by the U.S. Supreme Court gives anti-abortion states the opportunity to legislate on this issue and ban it. This is a serious mistake and a very dangerous signal that threatens women’s rights around the world. This decision is a brutal shock and a serious setback for women’s […]
GPQ confirms its first 35 candidates
I am very pleased and proud to sign the letters of authorization for the first 35 candidates of the Green Party of Quebec for the 2022 Quebec elections! We have put together a dynamic and diverse team that is determined to shake up Quebec politics with new ideas while injecting positive energy into our democracy! […]
The GPQ participates in the indigenous peoples’ day in Verdun
Celebrating Aboriginal Peoples Day in Cabot Square with a Drezus show!!! The next one is Q-052 in Verdun ! Voici le lien de l’évènement : https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3163428297203777&set=pcb.3163436843869589
Alex Tyrrell is shocked by the living conditions in Aboriginal communities
Last week I visited the Algonquins of Barriere Lake and attended a meeting between the community and senior Trudeau government officials. What I saw was appalling. The community is in trouble. They are forced to send their children to a moldy school, their housing situation is worse than anything I have seen in Quebec and […]
GPQ reacts on free transportation
A step in the right direction, but why limit this initiative to a few stations for a few days of the week? Weekday trips generate even more emissions than weekend trips due to traffic and congestion. The Green Party of Quebec is calling for all public transportation in Quebec to be completely free.
Genocidal Policies Target Algonquins of Barriere Lake
By Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec Last week I was offered a last minute invitation to Barrier Lake First Nation by community members who are upset that their school is contaminated with mold and sewage. They invited me to visit the reserve on the same day that high level members of […]
Hailey Roop, candidate in Sainte-Marie-Saint-Jacques
Hailey Roop entered politics at the age of 21 to improve social services and reduce Quebec’s environmental footprint with green policies. While studying environmental studies at Dawson College, she was able to demonstrate her academic and activist commitment. Then, it was through an internship at Global Green News that she was able to get involved […]
Alex Tyrrell speaks out against systemic racism in Quebec
This is what systemic racism looks like in Quebec’s indegenous communities. How can we accept that indigenous children are left without a usable school and that because of their lack of attendance – to a mould infested school – that they run the risk of being removed from their parents? This is shameful. The Quebec […]
The GPQ wants to help women with endometriosis
Endometriosis is a common gynecological disease that affects nearly 10% of women. A little-known and often taboo disease, women who suffer from the disease encounter many difficulties before receiving a diagnosis and treatment. According to EndoAct Canada, women with endometriosis see, on average, 5 to 7 doctors before receiving a diagnosis and the estimated cost […]
The Green Party of Quebec protests against bill 96
Protesting Bill 96 in Montreal today! No to the language-police-state! Yes to minority rights!
Leader’s Statement on the passage of Bill 96
⁃ Bill 96 passed – Welcome to the Language Police State! – Yesterday, the Quebec National Assembly passed Bill 96 which will severely limit the rights of English speakers and all Quebecers. It is a major step backwards for education, health care, justice and civil liberties, while doing very little to protect or promote French. […]
Commemorating Canada’s largest day of civil disobedience
Ten years ago today I was arrested in a student protest against tuition fees under a special anti-protest law which has since been overturned by the courts. On May 22 ed 2012, we held the largest day of civil disobedience in Canadian history. Tens of thousands of students and allies defied the new anti-protest law […]
Statement from Alex Tyrrell on the GPC leadership race
– Dimitri Lascaris Rules Out Candidacy for GPC Leadership – In a recent blog post, Dimitri Lascaris, the eco-socialist runner-up in the 2020 Green Party of Canada leadership race has announced that he will not be running in the upcoming federal leadership race. This leaves the left of the party with a serious void in […]
The war in Ukraine benefits the oil companies
As the price of gasoline rises above $2 a liter, many right-wing politicians are suggesting cutting sales taxes or the carbon tax. The reality is that gas prices are high because of the war in Ukraine, not because of taxes. The quickest way to reduce the price of gasoline is to end the war. Unlike […]
Greens stand in solidarity with American feminists
At a time when the United States is abruptly rolling back 50 years of progress on women’s rights, the Green Party of Quebec supports U.S. feminists in their ongoing fight for human rights. Criminalizing abortion would allow for even more oppressive religious policies. Safe abortions must be guaranteed for all women. Women’s health and fundamental […]
The GPQ supports calls to divest from fossil fuels to respect indigenous rights
In solidarity with Wet’suwet’en and allies calling on RBC to immediately divest from the Costal Gas Link pipeline and fossil fuels. Support indigenous rights!
The greens propose a free subway in Gatineau
Le mercredi 11 mai à 18h30, Alex Tyrrell, chef du Parti Vert du Québec s’est rendu à Gatineau en compagnie de Rachid Jemmah, candidat du Parti Vert du Québec dans la circonscription de Hull. Ils se sont rendus dans la circonscription de Hull dans le but de demander l’extension des transports en commun entre Gatineau […]
Alex Tyrrell challenges Justin Trudeau’s one-upmanship strategy on the Ukraine crisis
“Au lieu de négocier pour la paix, @JustinTrudeau est en Ukraine pour promettre plus d’armes, plus de sanctions et plus d’escalades. Soutenir les Ukrainiens, c’est favoriser la paix, et non redoubler les efforts pour prolonger un conflit qui a déjà fait tant de morts. #cdnpoli “ — Alex Tyrrell (@AlexTyrrellPVQ) May 8, 2022 Au lieu […]
Housing
Social Housing The GPQ considers housing to be a fundamental right to which everyone should have access. The GPQ believes that state intervention in certain sectors is necessary to ensure that citizens’ rights are respected. Based on various FRAPRU recommendations, the GPQ proposes to Strengthen the means of the Commission des droits de la personne […]
Education and culture
Implementing Universal Second Language Education Learning a second language is one more tool that our youth can master to open their horizons, pursue new opportunities and communicate with the rest of the world. The Green Party of Quebec therefore supports the implementation of second language learning for all Quebec students. As studies show that it […]
Health
Fighting privatization The Green Party of Quebec strongly opposes any privatization of our health care system. On the contrary, the public health care system must be celebrated, strengthened and better funded. We believe that all Quebecers should have access to quality, timely and free services. Citizens’ wallets should not be a limit to the accessibility […]
Agriculture and animal rights
Community Greenhouse Project The Green Party of Quebec is proposing to address the problems of imported food by building a vast network of urban and rural public greenhouses powered by hydro-electricity. These greenhouses will be built by Hydro-Quebec through a new subsidy program before being handed over to local communities in every neighbourhood in Quebec. […]
Social justice
Follow the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission: This Commission has made 94 recommendations to improve relations with First Nations across the country. The Green Party of Quebec supports all of these recommendations and incorporates them, which will apply to the provincial jurisdiction, in a first mandate. Territorial and Social Autonomy The Green Party […]
Economy
The Green Party of Quebec is committed to an eco-socialist vision, which involves protecting the environment while providing quality public services to the population. We are very concerned about social inequalities and the need to build a more just and equitable society. Economic justice For the Green Party of Quebec, it is imperative to ensure […]
Democracy
The Green Party of Quebec is a left-wing federalist party that differs from classical Canadian federalism. Our eco-socialist program is fully achievable within Canada and we are committed to working with progressive people across Canada for the protection of the environment and the common good. While we recognize Quebec’s right to self-determination and the legitimacy […]
Environment
The environment is our legacy to future generations and we have an obligation to leave them a sustainable future. The Green Party of Quebec aims to protect the environment and reduce the consequences of climate change. We seek to reduce greenhouse gas emissions drastically, to achieve this we propose a range of solutions, financial levers […]
Tribute to Roger Fleury, environmental activist
“Cette semaine @TAG, un militant de longue date environnemental, de justice sociale et autochtone est décédé à 80 ans le 15 avril après un séjour prolongé à l’hôpital de Pembroke. Au nom de toute l’équipe du Parti Vert du Québec, je tiens à présenter mes plus sincères condoléances à sa famille, ses amis et ses […]
Statement about Earth Day
“- Earth Day – Today is Earth Day and many people are thinking about what they can do to help the planet. I chose to go into politics after studying mechanical engineering and environmental science. I made this choice after realizing that the technology, science, and public policies to protect the climate and environment exist, […]
Alex Tyrrell congratulates Shirley Dorismond on her election in Marie-Victorin
“Félicitations à @SDorismondCAQ pour sa victoire dans Marie-Victorin. J’espère qu’elle sera une influence positive et progressiste dans le gouvernement de la @coalitionavenir #polqc” Félicitations à @SDorismondCAQ pour sa victoire dans Marie-Victorin. J’espère qu’elle sera une influence positive et progressiste dans le gouvernement de la @coalitionavenir #polqc pic.twitter.com/BQDMkxdyzR — Alex Tyrrell (@AlexTyrrellPVQ) April 12, 2022
Earth Day: The future depends on today’s decisions !
The latest of the sixth report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has justified why I am involved with the Green Party of Quebec. Indeed, the report is unequivocal: environmental problems are attributed to human activities. The truth that we know and feel every day is no longer a distant fiction. Global warming […]
Alex Tyrrell supports peace activist Yves Engler
“Yes! Solidarity with Yves Engler who stood up to Melanie Joly and Chrystia Freeland for their roles in escalating tensions with Russia, their support for the military-industrial complex and their lack of will for peace in the region. NO to escalation!”
Alex Tyrrell opposes Bill 96 with John Abbott’s DG
“I had a great conversation with John Abbott College Executive Director John Halpin about the controversial Bill 96. As you can see from the photo, Mr. Halpin is strongly opposed to this bill which would severely limit access to English colleges in Quebec and reduce opportunities for both French and English students. He has been […]
Discussion with activist Howard Breen on his hunger strike for environmental justice
“Long-time environmental and social justice activist Howard Breen has been on hunger strike for 21 days to save old growth forests in British Columbia. Howard has been arrested more than 37 times while fighting for the environment, peace, indigenous rights and social justice. After his last arrest fighting for the Wet’suwet’en, he was put in […]
Statement by Party Leader on Stephen Guilbeault
“I find it really disappointing to see former environmental activist Stephen Guilbeault ensuring the growth of the oil industry for another generation while he is made Canada’s Environment Minister. Another environmentalist who has sold out to the oil industry. Clearly, he didn’t have the integrity to stand by his convictions.”
Discussion with the French Greens on the legalization of cannabis
“I had an interesting discussion with the French Greens this morning about Canada’s experience with cannabis legalization. The message I gave them was that legalization was the right thing to do, but that the framework has been unfair to those who have been criminalized for their involvement in the industry prior to legalization. Criminal records […]
Marie-Victorin Campaign: Alex Tyrrell speaks in front of the Pratt & Whitney war plant with peace activist Yves Engler
On Sunday, April 10, 2022 at 12:00 pm, Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec, went in front of the Pratt and Whitney armament plant in Longueuil, near the riding of Marie-Victorin, where he is running as a candidate in the by-elections. He then continued his tour of demonstrations in front of Quebec […]
Marie-Victorin campaign : Alex Tyrrell demonstrates outside Saint-Hubert airport
On Friday, April 8, 2022 at 12:00 pm, Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec, accompanied by Halimatou Bah, deputy leader of the Green Party of Quebec and Jamie D’Souza, candidate in Rosemont, went in front of the Saint-Hubert airport in Longueuil, near the riding of Marie-Victorin where Alex Tyrrell is running in […]
Alex Tyrrell advocates in front of the South Shore Wastewater Treatment Centre against sewage dumping
On Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 12:00 pm, Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec, in the presence of Halimatou Bah, deputy leader of the Green Party of Quebec, went in front of the Longueuil wastewater treatment plant, the Centre d’épuration Rive-Sud, in Longueuil, near the riding of Marie-Victorin where he is running […]
Alex Tyrrell speaks in Longueuil for the protection of western chorus frog
On Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 2:00 pm, Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec, was accompanied by Halimatou Bah, deputy leader of the Green Party of Quebec, in Longueuil, to advocate for the protection of western chorus frogs. The Western Chorus Frog is a frog that is endangered in Quebec due to […]
Alex Tyrrell and his team give a speech to Lockheed Martin and Bombardier
On Friday, April 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM, Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec and candidate in the Marie-Victorin by-election, continued his tour of Quebec’s arms plants. He was accompanied by Halimatou Bah, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Quebec and Marlene Hale, Chief of the Wet’suwet’en Nation. In front of […]
Alex Tyrrell continues his tour of Quebec’s war plants
This Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 4pm, Quebec Green Party leader Alex Tyrrell demonstrated for the closure of General Dynamics, a plant located in Valleyfield, in the south of Montréal. Alex Tyrrell is an eco-socialist activist who was elected leader of the Green Party of Quebec in 2013 at the age of 25. He is […]
Making the leap into politics
It is a real pleasure for me to write to you today as Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Quebec. I entered politics for the very first time in the 2018 provincial election as a candidate in the riding of Saint-Laurent. As an immigrant and a woman of color, this experience has totally changed […]
Alex Tyrrell Launches Tour of Quebec’s War Factories
This Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 11:30 am, the leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, demonstrated for the closure of Héroux-Devtek, a plant located in Longueuil, just a stone’s throw from the Marie-Victorin riding. Alex Tyrrell is an eco-socialist activist who was elected leader of the Green Party of Quebec in 2013 […]
The GPQ presents leader Alex Tyrrell, new candidate for Marie-Victorin
On Thursday, March 10, 2022, the Green Party of Quebec presented its candidate for the by-election in Marie-Victorin in Longueuil, party leader Alex Tyrrell. Alex Tyrrell is an eco-socialist activist who was elected leader of the Green Party of Quebec in 2013 at the age of 25. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science […]
LET’S CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S RIGHTS DAY
Today, March 8, 2022, we celebrate International Women’s Rights Day. This day is extremely important because it aims to highlight past and present struggles for women’s rights around the world. It is also an opportunity to take the pulse of equality and the advancement of women’s rights in Quebec. On this International Women’s Day, the […]
Celebrating Black History Month is great, but taking action is better!
Each February is an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on the history of Black people in Canada and to honour their many contributions to Canadian society. Black History Month is essential to living together as it allows us to become more aware of the place of Black men and women. It is an opportunity to […]
Fashion and environment, a very bad combo !
In today’s world, after the oil industry, which is the first and most polluting, comes the textile industry, which is often called the fashion industry (clothes, fashion…). The textile industry is not as beautiful as its clothing because it has a very negative impact on the planet and on the environment. The negative impacts are […]
GHGs and Transportation; ” Let’s Act Now!”
As climate change accelerates, the governments of Quebec and Canada are not living up to their commitments to promote public transit as a primary means of reducing GHGs. Here are some recent abuses by the Trudeau and Legault governments. Inadequate Federal Funding Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, transit authorities have experienced significant losses […]
The GPQ speaks out against the increase in the nickel standard
A little over a month ago, the Legault government announced its intention to modify the standard for airborne nickel concentrations. The government proposes to increase the standard from 14ng/cubic meter to 70ng/cubic meter, an increase of 500%. The Green Party of Quebec does not agree with the government’s proposal, which could have numerous effects on […]
Solidarity with young Quebecers at the Supreme Court for climate!
Today, young Quebecers will file an appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada to take the federal government to court for its insufficient efforts to fight climate change. The group ENvironnement JEUnesse is leading this action, representing all Quebecers under the age of 35 and accusing the federal government of infringing on the fundamental rights […]
Become a member of the Green Party of Quebec!
Become a member of the GPQ to show your support for our movement. Your membership will allow you to get involved in the party’s projects, to participate in the congresses and to be kept informed of our news! The climate emergency is upon us, and we are counting on you to act! Loading…
Fines should be proportional to income
François Legault announced yesterday that people who have not been vaccinated will be fined a significant amount on their taxes this year. While fines are an interesting way to encourage people to get vaccinated, these fines should be proportional to people’s income rather than a fixed, non-variable amount for everyone. For example, fines for curfew […]
NO to oil companies compensation in Quebec!
The CAQ government recently announced that it would end hydrocarbon exploration and development in Quebec. This is good news for the environment and a good step in the right direction to address the climate crisis and to engage in a true green transition. Moreover, the exploitation of hydrocarbons has never been socially acceptable in Quebec, […]
Bill 21: Welcome to Canadian Solidarity
The Law on Secularism of the State, or Bill 21, adopted on June 16, 2019 by the Quebec government, continues to be debated beyond Quebec’s borders. The city council of Brampton, Ontario, has decided to grant $100,000 to organizations challenging Bill 21. At the same time, the mayor of Brampton called on other major Canadian […]
The importance of donating to the Green Party
If you follow our emails, you know that we rarely ask for money. We are fortunate in Quebec to have a public funding system for political parties which means that the vast majority of our funding comes from the per vote subsidy. However, people are able to contribute up to $100 per person per year […]
Happy Holidays!
On behalf of the entire team at the green party of Quebec I would like to wish you a happy holiday! In these challenging times people are working together to stop the spread of the virus. This show of collective solidarity is as inspiring as it is difficult. We have a collective responsibility to protect […]
Kindergarten educators protest
The GPQ supports the kindergarten educators who are demonstrating for better pay and asks the government to intensify negotiations to reach an agreement as soon as possible. The struggle of these educators is also the struggle for the future of our children and families. It is also the fight for equal opportunities and for women […]
Alex Tyrrell demonstrates for peace and against the purchase of fighter planes
This afternoon, I participated in a demonstration against Canada’s purchase of fighter jets in front of the office of Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault in Montreal. The federal Liberal government wants to spend $19 billion on fighter jets. The life-cycle cost will be over $77 billion. That’s over $2,000 for every person living in Canada. […]
Alex Tyrrell and Greens in B.C. to protect ancient forests
Alex Tyrrell traveled to Fairy Creek to take part in the largest civil disobedience movement in Canadian history. Over the past year, more than 1,100 people have been arrested in Fairy Creek while protesting against the cutting of old growth forests. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2971176926428916 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2970271179852824 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2972480506298558 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2973417332871542 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2975061499373792 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2976618465884762 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2977126245833984
Alex Tyrrell endorses Valérie Plante for Mayor of Montreal
Today, I voted for Valérie Plante for mayor of Montreal. I decided to vote for Valérie Plante, Craig Sauvé, Benoit Dorais and Tan Shan Li and Projet Montréal because they are the most progressive team on the ballot. I encourage all Montrealers to vote for Projet Montréal candidates in this election! While progress on housing, […]
The great march for the protection of forests
The provincial government’s decision in December 2020 to cancel plans to protect 100 natural areas in southern Quebec galvanized a group of people, with the support of various environmental, aboriginal and political groups, to come to their aid. On September 6, a group of walkers set out from the Outaouais to Quebec City. Other groups […]
Bill 2: GPQ wants to protect trans rights
This week, the Quebec government tabled Bill 2, which, if passed without amendment, will severely limit the rights of transgender people to identify with the gender of their choice. Bill 2 stipulates that the ID card of trans people will have two gender fields. One for gender identity and one for genitalia. Only those who […]
The GPQ denounces cuts in public transportation in Montreal
While revenues have dropped during the pandemic, the STM is considering cutting service in 2022 to address budget shortfalls. These cuts would discourage people from returning to public transportation when we need it most. STM service is already less than it should be in many circumstances. Buses are overcrowded, uncomfortable, not as reliable as they […]
Alex Tyrrell calls for action to protect lake biodiversity
In addition to my role in the Green Party of Quebec, I am also President of the Association for the Protection of Beaven and Rond Lakes in the Laurentians. The biodiversity of our two lakes and many other lakes across Quebec is threatened by both animal agriculture and an invasive plant known as Eurasian […]
Statement by the Leader of the Green Party of Quebec on the vaccine passport
Over the past few days, many people have asked me what the Green Party of Quebec’s position is on the vaccine passport that would restrict certain places such as bars, rest rooms and gyms to vaccinated people only. Today I am announcing the Green Party of Quebec’s support for this health measure. Science, doctors and […]
Alex Tyrrell comments on the IPCC report
This week the IPCC – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its latest report on the state of the global climate. As you may have guessed, the report paints a dire picture of the current state of the environment and what could happen if we continue on our current trajectory of over-consumption, especially of fossil […]
Nicholas Lescarbeau – Executive Board Member
Involved with the Green Party of Quebec for over ten years and having worked as a Quebec organizer for the Green Party of Canada for several years, in addition to his involvement in the union, student and environmental movements Nicholas Lescabeau brings invaluable experience to the executive board of the Green Party of Quebec. Candidate […]
The Green Party of Quebec is now debt free!
We are happy announce that as of today the Green Party of Quebec is 100% debt free for the first time in over 15 years! Our last repayment check has cleared! Thank you to everyone who has contributed to achieving this important milestone for our party by voting for us in elections, by donating and […]
Available internships
Internship: Communication Officer Summary description of the position Under the authority of the Executive Director, the Communications Officer is responsible for the Party’s external communications as well as the coordination of media and public communications related to DMP activities and events. Job description Assist in the production of press releases, statements, and political texts for […]
Imagine the Energies of Tomorrow: Solar panels, windmills or hydroelectric dams.
March 13, 2021 – Imagining the Energy of Tomorrow: Solar panels, wind turbines or hydroelectric dams. For our weekly appointments, we held a discussion on renewable energy alongside DMP leader Alex Tyrrell.
A tour of the news with Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec
March 9, 2021 – News tour with Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec A tour of the news with the leader of the DMP where important topics such as the demonstration organized to protect the white oak woodland on Île Perrot, government funding for gas pipelines and the latest BAPE report will […]
Discussion on food self-sufficiency with Jean-Pierre Duford
February 27, 2021 – Viewing of a report on food self-sufficiency with Jean-Pierre Duford, Green Party Agriculture and Food Critic and Alex Tyrrell, Leader of the Green Party of Quebec.
Meet Guy Sauvé, Founder of the Longueuil Green Party
It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to Guy Sauvé, founder of the Longueuil Green Party on the municipal scene! Guy is an engineer by training who is involved in politics for the environment, social justice and good municipal governance. I spoke with Guy Sauvé last week on the Quebec Green Party’s live […]
Meet Guy Sauvé, Founder of the Green Party of Longueuil
Alex Tyrrell and guests talk with Guy Sauvé, founder of the Longueuil Green Party on the municipal scene. Guy Sauvé shares his vision for the future of Longueuil, his priorities for the city and what brought him to form a municipal Green Party in Longueuil. The Green Party of Longueuil is the only Green Party […]
Happy New Year From The Green Party of Quebec!
The year 2021 has arrived and on behalf of the entire Green Party of Quebec team I would like to wish you a Happy New Year! This year will be a year of action for the Green Party of Quebec full of opportunities for our members and supporters. With the leadership question resolved (thank you […]
GPQ congratulates Halimatou Bah for her appearance in a documentary
Congratulations to Halimatou Bah, deputy leader of the Green Party of Quebec for her appearance in the documentary Pluri’Elles by the F Institute. This documentary focuses on the journey of six Muslim women who are committed and involved in Quebec society. I am happy and very proud to be able to count Halimatou Bah among […]
Departure of Alice Sécheresse, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Quebec
For more than two years, I have had the pleasure of working with Alice Sécheresse in the Green Party of Quebec where she has worked as a volunteer, employee, candidate, women’s spokesperson and finally deputy leader. Alice is a bright, determined young woman who is passionate about the environment and social justice. She is now […]
International Overdose Awareness Day
As Health Critic for the Green Party of Quebec, I would like to mention that today, August 31, 2020 is International Drug Overdose Awareness Day. We tend to associate this phenomenon with marginalized audiences, but in reality it does not only concern such audiences. No, the phenomenon of overdose does not only concern marginalized people. […]
The housing crisis continues to worsen
Long before COVID-19, a crisis was already eating away at Quebec, the housing crisis. In fact, since 2019, the housing crisis has been getting worse and worse, especially in large cities. This housing shortage is mainly due to the increase in demand for rental housing while the percentage of available housing is low. In Quebec’s […]
La Presse: Green Party leadership: Tyrrell backs out and blames May
“In his speaking notes seen by The Canadian Press explaining his decision, Mr. Tyrrell accuses Mrs. May of being too visible in the race for her own succession, even launching a fundraising tour with one of the candidates. He also says she “consolidated her power” by appointing her husband, John Kidder, to the party’s federal […]
COVID19: 5 of 6 Green Party Leadership Candidates Call on Party to Cut Entrance Fee
Alex Tyrrell as well as nearly all of the Green Party of Canada candidates signed issued the following statement today calling on the Green Party to drop the $40k leadership race entrance fee and to postpone procedural deadlines. We, the undersigned candidates for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada (GPC), are announcing the […]
Alex Tyrrell Addresses Coronavirus, Calls On Youth To Take Action
As leader of the Green Party of Quebec I would like to encourage everyone to follow the directions laid out by public health authorities and governments and to explain why they are important. While my job is usually to criticize the government, in this case I fully support the actions taken by the Legault and […]
Alex Tyrrell Suspends Green New Deal Tour – COVID-19
In order to protect public health and the most venerable I have decided to suspend my canada wide Green New Deal tour in order to follow the recommendations established by the public health experts. I will resume the tour when conditions improve and the situation permits. In the mean time I will continue to campaign […]
Alex Tyrrell Campaigns For Green Party Leadership in Ontario
Thank you so much to all the North Bay Greens who came out to hear about my candidacy and the Green New Deal tonight! ♥️ Tomorrow I’m off to Sudbury Ontario to speak to high school students and Green Party members! ✊ Thank you so much to all the North Bay Greens who came out to hear […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Wet’suwet’en Solidarity Rail Blockades
On Sunday Green Party of Quebec leader Alex Tyrrell visited the protest camp at the site of the Kahnawake rail blockade to show his support for the blockade before issuing the following statement. The Green Party of Quebec fully supports the Kahnawake rail blockade as well as the many other blockades taking place across the […]
Alex Tyrrell Launches Canada Wide Green New Deal Tour
Alex Tyrrell, the front runner in the 2020 Green Party of Canada leadership race and current leader of the Green Party of Quebec is hitting the road on a Canada wide Green New Deal tour beginning on February 22. He plans to visit all major Canadian cities over the next three moths. On this tour […]
Alex Tyrrell Presses Forward With Leadership Campaign Despite $50k Entrance Fee
Tomorrow at noon I will be making an important announcement regarding the future of my leadership campaign in light of the astronomically high, classist $50k entrance fee that the party establishment has imposed. I will make this announcement in front of the Montreal stock exchange, in Square Victoria which was the site of the Occupy […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Local Fight Against High Tension Lines
I was on MATV City Life last night discussing the citizen movement in DDO to stop the construction of a second set of high tension lines in a residential neighbourhood. I have been working with local residents for several years. Residents, municipalities and First Nations should have the power to say no to projects which […]
Halimatou Bah, deputy leader
Originally from Guinea, Halimatou Bah holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the Université du Québec à Montréal, a master’s degree in public administration and a certificate in program evaluation from the École nationale d’administration publique (ENAP). An activist and deeply concerned about environmental and social justice issues, she chose to get involved with […]
Alex Tyrrell Stands in Solidarity with Wet’suwet’en
About 100 Indigenous people and activist groups gathered in front of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police station of Montreal last Sunday to show support to the anti-pipeline presence in Wet’suwet’en territory. Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec was among the crowd of supporters. “Canada is still a colonial state. We still have […]
Green Party of Quebec Presents Vision for Electoral Reform to the National Assembly.
Just finished presenting the Green Party of Quebec’s position on democratic reform at the National Assembly! Special thanks to our deputy leader Alice Sécheresse and to Vincent J. Carbonneau who is a member of our executive. Alex Tyrrell Leader of the Green Party of Quebec This week, I presented the Green Party of Quebec's position on democratic reform […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls on the Green Party to Review Leadership Contest Rules.
This morning, the GPC announced the rules for the leadership race. They have put the party for sale by setting the entrance fee at $50k and by fixing the spending limit at a whopping $500k for a party with just 20k members. These financial barriers call into question my participation in the leadership race. By […]
Alex Tyrrell Joins Protest to Save Montreal Wetlands.
What better way to start the week than a protest to save local wetlands? This morning, I was outside the Montréal courthouse to support the Coalition Verte – Green Coalition and TechnoparcOiseaux who are beginning a three week trial to stop the city of Montreal from distorting some of the most bio diverse wetlands on the island of Montreal. […]
Alex Tyrrell Meets With University of Ottawa Greens
Thank you to the University of Ottawa Greens for their warm welcome and to all those who came out to the Royal Oak Pub this evening! We had many excellent conversations on the Green New Deal, Ecosocialism, Canadian politics and how to move the Green Party of Canada forward over the next few years! This […]
The Marylène Lévesque case underscores need to decrminilize sex work
Last week, a convicted murderer who had been released on day parole murdered Marylène Lévesque, a 22 year old women from Saguenay who was engaged in sex work. While many have pointed the blame for this killing at the parole board which clearly should not have allowed this violent individual out of prison, few interveners […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks at Wet’suwet’en Solidarity Rally in Montreal
I strongly condemn the RCMP blockade of the Wet’suwet’en traditional territory in BC and the colonial system that resulted in this unjust injunction which is a huge step backwards for reconciliation in Canada. I call on PM Justin Trudeau to personally intervene in order to call off this RCMP operation on the Wet’suwet’en traditional territory. […]
Alex Tyrrell Launches Federal Green Party Leadership Campaign
Today I’m announcing my candidacy for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Here is the text of the speech he deliverd during the announcement: I am here today to announce my candidacy for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada! I am running for […]
Quebec Greens: Alex Tyrrell Appoints Alice Secheresse and Halimatou Bah as Deputy Leaders
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, appointed two deputy leaders for the duration of the federal race, which was ratified by the National Executive of the political organization. The new deputy leaders are Alice Sécheresse and Halimatou Bah, two great activists, spokespersons and former candidates for the Green Party of Quebec […]
Follow the Coverage of Alex Tyrrell’s Federal Campaign Launch
As Alex Tyrrell prepares to announce his bid to become the next leader of the Green Party of Canada, an announcement he will make on January 15th the national media has begun covering his leadership campaign. More updates to come!
Alex Tyrrell Speaks at Anti-War Demonstration Following US Airstrike on Iran
On Sunday, I spoke at the demonstration against the war with Iran in front of the U.S. consulate in Montreal. Here is an article in the Journal métro. Journal Métro: “The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrell, also spoke at the rally to denounce the federal government’s “too soft” response to this […]
Volunteering with the Green Party of Quebec
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Alex Tyrrell Commends Paul Manly for Speaking out Against Tar Sands
Today in the House of Commons, Green Party MP Paul Manly (B.C.) used his first question since the election to denounce the Alberta Tar Sands and more specifically the approval of the new Teck Frontier tar sands expansion project. On behalf of environmentalists, activists and all those who petitioned Elizabeth May earlier this year to […]
Alex Tyrrell Praises The Creation of Yukon University
– Great News! Canada’s Sub Arctic is Getting Its First University! – Last week the Yukon Legislature passed a bill ordering the establishment of Yukon University which will become the first University in Canada’s North. To make things even better, indigenous nations will have a meaningful role in elaborating the content of the curriculum. When […]
Alex Tyrrell meets with leadership candidates David Merner and Julie Tremblay
I had a great discussion and exchange of ideas with federal Green Party leadership candidates David Merner and Julie Tremblay who came to visit me in Verdun on Friday afternoon. David Merner is a former Liberal from BC and Julie Tremblay is a businesswoman from Mirabel, Quebec. Both of them urged me to join the […]
Statement From Alex Tyrrell On 30 Year Anniversary Of Polytechnique Massacre
Today marks 30 years since the Polytechnique shooting in which 14 innocent women were killed and many others injured in the worst massacre in recent Quebec history. As a survivor of the 2006 Dawson College shooting, I cannot begin to express my feelings towards the victims and their families. Things can change so fast and […]
Quebec Greens summoned to speak at the Parliamentary Commission on Electoral Reform
I am very pleased to announce that we have been called to testify before the Parliamentary Commission on Bill 39, which seeks to establish a new voting system in Quebec. This is the first time that a representative of the Green Party of Quebec will be formally heard by a parliamentary committee in 35 years […]
Alex Tyrrell comments on his salary as leader of the Quebec Greens
Today in Le Devoir, a group of Green Party members who are seeking revenge after I spoke out about Elizabeth May’s support for the Alberta Tar Sands are trying to call into question my integrity for receiving a living wage for my full time work at the Green Party of Quebec. My current salary is […]
Alex Tyrrell: Quebec should be ashamed of Bill 21
As Manitoba’s Premier has just launched an advertising campaign to attract Quebec’s religious minorities to Manitoba. Quebec should be ashamed of the image we project across Canada and around the world. Bill 21 is racist and discriminatory. This is a populist bill introduced by a right-wing government that seeks to divide Quebeckers in order to […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks at Protest For Free Public Transit
Photo: Marc Bruxelle | Dreamstime Last night I spoke at a protest calling for free public transit in Montreal and beyond. Free public transit is one of the best ways to fight climate change and social inequality. Free transit is an economic policy that is designed to increase transit ridership by making it more competitive […]
Alex Tyrrell Comments On CN Strike & Propane Shortage
Today I wrote to the minister of the environment calling on him to take steps to end the use of propane and other fossil fuels in Quebec. The current propane shortage that has been triggered by the CN rail strike has shown just how over dependent we are on this fossil fuel. We should not […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Protest Against Quebec’s Proposed Immigration Reform
Today I attended a demonstration against the Legault government’s immigration reform. While students were speaking, members of extreme right groups entered the crowd and began pushing people while screaming racist slogans right as the speeches were being getting underway. The police intervened quickly, but not quickly enough in my opinion. The situation could easily have […]
Video: Alex Tyrrell discusses potential GPC leadership bid on Power and Politics
Alex Tyrrell appeared on Power and Politics on November 4, 2019 to discuss his potential bid to lead the Green Party of Canada following Elizabeth May’s resignation as leader of the federal Greens. I was on Power and Politics yesterday discussing the way forward for the Green Party of Canada and my potential candidacy to […]
Alex Tyrrell reflects on his arrest during the 2012 student movement praises the abolishment of anti-protest by-laws in Montreal
Alex Tyrrell issued the following statement on November 13, 2019 The Mayor of Montreal has just announced that the city will abolish their highly controversial anti-protest by-law known as P-6. As someone who has been arbitrarily arrested, searched and handcuffed behind my back for hours of time on two separate occasions I welcome the abolition […]
Alex Tyrrell denounces violent « coup d’Etat » in Bolivia
Alex Tyrrell issued the following statement on November 12, 2019 Over the past few weeks, Bolivia has been torn apart by protests and an anti-democratic coup d’etat. Following elections that Evo Morales won on the first round with 47% of the vote, the Washington-based and largely U.S. funded « Organization of American States (OAS) » […]
Alex Tyrrell Discusses Potential Federal Leadership Bid on City News
Alex Tyrrell appeared on City News Montreal to discuss his potential bid for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada following the resignation of Elizabeth May as leader of the federal Greens. I was on City News discussing my potential candidacy for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls Legault Government’s Immigration Reforms Racist
The Legault government is out of line in attacking foreign students who, after spending years in Quebec, would like to be part of our society. It is a heartless gesture that will break up families, friendships, professional relations and destroy opportunities for many young immigrants. As I have already said, the Legault government is racist […]
Alex Tyrrell Thanks Elizabeth May For Her Outstanding Contribution To Canadian Politics
Elizabeth May has just stepped down as leader of the Green Party of Canada. On behalf of the entire membership of the Green Party of Quebec I would like to thank her for her outstanding contribution to the Canadian Green Movement and to Canadian politics. While we have had our differences of opinion, I have […]
CBC: Quebec’s Green Party leader eyeing federal job if Elizabeth May steps down
Read the article on CBC The leader of the Green Party of Quebec said he’s considering running to be Elizabeth May’s successor and that the party needs to develop a platform that Canada’s left can rally behind. While the federal Green Party leader has not confirmed that she is planning to step down, a group of […]
Alex Tyrrell Commends Jenica Atwin’s Commitment to « Liberate NB From The Irvings »
Wow great interview with GP MP Jenica Atwin in which she vows to fight the ultra powerful Irving corporations in New Brunswick. Go Jenica! The first-ever Green MP outside B.C. talks Western alienation, supporting oil and gas workers, Indigenous education, banning a popular pesticide ingredient and more. Wow great interview with GP MP Jenica Atwin in which […]
Alex Tyrrell Plants Trees With Green Party Volunteers In Montreal
We took a few hours to volunteer planting trees in Verdun’s Rapids Parc 😀 We planted 3 Mountain Maples, 3 Tamarack, 3 Striped Maples, 2 Willows and 2 Red Maples. During the election campaign Trudeau promised to plant 2 billion trees across the country! Although many have ridiculed this policy as an ineffective means of countering emissions, […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Demands Of Indigenous Hunger Striker Al Harrington
Green Party of Quebec leader Alex Tyrrell issued the following statement in response to the Kanehsatake hunger strike by Al Harrington as it enters its 14th day. « We call on the Legault government to implement a short term moratorium on development of the Kanien’keh home lands in Kanehsatake and to immediately pursue a Nation to Nation dialogue with […]
Alex Tyrrell Comments On Federal Election Results, Congratulates Green Candidates
I would like to congratulate all of the Green Party candidates from across the country who put their names forward to build a more progressive, just and sustainable Canada. Although the results were not what many of us were hoping for, we made considerable progress by electing the first federal Green in Atlantic Canada and […]
Alex Tyrrell Launches Petition Calling On Tim Horton’s To Ban Single Use Cups
We demand that Tim Hortons to maintain a supply of vegetable protein in its restaurants across Canada, that they ban single-use cups and to implement a deposit exchange program for reusable cups. Sign the petition here https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2392725787607369/
Alex Tyrrell Campaigns With Federal Candidates In Quebec City
Nice day on the field in Quebec City with Sandra Mara, federal Green Party candidate in Louis Saint Laurent and Daydree Vendette, Science and Innovation spokesperson for the Green Party of Quebec! Belle journée sur le terrain à Québec avec Sandra Mara, candidate du Parti Vert federal dans Louis Saint Laurent et Daydree Vendette, porte […]
Alex Tyrrell Participates In Extinction Rebelion Action « Slow Swarms »
I took part in Extinction Rébellion Québec’s “Slow swarms” action in downtown Montreal today! The climate crisis will not be solved without a mass movement, demonstrations and direct action. Let’s stay mobilized! Alex Tyrrell Leader of the Green Party of Quebec J’ai participé à l’action « Slow swarms » d’Extinction Rébellion Québec au centre ville […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls Deregulation Of Quebec Taxi Industry Racist
– The deregulation of Quebec’s Taxi Industry is Racist – Last night, during the federal leaders’ debate, the Quebec National Assembly passed Bill 17 to reform the taxi industry in Quebec. This bill will severely degrade the working conditions of taxi drivers. By deregulating the number of vehicles on the roads, while abolishing special driver’s […]
Alex Tyrrell Condemns Police Repression Of Extinction Rebellion
Today, the Montreal Police Force has completely prevented the Extinction Rébellion demonstration from taking to the streets. The police officers outnumbered the demonstrators and some of them were heavily armed. I condemn this police repression of the environmental movement. Alex Tyrrell Leader of the Green Party of Quebec Aujourd’hui la Police de Montréal a carrément […]
Alex Tyrrell Thanks Andrew Weaver For Remarkable Contribution To The Canadian Green Movement
– B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver Steps Down – Earlier today Andrew Weaver announced he is stepping down from his party’s leadership in order to make way for a new leader and a renewed party. Over the years Andrew Weaver has accomplished a great deal for the BC Greens. He won their first seat in […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks at Protest, Calls Quebec Bill 21 & Legault Government Racist
Montreal Gazette: Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Quebec Green Party (which is different from the Green Party of Canada), said he found the government and Bill 21 racist. “If we look at who is targeted by the law, who wears religious symbols, it’s visible minorities, so it’s a racist law,” Tyrrell said. Read the entire […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At GPC Candidate Lisa Mintz Campaign Launch
Tonight I spoke at Green Party candidate Lisa Mintz‘s campaign launch in the Pierrefonds Dollard riding! Lisa is a dedicated front line environmental activist. Over the past few years I have had the pleasure of working with her to protect the Saint-Jacques Escarpment in NDG, the Technoparc Wetlands in Saint-Laurent, the REM Transit project and to […]
Alex Tyrrell Reacts To 2018 Election Results, Addresses Green Party Candidates & Supporters On Election Night
Alex Tyrrell speaks on 2018 Quebec General Election night following the results in which the Green Party tripled it’s support compared to the previous election. Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Monday, October 1, 2018 Nos appuis ont été multiplié par 3 à travers le Québec!! ✅Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Monday, October 1, 2018 Merci aux […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits « Technoparc » Wetlands With GPC Candidate Georgia Kokotsis + Activists
This morning, I visited the wetlands located in what the government calls the “Technoparc” of Montreal with Green Party of Canada candidate for Saint-Lurent Georgia Kokotsis, as well! as environmentalists Jim Harris, François Riou, and Joël Coutu For several years, the Green Parties of Quebec and Canada have been advocating for the protection of this area that has […]
Alex Tyrrell Marches In Historic Climate Protest With Greta Thunberg, Green Party Delegation
Alex Tyrrell and Green Party members took part in a historic climate march in Montreal with Greta Thunberg and 500k people! Protestors called on governments to take action to curb catastrophic climate change. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2376769955869619?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDxlgwLOg7yszmO8GWuTj79jHzdwlO0MhSTXxMx70oyij5c0h8YqGx92TBHAb6Z3v5ngA0Ps6rXqwU03gOt4XfpSadxeDvZdxIDws5QbqpmMoleUxUSyxriZ0csR4cQ1qX41Vgnc7ZiZ3OglWKR7NwTFT8Z5jCPGJtHUpq0EcsnOMYiqM-lvSHuyWthukt5WeRQIbSlixnM7mxwefwjlAh_uq5DFwMwsUqw1KSj59EOuxGZ-5aALmnKz7t0AhV4Ihk9uTIyEFYRtg6BhPhPk_LPy1JJ5NpT0ySmhP8Q_f_4aZtmsali5uD0N9sQ3wtsDxfbWlu2tnlqpx82yue5&__tn__=-R Session de création de pancartes pour la grève générale pour le climat au bureau du Parti Vert du Québec!Posted by […]
Alex Tyrrell’s Press Conference On Electoral Reform Bill Obstructed By National Assembly Security
Following the tabling of Quebec’s democratic reform bill Alex Tyrrell held a press conference in front of the National Assembly which was briefly obstructed by special constables. The bill tabled is electoral reform but unfortunately it is not proportional representation. Live from Quebec’s National Assembly to comment the electoral reform Bill 39.Posted by Alex Tyrrell […]
Alex Tyrrell Discusses Global Climate Movement on RT France
I commented on Emmanuel Macron’s speech at the UN, the global student climate strike movement and Russia’s ratification of the Paris Accord on RT France. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2373290332884248
Alex Tyrrell Visits Beloeil To Support Federal Candidate Pierre Carrier
Excellent campaign launch evening for Pierre Carrier – Green Party of Canada, Beloeil – Chambly in the presence of candidates Dany Gariépy (Pierre-Boucher-Les Patriotes-Verchères) and Jean-Charles Pelland (Montarville)! Excellente soirée de lancement de campagne pour Pierre Carrier – Parti Vert du Canada, Beloeil – Chambly en présence des…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Monday, September 23, 2019
Green Party USA Presidential Candidate Dario Hunter Visits Green Party of Quebec HQ
US Green Party presidential nomination candidate Dario Hunter visits the Green Party of Quebec Headquarters to meet with members and to make a speech. Dario Hunter is an ecosocialist running on a bold progressive program for change in the United States. The event also marked 6 years of Alex Tyrrell’s Green Party of Quebec leadership. […]
Alex Tyrrell Discuses Green New Deal With Avi Lewis and maya Menezes
I was on the Leap Manifesto Podcast called Change Everything with Elizabeth May, Avi Lewis, and Maya Menezes. We had a great conversation about the internal workings of the Green Party of Canada, the Tar Sands and why in my opinion the GPC is the most viable option for the Canadian Left. Happy listening! I was […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls On Government To Address Homelessness, Addictions
Alex Tyrrell speaks in Cabot Square in Montreal calling on governments to do more to address homelessness and the lack of services in proximity to the square following reports of the deaths of 14 homeless people over the past few months. Live from Cabott Square, to urge the government of Quebec to take action to […]
Alex Tyrrell Declares Victory as Elizabeth May Revises Tar Sands Position
Good News! The Green Party of Canada’s Position on the Tar Sands Has Changed!! – The official platform that was released today has reversed the party’s long-standing support for the construction of new Tar Sands refineries. The document also makes no mention of moving Alberta’s oil east and commits to shutting down the tar sands […]
Alex Tyrrell Acuses François Legault Of Breaking Promise On Proportional Representation
– Legault is breaking his promise on electoral reform – Those who have been following me for some time know that since 2014, we have worked very hard to build a consensus on the need to reform the voting system. This led to the signing of an agreement on May 9 between myself, François Legault, […]
Alex Tyrrell, a Survivor Of The Dawson College School Shooting Speaks On 13th Anniversary
Today marks the 13th anniversary of the Dawson College Shooting of 2006. On that day I was just minutes away from entering the cafeteria when a 25 year old isolated individual burst in with a semi automatic weapon and handgun and began firing on students killing 18 year old Anastasia DeSousa and and shooting 11 […]
Alex Tyrrell Reacts To Manitoba Election Results
– Manitoba Election Results – Well, the Manitoba election has drawn to a close and we are out in Winnipeg picking up signs and absorbing the results. Unfortunately we did not end up electing the first Green in Manitoba’s history last night. Our candidate Dave Nickarz made considerable gains by obtaining an impressive 36% of the vote. […]
Alex Tyrrell Criticizes Elizabeth May On Ambiguous Abortion Stance
I am extremely disappointed that Elizabeth May is opening the door to candidates who will use their status in the Green Party to reopen the abortion debate. This is 2019. Women should have the right to choose. The Green Party should not be pandering to the religious right. Contrairement à ce qu’elle a dit, Elizabeth […]
Alex Tyrrell Campaigns With Manitoba Greens In Provincial Election
Having a great time volunteering in the Manitoba provincial election in Winnipeg with star candidate Dave Nickarz and his team in the Wolsley district! In the last election, Dave came within 400 votes of becoming the first Green MLA in the prairies! This time he is back with a bigger team, more experience and even more determination […]
Alex Tyrrell On CKUT 90.3 FM Talking About the Alberta Tar Sands, Proportional Rep and climate change!
I was on CKUT 90.3 FM earlier this week talking about the Alberta Tar Sands, Proportional Representation in Quebec and climate change! Thanks to Ryan N. Young for having me on his show named Ecolibrium! I was on CKUT 90.3 FM earlier this week talking about the Alberta Tar Sands, Proportional Representation in Quebec and climate change! […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At Taxi Industry Convention
– Speech at the Taxi Industry Convention – It was an honour to address the taxi industry convention earlier today in Laval and especially to have received a standing ovation. In my speech, I highlighted two of the main reasons why the Parti Vert du Québec is strongly opposed to the bill on industry reform. […]
Alex Tyrrell Applauds Daniel Green’s Strong Opposition To Bill 21
I applaud Daniel Green for taking this strong position in favour of the federal government defending minorities by intervening against Quebec Bill 21 before the courts. However, I disagree that with the idea that the Green Party of Canada will be accepting candidates that support this discriminatory legislation as it goes against our fundamental values […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Protection Of Rousseau Forest And Wetlands
Thursday I visited the Rousseau forest and wetlands in the town of Pincourt, Québec, along with Federal Green candidate Cameron Stiff and members of the group Sauvez Rousseau Wetlands. This forest, which contains several ponds and extends right to the waterfront is slated for residential development and could be destroyed in the coming months. Despite widespread opposition from […]
Thomas Mulcair on Alex Tyrrell: « Feisty and Clever »
In his latest column, Thomas Mulcair refers to me as « feisty and clever. » While I don’t agree with many of Mulcair’s policies, I certainly agree with him on this! 😂😂😂 Thanks Tom! https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2351228991757049 Read the article here
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Expanded Bottle Deposit Programme
Recently, Quebec’s Environment Minister, Benoit Charette, announced that the government was open to the idea of putting a deposit on SAQ (liquor commission) bottles. The expansion of our current bottle exchange program will create a significant logistical challenge. The SAQ says it does not have enough space in its stores to manage bottle collection. The […]
Alex Tyrrell Welcomes New Director General To Green Party of Quebec
I am very pleased to introduce the new Executive Director of the Green Party of Quebec, Wissal Alaoui! Wissal is a serious, hard-working person who is determined to advance the values of our political party on the provincial scene. Her involvement in our organization began with an internship that she completed prior to the 2018 […]
Alex Tyrrell Celebrates Victory In Long-fought Battle To Protect Green Space
– Victoire!! Création du Grand parc de l’Ouest – C’était un plaisir de participer à une conférence de presse ce matin organisée par Sauvons l’Anse-à-l’Orme et la Coalition Verte – Green Coalition pour célébrer la victoire de la lutte pour la préservation des nombreux espaces verts de l’Ouest de l’ile de Montréal! Depuis des années, […]
Alex Tyrrell Questions Pierre Nantel’s Compatibility With Green Values
– Is Pierre Nantel compatible with the Green Party of Canada? – The NDP has just removed MP Pierre Nantel from its caucus, supposedly for a flirt with the Green Party. Given this odd turn of events we must ask ourselves the folling question: are his values compatible with the Green movement? Pierre Nantel is known for […]
Alex Tyrrell Condemns Islamophobic Comments of Federal Green Candidate
I have just read the Islamophobic comments made by the candidate of the Federal Green Party in Lévis-Lotbinière, which were brought to my attention by Xavier Camus. I strongly condemn the comments in question, which are totally unacceptable within the green movement. I have just checked with the Federal Greens and the candidate will be withdrawn […]
Alex Tyrrell Submits Petition Calling On Elizabeth May To Oppose Tar Sands
Today I submitted the GreensRising.ca petition to Elizabeth May asking her to take a clear position against the Alberta Tar Sands. Since this petition was launched in June, the Green Party of Canada has published its plan to transition the workforce away from fossil fuels. For the first time in about 7 years, the policy […]
Alex Tyrrell Receives International Support For Tar Sands Petition
In the coming days, I will announce some international support from the Green Movement for our petition calling on Elizabeth May to take a strong position against the Alberta Tar Sands. Over the past few months, Alberta Premier Jayson Kenney has relentlessly attacked environmental groups for their international ties. He has attempted to frame any […]
Alex Tyrrell Concludes 2019 Western Tour By Supporting Trans Mountain Pipeline Arrestees
– Last Day on The West Coast – To mark the end of our tour we decided to drop by the BC Supreme Court and attend a sentencing hearing for Ms Jones, a 63 year old mother who was arrested and charged with criminal contempt for participating in a protest against the Trans Mountain pipeline. […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Green Candidates In Vancouver
Alex Tyrrell met with Green Candidates Bridget Burns and Jessie Brown during his travels in Vancouver and spoke at a campaign event for Suzanne de Montigny. Had a great time at the campaign launch of Jesse Brown for Vancouver-Centre. It was also a pleasure to meet Bridget Burns, candidate for Vancouver-East!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits B.C. Old Growth Forest, Calls For Conservation
Visited some of the oldest trees in Canada on Meares island near Tofino, BC earlier today! Some of these trees are almost 2000 years old. In a world where most of the trees have been cut down several times it is incredible that these trees have survived for so long without anyone cutting them down. […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At The Trans Mountain Pipeline Terminal in Burnaby, B.C.
Alex Tyrrell and Cree Elder Raymond Robinson speak outside of the Trans Mountain Kinder Morgan tank farm in Burnaby BC, declare solidarity with BC’s efforts to fight the construction of an additional pipeline. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2325169771029638/
Alex Tyrrell And Raymond Robinson Briefly Detained At Trans Mountain Pipeline Depot In B.C.
– We were momentarily detained by the RCMP – Minutes after making a video in front of a Trans Mountain Pipeline depot we were pulled over and detained for 10 min by the RCMP. This type of harassment and intimidation of pipeline opponents and indigenous people by police officers is a common practice. I have […]
Alex Tyrrell Camps Out On Roadside While Touring BC
Sometimes people ask me what it’s like to be leader of the Green Party of Quebec? Do we travel in the lap of luxury while staying in five-star hotels? Do we dine in fancy restaurants while spending lavish amounts of money on ourselves or are we a true grassroots activist organization? Out of the past […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits Wet’suwet’en Anti-Pipeline Camps in Northern B.C.
⁃ Visit to the Wet’suwet’en Anti-Pipeline Camps – After spending three days at the Unist’ot’en and Gidimt’en anti-pipeline camps in northern BC, we are on the road again! Over the past three days we have had so many excellent conversations with frontline indigenous and settler anti pipeline activists. The Unist’ot’en and Gidimt’en camps were set […]
Alex Tyrrell Heads South After Visiting Arctic Ocean & Community of Tuktoyaktuk
– Our last midnight sun before heading to BC – Visiting the small northern town of Tuktoyaktuk along the coast of Canada’s Western Arctic has been an excellent experience! Over the past few days, the people of Tuktoyaktuk have literally opened their homes to us. We have had many very interesting conversations about the way […]
Alex Tyrrell Travels To Western Canadian Arctic, Yukon, NWT
We have arrived in Whitehorse, Yukon after an amazing drive up through Northern BC and the Southern Yukon! Our next stop is Dawson City before setting out on the Dempster Highway up to the Arctic circle. The southern boundary of the Arctic circle is the lowest latitude where 24h daylight can be experienced, which occurs […]
Alex Tyrrell Launches Arctic Reality Tour With Raymond Robinson
After visiting the Alberta Tar Sands with my good friend and ally Raymond Robinson Nehiyaw Elder of Pimicikamak Territory in Northern Manitoba, we are continuing our journey to the Western Canadian Arctic! On this segment of our trip we plan to observe, document and increase public awareness about the impacts of climate change in the […]
Alex Tyrrell Stands in Solidarity with Alberta LGBTQ+ Community
Before leaving Alberta I would like to express my solidarity with the Albertan LGBTQ+ community who have been the target of attacks from social conservatives, Jason Kenney and the United Conservative Party. Alberta’s bill 8 would roll back protections for Gay Straight Alliances in schools. It would make it legal for principles to inform parents […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks From The Steps Of The Alberta Legislature
Today I delivered a political speech on the steps of the Alberta Legislature! Live from the Alberta Legislature to denounce Jason Kenney, the tar sands and big oil’s influence on government!I am joined by Cass Romyn, Green Party of Canada candidate for Sturgeon River—Parkland (Edmonton) and Cree elder Raymond Collins Robinson.Posted by Alex Tyrrell on […]
Alex Tyrrell on Tar Sands: Canadians Have A Responsibility To Stop This Environmental Catastrophe
We have arrived in Edmonton and I have had some time to reflect on what we witnessed during our three-day tour of the Alberta Tar Sands; they are disgusting. For far too long we have allowed this massive industrial project to grow unchecked. We have allowed the industry to operate with virtually no environmental regulations, […]
Alex Tyrrell Launches Petition Calling On Elizabeth May to Reverse Tar Sands Support
Today I am launching a petition with Green Party of Canada members from coast to coast calling on Elizabeth May to take a clear position against the Alberta Tar Sands. Continuing Tar Sands extraction until the year 2050 and beyond will contribute significantly to global warming while destroying the Boreal forest, putting human health at […]
Alex Tyrrell Tours Alberta Tar Sands In Fort McMurray
Today we took an areal tour of the Alberta Tar Sands. This industrial project of world conquest proportions has replaced a once thriving Boreal forest with a mixture of toxic surfaces and tailings ponds. Before coming here in person I knew that things were bad but I can say now that they were worse then […]
Alex Tyrrell Talks Eco-Socialism and Tar Sands With Alberta Greens in Edmonton
Thank you to Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes, leader of the Green Party of Alberta and to the dozens of Green Party members who came out to talk about extractivism and the true costs of the tar sands this evening at the Edmonton Public Library! Contrary to popular belief in the rest of Canada there are a lot of very progressive […]
Alex Tyrrell Meets With Manitoba, Saskatchewan Greens
Excellent discussion and exchange of ideas with members of the Green Party of Manitoba in Winnipeg this evening! Our…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 We had a great evening talking with Saskatchewan Green Party leader Shawn Patrick Setyo in Saskatoon! Tomorrow night we will be in Edmonton to kick off our Tar Sands […]
Alex Tyrrell Blasts Legault Government on Discriminatory Law
This is what two right-wing nationalists look like celebrating the adoption of their xenophobic bill which aims to remove fundamental rights of minorities in Quebec while using time allocation rules to severely limit parliamentary debate. They have no respect for diversity, the charter of rights, the Canadian Constitution or the National Assembly. The Green party […]
Green Party of Quebec Hosts Discussion on Free Transit With Author
Great discussion with Jason Prince, author of the book Free Public Transit: And Why We Don’t Pay to Ride Elevators with many citizens at the Green Party office tonight! Thanks to everyone who participated! 🙂 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2304220993124516&set=a.1399768723569752&type=3 Une nouvelle coalition citoyenne s'organise autour de l'enjeu de la gratuité des transports collectifs! Étant…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces He Will Travel To Tar Sands With Indigenous Elder Raymond Robinson
Very happy to announce that I will be travelling to Alberta next week to visit the tar sands with my good friend and ally Raymond Robinson! Raymond Robinson is a member and elder of the Cross Lake (Cree: Pimicikamāk Nīhithawī) First Nation in northern Manitoba. He is a residential school survivor, a spiritual leader and […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces Departure of Marie Balaguy as GPQ Director General
For the last two years, I have had the privilege of working with Marie Balaguy, Executive Director of the Green Party of Quebec! After many great achievements as part of our team, she is leaving us to take up new challenges on her home continent of Europe. Marie provided immeasurable support to the Green Party […]
MMIW: Alex Tyrrell Urges Political Establishment To Recognize Canadian Genocide
On Monday, the national inquiry into murdered and missing women issued its long awaited final report. The report lays out the reality and impacts of colonial racism and discrimination that has led to the preventable deaths of thousands of women. The inquiry has used the term « genocide » to describe what is taking place. […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks at Zero Waste Conference
Very happy to announce that I will be speaking about Zero Waste policies and initiatives Tuesday night at the Grande Bibliothèque in Montreal! The event is organized by Climatable and the Science & Policy Exchange – Dialogue sciences et politiques and will also feature Mariève Isabel of Montreal Urban Sustainability Experience (McGill), Sophie Bernard, Mathematics and Industrial Engineering (Polytechnique […]
Alex Tyrrell Applauds GPC’s Backtracking on Bringing Tar Sands Oil to Quebec
A couple of days ago, I wrote a post expressing my profound disagreement with the Green Party of Canada’s position that tar sands oil should be consumed in eastern Canada until the year 2050 and that the federal government should subsidize the construction of bitumen upgraders and refineries to make this happen. Over the past […]
Alex Tyrrell Talks Tar Sands, Debates Elizabeth May on CBC As It Happens
I was on CBC As It Happens this afternoon discussing my opposition to the Canadian tar sands, fossil fuel subsidies and the need for the Green Party of Canada to stand in solidarity with the environmental movement on these very important issues. I was on CBC As It Happens this afternoon discussing my opposition to […]
Alex Tyrrell Meets with Environment Minister Benoit Charette
This morning, Alex Tyrrell and Green Party of Quebec members met with the minister of environment Benoit Charette. We hope to be able to continue the dialogue in a productive way, in order to address the environment beyond partisan interests. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2293754577504491/ Ce matin, première rencontre depuis sa nomination avec le ministre de l’environnement, M. Charette, […]
Alex Tyrrell on GPC Support for Tar Sands: “I cannot in good conscience defend this position”
Since Elizabeth May unveiled her environmental program last week, many of you have asked me about her support for tar sands oil, and rightly so. What Ms. May is proposing is to ban oil imports in order to promote the canadian tar sands and the Canadian economy. She intends to do this by financing the […]
Alex Tyrrell Meets Former US Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein
With Jill Stein, Green candidate for President of the United States in 2012 and 2016! We met at the Maine Green Party Convention! Jill Stein is a front-line eco-socialist activist. Her presidential campaigns have focused on issues of environmental protection, a fairer foreign policy, against the military-industrial complex, massive reform of the justice system, anti-racism […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At Green Convention in Augusta Maine, USA
Very happy to announce that I will be a guest speaker at the Maine Green Independent Party convention this weekend in Augusta Maine, USA! My presentation will be focused on the recent electoral victories of Paul Manly in BC as well as Peter Bevan-Baker and the Green Party of Prince Edward Island as well as the Hydro Quebec/Central Maine Power Company transmission line […]
Alex Tyrrell: Plante Administration Should Do More For Environment
Earlier today, the Mayor of Plateau Mont-Royal announced his resignation from Valérie Plante’s Montreal administration due to the city’s lack of concrete actions in the fight against climate change and environmental issues. Although the Plante administration has taken several steps in the right direction since its election, notably with a 16% increase in the STM’s […]
International Affiliations
Green parties around the world share common values that are expressed in the Global Greens Charter. The six main ideas, on which the Green Party of Quebec is based, are : ECOLOGICAL WISDOM – promoting ecological health – not being responsible for the extinction of species – recognizing the wisdom of Aboriginal peoples – Recognizing […]
Alex Tyrrell At National Assembly For Proportional Rep Meetings
This afternoon, I am at the National Assembly for very important meetings on voting reform with Raphaël Fortin, leader of the NDPQ, Jean Nicolas Marchand, President of the Conservative Party of Quebec, and Jean-Sébastien Dufresne, Executive Director of the Mouvement Démocratie Nouvelle. We are here for meetings with MPs Sol Zanetti of Québec Solidaire, Sébastien […]
Alex Tyrrell campaigns with the Green Party of Prince Edward Island
Alex Tyrrell campaigns with the Green Party of Prince Edward Island in what became a historic victory; the Greens won 9 of 27 seats in the provincial legislature and became the official opposition for the first time ever! Avec Peter Bevan-Baker, le chef de l’opposition de l’Ile du Prince Edward!!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Tuesday, April […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Removal of Denise Bombardier For Propagating Hate Speech
April 10, 2019 – In Montreal, the leader of the Green Party of Quebec demands the resignation of Denise Bombardier, columnist for the Journal de Montréal, because of the comments made in her April 9 post entitled “La haine dans les rues de Montréal” (Hate in the Streets of Montreal). In the column in question, […]
Alex Tyrrell Denounces SNC Lavalin Scandal on RT France
Alex Tyrrell appeared on RF France to condemn the Trudeau government’s handling of the cooperate corruption scandal regarding SNC Lavalin. The federal government should not pardon corporate criminals. J'étais sur RT France pour commenter le scandale SNC-Lavalin et le bilan du gouvernement Trudeau. Video: https://twitter.com/RTenfrancais/status/1113028491103141889Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Alex Tyrrell, Green Party of Québec Firmly Opposed to Xenophobic Bill
The Green Party of Quebec is an ardent defender of the rights and freedoms of all. As a result, we strongly oppose the “secularism” bill introduced by the Legault government and Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette. This manoeuvre is the result of a xenophobic trend that is increasingly present in Quebec. This trend is largely due to […]
Alex Tyrrell Participates in Anti-Racism Protest in Montreal
Alex Tyrrell as well as Green Party of Quebec Diversity and Inclusion critic and former candidate Aziza Dini take part in anti racism protest in the streets of Montreal following the election of Francois Legault. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2252832358263380 À la manif contre le racisme ♥️✌️Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Sunday, March 24, 2019
Green Party of Quebec Elects New National Executive
I am very proud to present the newly elected National Executive of the Green Party of Quebec ! Thank you to all those who submitted their candidacies; the members had a panoply of good options before them and the choice was a difficult one. The National Executive is the highest administrative body of the Green […]
Alex Tyrrell Participates in Women’s Day Protest, Says Equality Has Not Been Achieved
Alex Tyrrell speaks from the streets of Montreal during the 2019 women’s day protest, says that much more needs to be done in order to achieve equality, to counter rape culture and to ensure women’s rights. The Green Party of Quebec is a feminist party. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2244377505775532/
Alex Tyrrell Joins With Provincial Conservative, NDP Leaders on Proportional Representation
In order to ensure that the reform of the voting system proposed by the CAQ increases the diversity of voices in the National Assembly, I have just signed a joint letter with the leaders of the NDPQ and the Conservative Party requesting a meeting with Minister Sonia Lebel, who is responsible for the file with […]
Alex Tyrrell: « SNC-Lavalin should not be above the law »
While SNC-Lavalin is facing two criminal trials in Libya and Canada, the Autorité des Marchés Publics du Québec (AMQ) suggests that even if the company is found guilty, its exclusion from Quebec public infrastructure contracts is not guaranteed. The Green Party of Quebec is calling on the Legault government to legislate to ensure that companies found […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks at Protest Denouncing Anti-Chinese Racism
Today I took part in a demonstration organized by the Chinese community to denounce the racist comments made by a Québec solidaire MNA, Émilise Lessard-Therrien. It is important to denounce unacceptable comments, whether they are made by individuals or by parties, regardless of whether they come from the right or the left. In this case, […]
At the microphone of the PVQ: LGBTQ+ rights in Quebec
A new DMP video that addresses the realities and rights of LGBTQ+ people! 🏳️🌈 It is high time that Quebec takes concrete action and puts forward the challenges faced by these communities. It is essential to put forward a discourse on inclusion, respect and diversity, and this from the youngest age, to counter homophobia and […]
At the microphone of the PVQ: Commemoration of the January 29, 2017 Attack, Quebec
With the second anniversary of the Quebec City bombing taking place tomorrow, the Green Party of Quebec unveils a new video to remember this event, motivated by hatred towards a religious minority group. It is essential that all Quebecers and Canadians unite to stand together, not only against Islamophobia, but also against all forms of […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits Polytechnique Nuclear Reactor With Anti-Nuclear Activists
Today I visited the École Polytechnique nuclear reactor with long-time anti-nuclear activist Dr. Gordon Edwards. We had a very interesting conversation with Dr. Cornelia Chilian who is in charge of the SLOWPOKE research reactor. Although Dr. Chilian is very supportive of the nuclear industry, we were able to find mixed views on the need to […]
Alex Tyrrell Congratulates Daniel Green on By-Election Results
Congratulations to Daniel Green, Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada for his campaign in Outremont where the Greens received nearly 14% of the vote! ✅ 14% of the vote is almost unheard of for the Greens in Quebec! It shows that our movement is growing. People are more and more open to actions for […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out Against Sexual Harassment Of Journalists
A couple of weeks ago, the Green Party of Québec proposed a provincial law that would make catcalling and street harassment a tickatable offense. In the case mentioned in this article, the individual making the remarks was found not guilty of a criminal offense despite admitting to making the degrading remarks. This is yet another […]
Alex Tyrrell Slams Legault For Claiming “There is no Islamophobia in Quebec”
I strongly condemn the words of François Legault, who has just stated that, according to him, “there is no Islamophobia in Quebec. » He reportedly made this statement the day after the anniversary of the terrorist attack on the Quebec City mosque. The comments in question are not worthy of a Prime Minister and they […]
Voting Reform: Alex Tyrrell Meets With Justice Minister’s Cabinet
I am very pleased to announce that this Friday afternoon I will be meeting with members of Justice Minister Sonia Lebel’s office to inform them of the Green Party of Quebec’s proposals for reforming Quebec’s voting system and democratic institutions. For nearly five years, the Green Party of Quebec has been working with the Mouvement […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Conservation of Montreal West Island Forest
Merci to all those who have mobilized today to protect the “triangular” woodland of Senneville, on the West Island of Montreal! ✊ This 3.5 hectare mature forest contains an impressive biodiversity. Local residents have always opposed the development of this woodlot, which borders the grounds of Saint-Georges High School and was once the school board’s […]
Alex Tyrrell Presents Green Party of Quebec Office Team
Alex Tyrrell presents Green Party of Quebec’s team of employees and interns in January of 2019. The team is ready for action! Happy New Year! Très content de commencer l'année avec cette superbe équipe au bureau Montréalais du Parti Vert du Québec!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Alex Tyrrell opposes LNG Quebec Gas Pipeline
While Quebeckers from all walks of life are demanding that the Quebec government play a leadership role in protecting the environment and fighting climate change, the new Minister of the Environment, Benoit Charette, must take responsibility for the proposed gas pipeline and marine terminal for the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. The project in question will have catastrophic […]
The Green Party of Quebec calls for a public inquiry into the manufacture of weapons in Quebec
The Green Party of Quebec calls for a public inquiry into the manufacture of weapons in Quebec Today, we have learned in the Journal de Montréal that Quebec allows a significant number of companies to manufacture bombs and military equipment in the province. Although some information remains secret, we already know that much of the […]
Sputnik France: Alex Tyrrell Underlines Positivity in 2018
Translated from Sputnik France: Is the environmental movement booming in Quebec? Some people are convinced that it is. This is the case of the leader of the Quebec Green Party, Alex Tyrrell, whom Sputnik interviewed. The Quebec Greens are still not represented in the National Assembly, but they are confident about the future. On October 1, […]
Announcement of a public health system in Vaudreuil
Our leader, Alex Tyrrell and our candidates for the 2018 election including Jason Mossa who is running in the riding got together to talk about the new hospital in Vaudreuil and a central issue in the 2018 election: health.
Free public transportation – the PVQ explains!
As an ecosocialist party, free transport is of considerable importance to us. Firstly, transport reduces the number of vehicles on the road. Second, free transportation will benefit all segments of society. The Green Party of Quebec calls on the government to put the Green Fund to work for the benefit of citizens in order to […]
Protest AGAINST the exclusion of YOUTH at the Youth Dialogue!
Demonstration against youth exclusion at the Youth Dialogue on December 13, 2018. It’s important to hear what young people have to say and the PVQ takes our youth’s voice to heart! Thank you to our candidates for speaking out.
Announcement – Wastewater Treatment – Green Party of Quebec
The Green Party of Quebec team is in front of the City of Montreal’s wastewater treatment plant to announce an innovative project. Following the example of the city of Washington DC, the Green Party of Quebec is proposing a process that will not only treat wastewater, but also create electricity from organic waste.
FOR a Compensatory Mixed Member Proportional Voting System
An announcement by Alex Tyrrell and party candidates to propose voting reform to solve the apparent problems associated with this approach. It is imperative to propose voting diversity for Quebec democracy!
PVQ Opposes Decision to Allow Oil Drilling
December 12, 2018 – Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alice Sécheresse, candidate in Gouin and Vincent J. Carbonneau candidate in Mont-Royal-Outremont are in Verdun in front of the deputy’s office of the Minister of the Environment to denounce the decision taken in the hydrocarbon file. The government has allowed drilling in […]
AGAINST STREET HARASSMENT
The Green Party met at Place Youville in Quebec City with two candidates to protest against street harassment. “No one should feel unsafe in the public square. They reminded the government that the situation cannot continue and that it is time to introduce concrete laws to fight against harassment and to dissuade aggressors. “This is […]
Alex Tyrrell Addresses Voters Ahead Of Roberval By-Election
Alex Tyrrell makes final pitch to voters in Roberval ahead of the provincial by election. His campaign focused on blocking a proposed natural gas pipeline, creating a new college training program in renewable energy and implementing free public transit in the region. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2192741717605778/
Alex Tyrrell Calls On Public Pension Fund To Divest From Fossil Fuels
Alex Tyrrell participates in a protest in front of the offices of Quebec’s public pension fund calling on the institution to divest from fossil fuels, the tar sands and other extractivist and unethical industries. Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, November 29, 2018
Alex Tyrrell Participates In Roberval By-Election Debate
Alex Tyrrell participates in local candidates debate during the 2018 Roberval by-election that was called to replace Philippe Couillard following his resignation. Issues discussed include healthcare, environment, regional economic development and local autonomy. Excellente couverture du débat d’hier et ma position en faveur d’une nouvelle technique au CÉGEP de Saint-Félicien en énergies propres appliquées au […]
Roberval By-Election: Alex Tyrrell Proposes New CEGEP Program In Green Technology
Alex Tyrrell proposes the creation of a new college level training in green technology and renewable energy during the 2018 Roberval by-election that was called to replace outgoing premier Philippe Couillard. Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/partivert/videos/2008034415953718/?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDp-vJXm0Ro1oDxNTDinl0uR1JZyt9RWe3f7_EomQjyW2N4LPdJ1QCrvzbsUfHxoO88_GiH4ReJ1uoLzjY3KaN4r8YEkd0plhAbtSipFK_xdxyZg63vgW3RG7JwR63uzieTF75Eo4PxsQOzugWFpFqHvSksYPTcXW6aQdQEyK6pEbHIDwsCawnktAgrz07mBwLDcBwD2YeypV3HXocabcYE3rH0dB5C5LTDjsRGr-ro9N0SbDyWGKTkUVReN8LvHo5LmsT5JbfZ4Y32dvqBq59Ry6bcxO8TaGjqXmvKMy6t6wh8GE4R7QPNhj782spvLF1sTBbYrTfSvFNAwoy4lg&__tn__=-R
Alex Tyrrell Meets Legault Following Inaugural Address, Offers To Collaborate On Environment & Electoral Reform
I have just left the Parliament following the inaugural speech of François Legault’s new government. First of all, although there have been several positive elements, such as more transparency around government nominations, the new government remains weak on the environment, on the climate crisis, and on social justice in Quebec. Despite my differences with the […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out Against Gas Pipeline in Roberval By-Election, Calls For Free Transit Link, Greenhouses
Alex Tyrrell campaigns in the 2018 Roberval by-election in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec. He announces his opposition to a new natural gas pipeline, support for free transit and the creation of a new college program in renewable energy technology. Prise de position contre le gazoduc! ✅Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Saturday, November 24, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2184123975134219/ […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At Muslim Forum Banquet, Denounces Islamophobia, Quebec Political Establishment
Tonight I attended the annual banquet of the Canadian Muslim Forum with our candidate Aziza Dini! 😎 Here is the text of my speech: Good evening! It is a great honour to be able to address you this evening on behalf of the entire team at the Green Party of Quebec. The Green Party of […]
Alex Tyrrell Launches By-Election Campaign In Roberval
Today I launched my campaign in the Roberval by-election! This by-election represents the first time in our party’s 34-year history that voters in Roberval will have the opportunity to vote green at the provincial level. I am therefore very proud to be the first green candidate to run in the riding of Roberval. Our party […]
Alex Tyrrell Comments on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Election Win
I am deeply inspired by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who made history last night as the youngest woman to ever be elected to the US Congress at just 29 years old. One year before the election she was working in a restaurant. Now she is on the forefront of progressive politics with a strong mandate to fight […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Vigil For Nicholas Gibbs; Black Man Killed By Police In NDG
On Sunday I will be attending the vigil for Nicholas Gibbs, a young black man who was shot in the back and killed by Montréal Police just two blocks away from my home in NDG. Racism and police brutality are alive and well in Montréal and it is our responsibility as residents of all backgrounds […]
Alex Tyrrell Writes To Premier Legault Following 2018 Election
Today, I wrote to Premier Legault to request access to the gallery of the national assembly for the Green Party of Quebec. In a context where the Green Party of Quebec is the largest party not represented in the national assembly and where the premier has committed to reforming the voting system between now and […]
Alex Tyrrell In Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu To Support Municipal Referendums
Today I was in Saint Jean sur Richelieu with our candidate Véronique Langlois to support the citizens who oppose the cancellation of the municipal referendums. Municipal referendums, which are triggered when a certain number of signatures are obtained, allow citizens to take democratic means to stop zoning changes, the destruction of green spaces and other […]
Alex Tyrrell Commends Quebec City Police For Preventing Far Right Terrorist Plot
I would like to commend the work of the Quebec City police and the citizens for their actions in preventing Michael Riverin, a supporter of the extreme right in Quebec, from committing acts of mass violence against minorities in Quebec City. After what happened at the mosque in Quebec City, the police force must remain […]
Alex Tyrrell Returns To Green Party Office Following 2018 Election
Back at the office after thousands of kilometers, an election campaign at the pace of a marathon, and with three times more votes than in 2014! 😎✅ Thank you to Marie Balaguy, our political organizer who worked for over a year to organize this exceptional campaign that has borne fruit. ✌️ Alex Tyrrell Leader of […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Massive Anti Racism Protest In Montreal
Alex Tyrrell attended the demonstration with Green Party members and made the following statement: Excellent demonstration against racism today in Montreal! Nearly 25k people took to the streets to defend the rights of Quebec’s minorities. The new government says it wants to suspend the constitution in order to oppress minority rights and the Green Party […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Environmental Protest In Montreal Following Election
Alex Tyrrell and former green party candidates attend environmental protest following the 2018 Quebec election and called on the new government of Francois Legault to take environmental issues seriously and to take concrete action to fight climate change. À la marche « la planète s’invite au parlement » à Montréal aujourd’hui!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Saturday, […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out Against Clear Cut Of Forest In Pointe-Claire
“The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell has taken a stand against the clearing operation carried out by CDPQ-Infra. “For the REM, they should have chosen non-wooded land. This area is one of the only wooded areas left in Pointe-Claire, one of the last biodiversity hotspots in the area. We are next […]
Alex Tyrrell Thanks Supporters, Reflects on 2018 Quebec Election
Dear supporters, The election campaign is over, a new government will soon come to power, and I would like to share with you some of my conclusions on this election. First and foremost, I am very proud of the campaign of ideas led by the Green Party of Quebec and our candidates on the ground […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls on Quebeckers to Vote Green in Final Video Address on Election Day
Dear Quebecers, You have shown a very great and sincere sensitivity to the environment throughout this election campaign. You have rightly criticized the media and the other political parties for not talking enough about the issues related to the ecological crisis. Many of you have shown support for our Party. We are infinitely grateful to […]
Green Party of Quebec Recognized for Gender Diversity In Candidates
In the 2018 Quebec general election campaign the Green Party of Quebec is presenting the highest percentage of female candidates of any party by surpassing gender parity and presenting 58% women candidates. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2156382617908355
Alex Tyrrell & Green Candidates Take Part In Pre-Election Environmental Protest In Montreal
It was a real pleasure to see close to 10k people in the streets of Montreal today demanding ambitious environmental policies in the Quebec political debate and election campaign. For those of you who still haven’t read our platform, The New Green Plan is available on our website. It is by far the best environmental […]
Alex Tyrrell Debates Quebec Conservative Leader Face To Face
In Quebec City Alex Tyrrell debates one on one with Quebec Conservative Party leader Adrien Pouliot at the studio of Sept Jours sur Terre. The debate was a great opportunity to contrast left and right wing policies and visons for the future of the province. En route pour un débat face à face avec Adrien […]
The Committee for the Enhancement of the History Curriculum gives top marks to the Green Party of Quebec
A coalition of teachers concerned about major shortfalls of the Quebec public school history curriculum gave top marks to the Green Party of Quebec who has pledged to reform the curriculum to make it more inclusive and accurate. The Committee for the Enhancement of the History Curriculum gives top marks to the Green Party of […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For End Of Glyphosate Spraying
Alex Tyrrell gave a feature interview to La Vie Agricole, a news outlet dedicated to agricultural issues in the province. He laid out the Green Party’s plan to ban glyphosate spraying and to allow farmers to choose which union represents them. Entrevue à « La vie agricole » pour discuter des différents enjeux touchant l'agriculture […]
“Coalition pour que le Québec ait meilleure mine” Gives Top Marks To Green Party Of Quebec Platform
Coalition pour que le Québec ait meilleure mine, a non profit dedicated to improving the environmental and social practices of the mining industry gave top marks to the Green Party of Quebec’s 2018 election platform. Yess!! « Le Parti vert du Québec qui répond le plus aux préoccupations de la Coalition, avec une note parfaite. […]
Alex Tyrrell Congratulates 3 Green Party Of New Brunswick MLA’s For Their Elections
Alex Tyrrell congratulates New Brunswick Green Party candidates Kevin Arsenault, Megan Mitton and David Coon for their election wins on a progressive platform. These victories are an inspiration to Quebec Greens. Bravo aux élu-es du Parti Vert du Nouveau Brunswick!!Posted by Parti Vert du Québec – Green Party of Quebec on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 […]
Alex Tyrrell Tours Tornado Destruction In Gatineau With Green Party Candidates, Helps Out With Cleanup
Today I went to Gatineau with five of our candidates to see the damage from the tornado and to help out on the ground. After meeting with a few citizens while observing the damage, we went to the Mont Bleu neighbourhood to pick up pink fibreglass insulation that was all over the roadside. We had […]
Alex Tyrrell Takes Parti In Debate With NDP, Québec Solidaire Leaders
Alex Tyrrell participated in an election debate at Concordia University against the leaders of Quebec Solidaire and the NDP as well as other candidate. He drew loud applauds on several occasions for being outspoken on key progressive issues. I was in a debate this evening with the leaders of the NDP and Québec Solidaire as […]
Alex Tyrrell Celebrates 5 Years As Quebec Green Party Leader
Today is the 5-year anniversary of my election as leader of the Green Party of Quebec. It’s been an honour and a privilege to be at the helm of an organization as dynamic, energetic and mobilized as ours. It’s a privilege to be able to work with such a wonderful a team of candidates, employees, […]
Radio Canada Profiles Alex Tyrrell During 2018 Quebec Election
From Radio-Canada: Barely 30 years old, Alex Tyrrell ran for office eight times. The leader of the Green Party of Quebec feels that his political experience scattered across the province has given him the political Interview. Read the full article here Excellent article de Radio-Canada!!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Alex Tyrrell Explains Green Party Policy For Eliminating Sexual Abuse on Campuses
Alex Tyrrell participates in a debate about education policy with two former ministers of education as well as other candidates at the Université du Québec à Montréal. In the following video he presents the Green Party’s strategy for eliminating sexual abuse on campus. Voici ma réponse à une question sur les violences sexuelles et les […]
Alex Tyrrell Reacts To English Leaders Debate
Alex Tyrrell reacts to the 2018 Quebec leaders debate from which he was excluded. He says the leaders left out environmental policies, that the Green Party’s presence would have made the debate more interesting and that he would have won the debate if he were to have been invited. My reaction to the English leader’s […]
Alex Tyrrell Campaigns In Saguenay
Alex Tyrrell and Green Party of Quebec candidates campaign in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. The group visited a palliative care facility that was under construction and made several announcements. Visite à la nouvelle Maison des soins palliatifs de Saguenay! Merci à André Tremblay pour l’accueil!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Monday, September 17, 2018 Excellente rencontre et échange […]
SPCA Gives Green Party Of Quebec Top Marks On Animal Rights Platform
Montreal, September 17, 2018 – A month ago, in the lead-up to the provincial election, the Montreal SPCA submitted a questionnaire to the main political parties to learn more about their positions on various provincial animal welfare issues. Today, we are revealing the results of this questionnaire in the form of a ranking, from the most […]
Alex Tyrrell, Quebec City Candidates Speak At Protest
During the 2018 Quebec General Election Alex Tyrrell attends environmental protest in Quebec City along with local candidates for the region. Organizers called on parties and voters to do more to instigate change. Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Sunday, September 16, 2018 Délégation du Parti Vert à la manif « l’environnement s’invite dans la campagne électorale […]
Green Party Of Quebec To Run 97 Candidates In Provincial Election
I am very proud to announce that the Green Party of Quebec will present 97 candidates in this general election! We are back in full force in all regions of Quebec! I would like to thank all those who contributed to the start of this campaign. This is the second largest number of candidates presented […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At « La planète s’invite dans la campagne » Protest
Alex Tyrrell and Green Party of Quebec candidates participate in Montreal protest calling on parties to do more for the environment just weeks before election day. https://www.facebook.com/partivert/videos/332014474025190/UzpfSTEwMDAwNjA5OTEzMTM2NjoyMTQ5NDc2Mjk1MjY1NjU0/?__tn__=lC-R&eid=ARCYCN7YLZ0qr3Hxa_7J_V5E-Yml5WwIRKlFUGMrpYqhWzdUU51tYSvoZcHTKMybS3a4QUOsMyGZue7f&hc_ref=ARSSX3yMlFseK_K3dmCrXdVVadlD5gFB4ypz-uNfzlNrwwQC_nRQ1gNOvj1VtesF0jE&__xts__[0]=68.ARC-hThLv-IBB8SzqfKmQVRPQ_rrBgKFkphRNgb76X28pQCtp9WPNLgv5FcU_TKyjW-QuEHsG_R9-Gh_aCmQ_rRGMlI-6XHSGP12fc72-pFde_nwvjcBi5P8Ba_owb-w6YTHMpM-KNDwdW-eJfg_UDGb6dus5Cm4WZymDepTR-4jD5qFQOolBihmnUBPwQoxVN4mOM-SVc9q9K-Iycp1PMCJ-c3UvsCS-Hdyeq5CNbh7ChECQ9uxOPdZ0-33dWYI2Vdkk_AKNuS6BuTTDWuFP4ZTDglLsK3LPZzXxA
Alex Tyrrell Responds To Quebec Solidaire Backtracking On Opposition to Carbon Tax
Following repeated criticisms from the Green Party over Quebec Solidaire’s failure to call for an increased price on carbon emissions QS slightly modified their program but it is not enough. Alex Tyrrell reacts to the announcement: https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2148994735313810/
Alex Tyrrell Responds To Leaders Debate
Alex Tyrrell participates in protest organized outside of the leader’s debates at Radio-Canada studios in Montreal before issuing a reaction to the content of the debate from Green Party HQ afterwards. Voici ma réaction au débat des chefs:Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, September 13, 2018 Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, September 13, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2148886248657992
Alex Tyrrell Campaigns On Electric Scooter
Alex Tyrrell uses an electric scooter to campaign in Montreal during the 2018 Quebec general election. He had previously received media attention for campaigning across the province in a 2002 Honda Civic rather than a traditional campaign bus. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2148051172074833
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At Rally To Save Wetlands
Alex Tyrrell makes a campaign stop at a rally in Saint-Laurent where environmentalists and particularly bird watchers are calling for the protection of a very valuable wetland and forest. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2147944818752135/
Alex Tyrrell, Daphné Poulin Present Green Party Platform On Democratic Reform
During the 2018 Quebec general election Alex Tyrrell makes a campaign stop in front of the CEGEP de Granby and announced the party’s platform on democratic reforms, lowing the voting age and a variety of measure to stimulate democratic participation along with local candidate Daphné Poulin. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2147477095465574/ Excellente article à propos de mon passage à […]
Alex Tyrrell & Conservative Leader Call For Inclusion In Debates
Alex Tyrrell and Quebec Conservative leader Adrien Pouliot join forces to call on CBC Radio-Canada to include their respective parties in the leader’s debate during the 2018 Quebec general election campaign. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2147067262173224/ Oui, le Parti Vert du Québec et le Parti Conservateur du Québec mérite une place au débats des chefs!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Friday, […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Massive Investments In Bio-Methane, Waste Water Treatment
Saturday morning we presented our bold plan for wastewater management in Quebec! We propose: ✅ Large-scale biogasification projects across Quebec that will allow us to extract renewable energy from wastewater, following the example of Washington DC – we currently use fossil fuels to incinerate waste materials. ✅ An end to the dumping of untreated wastewater […]
Alex Tyrrell Participates In Climate Protest In Old Port of Montreal
Alex Tyrrell and Green Party of Quebec candidates take part in protest for more environmental protection in Old Montréal during the 2018 Quebec General Election. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2146053038941313/
Alex Tyrrell Interviewed By Frédéric Bérard of Métro Newspaper
Alex Tyrrell gives feature interview to Frédéric Bérard of Métro Newspaper during the 2018 Quebec general election campaign. Questions include the role of the Green Party, the preparations for the campaign and the party’s ideological foundation. Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, September 6, 2018
Alex Tyrrell Calls On Hydro Quebec To Rescind Contract With Israeli Electric Corperation
Alex Tyrrell and Green Party candidate Melanie Messier announces Quebec Green Party’s position on Hydro Québec and hydro dams as well as the party’s opposition to collaboration between Hydro Québec and the Israel Power Cooperation. He is joined by Miranda Gallo of Canadians for justice and peace in the middle east. Posted by Alex Tyrrell […]
CBC: Quebec’s Green Party aims to win over voters with ‘eco-socialist’ agenda
Like the rest of Quebec’s party leaders, the head of Green Party is touring the province this month in a bid to win over voters. But instead of a sleek campaign bus and nights in hotels, Alex Tyrrell is driving around in a beat up 2001 Honda Civic and sleeping in youth hostels. Read More on CBC […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls On Quebec Solidaire to Reverse Opposition To Carbon Taxes
Alex Tyrrell makes a campaign stop in Quebec Solidaire spokesperson Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois’s district calling on Quebec Solidaire to adopt a more ambitious plan to tax carbon. Aujourd’hui, j'ai écrit une lettre ouverte à Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois afin de demander à Québec Solidaire de reconsidérer…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2144653889081228/
Alex Tyrrell 1 on 1 With CBC Radio’s Mike Finnerty
During the 2018 Quebec general election campaign Alex Tyrrell sits down with Mike Finnerty of CBC Montreal’s Daybreak program. Subjects discussed include the party’s platform and Alex’s vision for the province. I was on CBC Daybreak this morning!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Alex Tyrrell Protests Green Party Exclusion from Debate
Alex Tyrrell and other Green Party of Quebec Candidates Protest the party’s exclusion from a debate organized by Force Jeunesse. In a rare show of support the Liberal candidate Marwah Rizqy offered to share he time with Alex Tyrrell if the organizers would allow him to participate in the debate. Unfortunately, Force Jeunesse refused to […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Capping Student-Teacher Ratio at 20, Reinvigorating School Board Democracy
During a campaign announcement Alex Tyrrell unveils the Green Party of Quebec’s support for capping the number of students per teacher at 20. He also announces the Quebec Green Party’s proposals to reinvigorate School Board Elections. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2144013642478586/
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Resignation of Conservative Candidate Over Sexist, Pro Rape Culture Comments
Green Party leader Alex Tyrrell and candidate Stephanie Stevenson call for the resignation of a Conservative Pary of Quebec candidate Caroline Orchard over her sexist, pro rape culture and anti feminist comments that were publicly documented well before this campaign begun. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2143962822483668/
Alex Tyrrell Calls For 32h Work Week, Better Protection For Workers
On labour day, Alex Tyrrell made a campaign stop in Trois Rivieres to call for a reduction of the work week to 32 hours within 4 years as well as other measures to support workers and their rights and unions. « Le chef du Parti vert du Québec, Alex Tyrrell, était de passage à Trois-Rivières […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At Pride Parade In Quebec City
Alex Tyrrell spoke at the Pride parade in Quebec City. The Green Party of Quebec proposes: ✅ The establishment of LGBTQ+ youth centres across Quebec ✅ Quality sexuality education in primary schools ✅ More services for transgender individuals in the regions https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2143099849236632/ Discours lors de la fierté gaie à Québec! Le Parti Vert du Québec […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out Against Prison System With Green Candidates
Alex Tyrrell and Green Party Candidates announce their support for alternatives to prisons, solitary confinement and unveil their plan to transition to a prison model based on rehabilitation rather than punishment. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2143065209240096/ https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2143052492574701/
Alex Tyrrell and His Team Stay in Youth Hostels on Campaign Trail
Alex Tyrrell and Green Party Candidates reveal the low key accommodations that they stayed in during the 2018 Quebec general election campaign in which Alex Tyrrell and Green candidates did not stay in luxurious hotels! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2142695655943718&set=a.1399768723569752&type=3&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCxBr5lnU8g4Utb2Sxe932Oxdi1vKpCoHJdFK-BpbhRcfK4XLDWpetw6edK0Q-vJOMNVaqfYI92sjyplf5r6en7uInN4XXSBdp-_M7jIGxg8vHR0AKzcom9mWBU6YA1_CymPKCj6WFAzB0Qp4bBpKhpm0zdBw-UeEh3p5cRPh-XWH_mQ-64GS4AnOUZ3oBWorQRFswIyT2MHl_Vf59zpxw0ydiz-pTa2C4SmhSQS9kH6bK27Uspk3cGlPFevfb4U5F8iNW7V-Ths3aNo2tcx7_ufSGX6nGsFv_Vwg&__tn__=-R
Alex Tyrrell Gives Feature Interview To 7 Jours Sur Terre
Green Party leader Alex Tyrrell gives feature interview to 7 jours sur terre. Subjects discussed include the party’s program, the party’s proposal to build a Metro in Quebec City and many other important issues. Entrevue avec Alex Tyrrell, chef du PVQEntrevue avec le chef du Parti Vert du Québec – Green Party of Quebec, Alex […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces Support For Construction of Quebec City Metro System
Alex Tyrrell and Green Party candidates for the Quebec City region hold a press conference calling for the construction of a Metro in Quebec City in order to reduce trafic congestion, the use of fossil fuels and never ending road expansion projects. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2142549512624999/ Aujourd’hui nous avons présenté notre plan de métro et de tramways pour […]
Alex Tyrrell Gives Feature Video Interview to Le Devoir
I was at Le Devoir yesterday talking about the 2018 election platform of the Green Party of Quebec our plans for public transit, environmental protection, social justice, anti-racism and why I am involved in Quebec politics. La quotidienne électorale: le Parti vert du QuébecD’ici la fin de la campagne électorale, Le Devoir vous fait découvrir […]
Alex Tyrrell, Kimberly Salt Present Green Party Platform on Public Transit
Today, the Green Party of Quebec announced its proposals to improve Montreal’s metro system. 💚🚇 Several lines would see important additions, for the benefit of all Montrealers. To learn more about our ideas 👉 //bit.ly/2opiInk https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2141990099347607/ Aujourd'hui, le Parti Vert du Québec a annoncé ses propositions pour bonifier le réseau du métro de Montréal….Posted by […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Removal Of PQ Candidate For Racist, Islamophobic Comments
Excellent day at the Sherbrooke gay parade along with Dodier Sylvain, candidate in Mégantic, Daphné Poulin, candidate in Granby, Mathieu Morin, candidate in Saint-François and many supporters of the Green Party of Quebec! 😎😉🏳️🌈 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2141969046016379/ Plus tôt aujourd’hui je me suis rendu devant le bureau de Michelle Blanc pour revendiquer son retrait à titre de…Posted […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces Province Wide Greenhouse Program
Today we announced our National Greenhouse Program! The Green Party of Quebec proposes: ✅ The creation of public and self-managed greenhouses across Quebec. ✅ To offer free electricity to public greenhouses to produce healthy food at low cost without relying on imports. ✅ To fight against capitalism in the food system by producing quality food […]
Alex Tyrrell Takes Stand Against Air Pollution With Green Candidates
Announcement of the Green Party of Quebec’s platform to reduce air pollution in urban centres across Quebec with candidates Stephanie Rochemont, Valérie Fortier and Alain Joseph. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2141455219401095/ Combattons la pollution de l’air ensemble! Annonce de ce matin au Métro Mont-Royal: https://bit.ly/2wALIfHPosted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, August 30, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2141441509402466/
Alex Tyrrell Announces Policies For Fossil Fuel Industry in Quebec
Today I was in Montreal East with Valérie Fortier to announce some policies of the Green Party of Quebec regarding the fight against the oil industry. We propose: A carbon tax of $200 per ton of CO2 ($0.46 per liter of gasoline) Free public transit and several strong projects Replacing fossil fuels in the heating […]
Alex Tyrrell Criticizes Quebec Solidaire’s Environmental Program
Québec Solidaire is on the wrong track by opposing the carbon tax Today, QS announced its plan to combat emissions from the transportation sector. Unfortunately, this plan does not propose anything concrete for the next mandate other than a continuation of the QLP’s policies, through the payment of millions of dollars in subsidies to the […]
Alex Tyrrell, Sherbrooke Candidates Announce Support For High Speed Rail
Alex Tyrrell announces plans for high speed trains across Quebec with transportation expert Kiberley Salt and local Sherbrooke candidates Marie-Maud Coté Rouleau and Mathieu Morin. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2139548986258385/ https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2139532279593389/
Alex Tyrrell Marches in Sherbrooke Pride Parade With Green Candidates
Excellent day at the Sherbrooke gay parade in the company of Dodier Sylvain, candidate in Mégantic, Daphné Poulin, candidate in Granby, Mathieu Morin, candidate in Saint-François and many supporters of the Green Party of Quebec!! 😎😉🏳️🌈 Excellente journée à la parade gai de Sherbrooke en compagnie de Dodier Sylvain, candidat dans Mégantic, Daphné Poulin,…Posted by […]
Alex Tyrrell Launches 2018 Provincial Election Campaign in Montreal
Many thanks to the 25 candidates who participated in the campaign launch tonight in Montreal! 😎✌️💚 We’re ready, we’re on the ground and together we’re going to change Quebec to match our ambitions! 💚 Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Friday, August 24, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2138615003018450&set=a.1399768723569752&type=3 Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Friday, August 24, 2018
Alex Tyrrell Announces Housing Strategy With Candidate Marieke Hassel Ahead of 2018 Election
Alex Tyrrell and candidate in the Bourget district Marieke Hassel announce the Green Party of Quebec’s platform for affordable housing, measures to calm gentrification and poverty reduction. En direct de la circonscription de Bourget avec notre candidate Marieke Hassell pour prendre position pour le droit au logement abordable, la construction de logements sociaux et la […]
Alex Tyrrell Launches Local Green Campaign in Quebec City Ahead of 2018 Election
Alex Tyrrell launches Quebec 2018 general election campaign in Quebec City with local candidates. Tomorrow he will be in Montreal to launch the provincial level campaign. Belle soirée de pré-lancement de campagne à Québec ce soir! Demain soir à Montréal nous lancerons officiellement la campagne 2018 du Parti Vert du Québec!!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, […]
Alex Tyrrell Presents Green Party Candidate & Local Priorities In Saguenay
Alex Tyrrell presents local candidate in Chicoutimi for the 2018 Quebec general election and gives interviews to local media outlets. Local priorities include public transit and opposing the expansion of an aluminum tailings pond. Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Friday, August 24, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/2137164903163460/ Excellente journée à Chicoutimi en compagnie de notre candidat Tommy Philippe!Posted by […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces Measures For Coastline Protection During 2018 Election
Today, I was in Rimouski with Pierre-Luc Coulombe and Patricia Pilon to take a stand on the protection of marine environments and a scientific approach to shoreline protection in the region! A Green Government ✅ Will hold the government target to protect 10% of the marine territory of the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf of […]
Alex Tyrrell Invites Quebec NDP Supporters To Join Greens Ahead of 2018 Election
Montreal – The Leader of the Green Party of Quebec wants to reach out to provincial NDP supporters for the October 1 election in an open letter Dear members and supporters of the NDPQ, I am writing this letter to you as the leader of the Green Party of Quebec, but also as a former […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out Against Hate Speech & Trash Radio in Quebec City
Today I was at the FM93 studios, not for an interview but rather to denounce their racist, Islamopbobic, sexist and homophobic comments. Trash radio stations in Quebec are a nuisance to our society and to our living together. They generate profits by constantly attacking minorities and marginalized people, and it is time for this to […]
Alex Tyrrell, Élisabeth Grégoire Announce Support For Anti-Catcalling Law
Today Élisabeth Grégoire and I held a press conference to announce our policy against catcalling and street harassment in Quebec. We are proposing the adoption of a new provincial law that prohibits street harassment by imposing fines on offenders. While a law against street harassment (cat calling) will not solve all the problems, it is […]
Alex Tyrrell, Daydree Vendette Call For Environmental Police Force, Denounce Polluter Bailout
Live from the Anacolor paint factory in Cap-Rouge with our candidate Daydree Vendette calling for the implementation of an environmental police force! We are also reaffirming our opposition to the $9 million bailout of this delinquent and highly polluting corporation who could not care less about the health and well-being of local residents! Live from the Anacolor […]
Alex Tyrrell Presents Platform For Democratic Reform in 2018 Quebec Election
Alex Tyrrell announces Green Party proposals for democratic reform in front of Quebec’s national assembly. Proposals include giving seats to first nations, implementing proportional representation and various democratic reforms. Live from the National Assembly taking a stand for proportional representation !! ✅Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Monday, August 20, 2018 En direct de l’Assemblée nationale […]
Alex Tyrrell Pokes Fun At Quebec Solidaire’s Campaign Bus
Even though we do not have the same financial resources as Québec Solidaire, the Green Party of Quebec is touring Quebec to support our candidates and reach out to voters. ✅ 😎 Rather than wrapping a bus for our tour we repaired the holes and rust on this old compact car 😂😂 Bien que nous […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Moratorium On Development of Agricultural Land
Press conference in an agricultural field in Quebec City to support a moratorium on the dezoning of farmland with the environmental group Voix citoyenne! There is increasing pressure to develop high quality agricultural land into residential units. Conférence de presse dans un champ agricole de la Ville de Québec pour appuyer un moratoire sur le […]
Alex Tyrrell Marches In Pride Parade With Provincial Candidates & Elizabeth May
In a rare joint public appearance Alex Tyrrell and Elizabeth May march together in the 2018 Montreal Pride parade along with dozens of Green Party of Québec candidates and supporters. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/2133295710217046 "Ce fut un véritable plaisir de marcher pour l’égalité dans le défilé de la Fierté MTL en compagnie du Premier Ministre…Posted by Alex Tyrrell […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Decriminalization Of All Drugs
Alex Tyrrell and Stephanie Stevenson present Green Party platform on drugs and addictions outside of a safe injection site. The party is calling for the decriminalization of all drugs and more funding for harm reduction. Live from a safe injection site in Montreal called Dopamine to take a stand for the décriminalisation of all drugs […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Protection Of Technoparc Wetlands in Montreal
Today I visited the Technoparc Wetlands with Halimatou Bah, our candidate in Saint-Laurent and Joël Coutu, an activist who has been campaigning for the protection of this unique place on the island of Montreal for many years! Here are the proposals of the Green Party of Quebec in the file: ✅The recognition of the exceptional […]
Alex Tyrrell, Green Candidates Protest Exclusion From Leaders Debate 2018 Quebec Election
Thank you to all those who supported us during the demonstration against our exclusion from the “youth dialogue” between the leaders of the four old political parties of Quebec! Three-quarters of the Green Party candidates are young people. The decision of the New World Institute to exclude us is ridiculous, hypocritical and incomprehensible. Through this […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits Open Pit Gold Mine in Malartic, QC, Calls For Massive Increase in Royalties
Live from the Canadian Malartic gold mine to take a stand for increased royalties, stronger environmental regulations and to support local residents who are fighting for their right to a clean environment! ✅ Live from the Canadian Malartic gold mine to take a stand for increased royalties, stronger environmental regulations and to support local residents who […]
Alex Tyrrell Tours Western Quebec Ahead Of 2018 Provincial Election
It’s official! In 12 days Quebec will be in an election campaign! During this election the Green Party of Quebec will be better represented than ever, with a team of great candidates from all regions! Between now and the election, I will be touring Quebec with campaign announcements planned in Gatineau, Pontiac, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Montreal, Quebec […]
Alex Tyrrell Reiterates Opposition To Chalk River Nuclear Dump
Announcement: The Green Party of Quebec is opposed to the construction of a nuclear waste storage site just one km away from the Ottawa River. This project has the potential to contaminate the drinking water of Gatineau, Ottawa and Montreal for thousands of years to come. The private for profit nuclear waste management consortium needs […]
Alex Tyrrell Talks Federalism & Green Politics with Radio-Canada host Michel C. Auger
Alex Tyrrell appeared on one of the most listened to CBC Radio shows during the 2018 Quebec General election to discuss the party’s platform, progressive federalism and a range of important campaign issues. J’étais de passage à l’émission Midi info pour une entrevue avec Michel Auger plutôt aujourd'hui!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Friday, August 17, 2018
Alex Tyrrell Announces Active Transit Program
Today we announced the Green Party of Quebec’s proposals to improve access to active transport across Quebec! Our plan includes: ✅ Car-free zones in Québec’s 30 largest cities ✅ Free bike-sharing services for the entire urban population! ✅ $ 250 million per year for the construction of cycle infrastructure ✅ $ 100 million per year to make intersections safer […]
Alex Tyrrell Signs Nomination Papers For First 75 Candidates Ahead of 2018 Election
Today I had the pleasure of signing the letters of authorization for 75 Green Party of Quebec candidates to run for office! I can’t tell you how proud I am of our team of candidates. They are dynamic and passionate people who are making the leap into politics to build Quebec’s future and I am […]
Alex Tyrrell Proposes +$200/tonne Carbon Tax
Today we announced our carbon tax policy for Quebec! Our plan would establish the carbon tax at $200 per tonne in 2019 and increase it by $ 40 per tonne annually. Our plan includes a compensation mechanism in order to ensure that families and people who live in rural communities are not penalised. Each resident […]
Alex Tyrrell Unveils Green’s Plan To Ban Single Use Cups, Replace With Exchange Program
I will be on CBC Montreal News at 6:00 as well as Global News Montreal discussing the Green Party of Québec’s plan to ban single use coffee cups and replacing them with a deposit-return program. Under our plan, all coffee shops would be forced to use a universal cup. People could therefore return the cups […]
Alex Tyrrell Reiterates Call For Trudeau To Cancel Saudi Arabian Arms Contract
Given the recent developments with respect to Saudi Arabia I reiterate my call on Justin Trudeau to cancel the sale of Canadian-made tanks to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is a country that literally stones homosexuals to death just for being who they are. How can a country such as Canada sell weapons to such a […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls On Environment Minister To Oppose Oil Drilling in Lakes & Rivers
Today, I went to the office of Minister Isabelle Melançon, also a candidate in Verdun, to denounce her complicity in the Quebec government’s decision to allow oil drilling in Quebec’s lakes and rivers. A responsible society cannot tolerate such acts that go against the interests of citizens. We urge the Minister to assume her responsibilities […]
Alex Tyrrell Talks Constitutional Reform, Presents Candidates Patricia Pilon & Roger Fleury
Today I am in Gatineau to announce the candidacies of Patricia Pilon in Hull and Roger Fleury in Pontiac as well as the three main constitutional demands of the Green Party of Quebec! Any constitutional reform should recognize First Nations governments, give a veto to provinces that wish to block projects such as oil pipelines […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out On Recycling Crisis
In the face of the recycling crisis, we must act! This morning I visited the ecocentre of Saint-Michel, in Montreal, where tons of recycled materials continue to accumulate every day. This situation is not unique. 27 other sorting centres in Quebec have the same conditions since China decided to close its borders to imports of […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits Derailment Site, Calls Out Government For Lax Safety Standards
This morning I visited the site of the Saint-Polycape oil train derailment. While we are lucky that there were no deaths or injuries, this is the sixth train derailment on main tracks in Quebec since the beginning of the year. This plague of train derailments is nothing short of a pattern; à pattern provoked by […]
Alex Tyrrell Stands Up For Victims Of Heat Stroke
Live from the Verdun General Hospital to denounce the extreme temperatures in patient rooms. Everyone should be able to get quality healthcare without having to brave extreme heat! Live from the Verdun General Hospital to denounce the extreme temperatures in patient rooms. Everyone should be able to get quality healthcare without having to brave extreme […]
Alex Tyrrell On CBC Calling For New Environmental Police Force
I was on CBC Daybreak Montreal this morning talking about the need for a new environmental police force, contaminated soil being dumped on agricultural land and the need to hold environmental criminals to account! I was on CBC Montreal last night calling for a new provincial police force that would be specialized in environmental investigations. […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls On Montreal Police To Use Deescalation In Protest Confrontations
Alex Tyrrell speaks in the Montreal City Council chamber at the Public Safety Commission meeting called for the purpose of examining police interventions in Montreal protests. He condemns the excessive use of force by the Montreal police and calls on the police to use deescalation rather than violence. Voici mon intervention lors de la séance […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out Against Separation Of Families At Border and in First Nations
Alex Tyrrell takes a stand against the separation of families at the Canadian border and in first nations communities. He made the announcement in front of an immigration prison facility in Laval, Québec. Taking a stand against the separation of families in the Canadian immigration system and in First Nation’s communities across Quebec.Posted by Alex […]
Alex Tyrrell Launches His Local Campaign In Verdun District
Today I announced my candidacy in the Verdun-Nun’s Island district! 😎✊✅ I am running in Verdun-Nun’s-Island to become the first Green Party member of Quebec’s national assembly.Verdun is an area which I know well, that is rich in diversity and that is ready for change. It is also the riding of the minister of the environment, […]
Alex Tyrrell, Local Green Candidate Call For Better Health Services
From TopoLocal.ca: Green Party leader Alex Tyrrell with the candidate in Saint-Jérôme, Annabelle Desrochers. Sitting behind her Green Party lectern on the lawn of the Saint-Jérôme hospital, in front of the emergency entrance, candidate Annabelle Desrochers makes a sad assessment. “The problem with the Saint-Jérôme hospital is much more than an overflowing emergency room. It’s […]
Alex Tyrrell Congratulates Mike Shriner On Election Win In Ontario
Tonight is election night in Ontario and I would like to take a moment to congratulate Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner on his excellent campaign at both the provincial level and in the district of Guelph where he has a good chance of being the first Green Party candidate elected in Ontario provincial politics! Mike’s campaign focused […]
Alex Tyrrell, Alice Sécheresse React To Kinder Morgan Bailout
Alex Tyrrell and Green Party of Quebec candidate Alice Sécheresse react to the announcement that the federal government will bailout Trans Mountain pipeline by purchasing it. Quebec is in solidarity with BC! Reaction to the federal government’s bailout of Kinder Morgan!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Tuesday, […]
Alex Tyrrell, Green Candidates Protest Kinder Morgan Pipeline In Montreal
Alex Tyrrell and Green Party of Quebec candidates protest the Kinder Morgan Pipeline in Montreal and declare their solidarity with British Columbians. The party believes that provinces should have the right to block such projects. Manif contre Kinder Morgan!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Sunday, May 27, 2018 En direct de la manif contre Kinder Morgan!Posted by […]
Alex Tyrrell Talks Banning Sigle Use Plastic On Global News
I was on Global News Montréal last night commenting on the need to take concrete action to ban single use plastics in Canada! The time to act is now. Governments need to take action. Video: https://tinyurl.com/y6uujapb I was on Global News Montréal last night commenting on the need to take concrete action to ban single […]
Alex Tyrrell Signs Historic Agreement On Proportional Representation With Opposition Parties
Today I signed an historic agreement on proportional representation with the leaders of the three opposition parties at the National Assembly; Francois Legault of the CAQ, Jean-Francois Liseé of the PQ and Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois of Quebec Solidaire. This is a great day! We now have a clear consensus amongst the four major opposition parties that […]
Alex Tyrrell, Green Party Candidates Call For Disarmament Of Police
I was on CTV Montreal News at 11:00 last night calling for the progressive withdrawal of firearms from police officers on patrol in Québec. There have been too many deaths of people with mental illness who are shot in the chest for doing things like holding knives while in crisis. Police training should focus on […]
Meet the candidates of the Green Party of Quebec
Petite vidéo de présentation des candidates du Parti Vert du Québec et présentation du processus de recrutement.
Debate on laicity with Aziza Dini
In response to Mr. Lisée’s comments on secularism, Aziza Dini, a member of the Green Party of Quebec, speaks in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce to address the debate that challenges the notion of secularism. The debate on secularism is rekindling many tensions in our province. Indeed, such debates can easily lead to a rise in power of extreme […]
Alex Tyrrell, Green Party Members Speak Out Against Discrimination
Systemic racism and discrimination in employment does exist in Quebec. It is up to all political parties to propose solutions to ensure equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their ethnic origin. Quebec still needs the Commission on Systemic Racism, which the Liberals cancelled in the face of unfounded, racist criticism from the PQ and […]
Alex Tyrrell Addresses Police Brutality, Rubber Bullets At Public Safety Commission Hearing – Montreal
Alex Tyrrell speaks in the Montreal City Council chamber at a Public Safety Commission hearing called to discuss the use of rubber bullets by the Montreal Police. Alex Tyrrell called for a end to the use of rubber bullets as they can be lethal. Cette après-midi je suis intervenue auprès de la Commission de la […]
Alex Tyrrell Takes On PQ and Quebec Solidaire In Debate On Quebec Independence
Alex Tyrrell debates Quebec independence against a MNA from the Parti Québecois and Sol Zanetti, the leader of Option Nationale at the CEGEP du Vieux Montreal. En direct du CÉGEP du Vieux Montréal pour débattre de l’indépendance du Québec avec Sol Zanetti de Québec Solidaire et Alain Therrien, député du Parti Québécois.Posted by Alex Tyrrell […]
Alex Tyrrell Debates Quebec Independence at Event Organized by The Bloc Québecois
At an event organized by the Bloc Québecois, Alex Tyrrell and Conservative MP Alupa Clark defended federalism from a left and right wing perspectives, respectively. They faced off against Viviane Martinova who is now with Quebec Solidaire and Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay of the Journal de Montreal who defended Québec independence. « Le chef du Parti Vert […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Protest Against Police Brutality in Montreal
Last night, I participated in the annual demonstration against police brutality. It is not surprising that with the lack of a true independent office of investigation into the work of police officers, the deaths of several citizens at the hands of police officers and the behaviour of intervention units during demonstrations, that social tensions between […]
Alex Tyrrell Talks Contaminated Soil On CBC Montreal
I will be on CBC News Montreal this evening commenting on a story about organized crime illegally dumping toxic soil on agricultural lands and near water bodies in the Laurentians. The measures announced today by Québec and Montreal are a step in the right direction but will not correct the situation or make Montreal a […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Autistic Children and Their Parents
I had some great conversations with parents of autistic children and adults today as they protested outside the office of Lucie Charlebois, the provincial Minister of Public Health. Many autistic people in Québec are not receiving adequate services from the provincial government. This afternoon I heard many stories of parents’ struggling to get access to […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Women’s Day Protest With Green Party Members
Alex Tyrrell and Green Party candidates attend Women’s Day protest in Montreal. The Green Party of Quebec is a feminist party. There is still a lot of work to be done in order to achieve gender equality in this province. En direct de la manif pour la journée internationale des femmes!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on […]
Alex Tyrrell Publishes Video Of His 2013 Arrest At Protest Against Tuition Increases
On 19 March 2013, I was illegally and arbitrarily arrested, searched, handcuffed behind my back for hours and detained for almost 6 hours all for peacefully protesting the indexation of tuition fees imposed by the Parti Québecois government. Today, five years later, the court of appeal has just confirmed that the Montreal by-law under which […]
As Governments Attempt To Negotiate Favorable Terms For Aluminum Industry Alex Tyrrell Points Out Environmental Problems
At a time when Prime Ministers Trudeau and Couillard are defending the aluminum industry at all costs against U.S. border tariffs, let us not forget the environmental impact of this industry on our environment. Here is a picture of the bauxite dump (effluent from the aluminum refining process) in Saguenay. More info: http://bit.ly/2FJxz3L and http://bit.ly/2oDZ4ER […]
Alex Tyrrell Congratulates Restigouche Southeast and Mayor François Boulay On Victory Against Gastem
I would like to offer my most sincere congratulations to François Boulay and the municipality of Restigouche Southeast for their landslide victory over Gastem oil. In January 2013, this small Gaspesian municipality of 157 inhabitants adopted a bylaw that prohibited oil drilling within 2km of drinking water sources. The deregulation of the oil industry by […]
Alex Tyrrell Presents 5 Candidates For Sherbrooke Area
Photos of our campaign launch in Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships last Thursday! We have a wonderful team of candidates! Thank you to all those who participated in this first regional launch of the Green Party of Québec campaign for this fall’s general election! Photos of our campaign launch in Sherbrooke and the Eastern Townships […]
Alex Tyrrell Presents 10 More Candidates Ahead Of 2018 Election
Very proud to present 10 more candidates for the Green Party of Québec ahead of the 2018 general election! Click on the pictures for bios of our candidates! Very proud to present 10 more candidates for the Green Party of Québec ahead of the 2018 general election!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Alex Tyrrell, Quebec Greens Endorse Campaign Against Police Use Of Rubber Bullets, Stun Grenades
Today I am announcing the Green Party of Québec’s support for the campaign « Manifester Sans Peur » (Protesting Without Fear) which aims at baning rubber bullets and stun grenades from protests. These two types of weapons classified as “sub lethal” are part of the police crowd control arsenal throughout Quebec and are frequently used […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls Out Catherine Mckenna For Attending Enbridge BBQ
If only we had a minister of the environment that would appear at BBQs organized by environmental groups rather than putting on an Embridge company apron and supporting the very same pipeline company we are fighting. If only we had a minister of the environment that would appear at BBQs organized by environmental groups rather […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls Out Justin Trudeau for Leveraging Ocean Protection For Pipeline Expansions
Trudeau says he will only invest in ocean protection if it is part of a public relations effort to push tar sands pipelines forward. You cant do both Justin! Either you are going to stand up and protect the BC coast from oil spills by taking a stance against pipelines and super tankers or you […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out After Special Constable Shoots Young Man In The Head Inside Maniwaki Courthouse
I am deeply saddened by what happened today at the Maniwaki courthouse; a special constable shot a young man who was resisting arrest in the head. The special constable in question was not alone. He was accompanied by at least four of his colleagues who were perfectly capable of controlling the individual without using a […]
Alex Tyrrell: Let’s Talk Mental Health
– Let’s Talk Mental Health – Today, many of us are talking about mental health because of an advertising campaign financed by the private sector. In Quebec, many people simply do not have access to mental health care. Waiting lists are long, there are few professionals available and the Liberal government’s austerity measures have only […]
Statement From Alex Tyrrell On Anniversary Of Quebec City Mosque Shooting
Photo: RYAN REMIORZ / THE CANADIAN PRESS – Anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque Shooting – A year ago today Muslim community of Québec city was the victim of a terrorist act that was carried out by a young man who was a supporter of right wing nationalism and identity groups. This tragedy saddened Quebec, Canada and […]
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Alex Tyrrell Proposes Provincial Law Against Cat Calling
A law against catcalling? Friends, the Green Party of Québec is updating our social justice and women’s rights program. One of the propositions that we are currently studying is the possibility of calling for a law against sexual harassment in the street otherwise known as catcalling. Personally I support it. I think that it is […]
Alex Tyrrell Participates In Discussion On Ecosocialism Organized By Fightback
Just got back from a great discussion on eco-socialism this evening at Concordia. Many interesting ideas were discussed including the need to roll back over consumption and corporate greed in order to avoid catastrophic environmental damage. Thanks to the Fightback Socialist Student Association as well as the Geography Undergrad Student Society for organizing this event. […]
Alex Tyrrell reacts to the election of the Quebec NDP leader; a disappointing shift towards the centre
On January 21, the Quebec NDP members elected Raphaël Fortin as their leader. “While we wish Mr. Fortin the best of luck, we note with disappointment that he is more interested in the centre than in the left of Quebec politics,” said Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec. The new leader of […]
Alex Tyrrell Presents First 15 Candidates for 2018 Quebec Election
In a show of force Alex Tyrrell announced the Green Party of Quebec’s first 15 candidates ten months ahead of the 2018 Quebec general election campaign. The party will continue recruiting candidates over the coming months. Click on the photos for candidate bios. Rencontrez les 15 premiers candidats du Parti Vert du Québec pour l’élection […]
Interview with Alex Tyrrell, Leader of the Green Party of Quebec
December 26, 2017 – Interview with Alex Tyrrell, Leader of the Green Party of Quebec This interview takes stock of the year 2017 as well as opening up about the outlook for 2018 for the Green Party as well as its leader Alex Tyrrell. Interview Guide: 0:00 Introduction 0:30 Preparations for the 2018 election 2:10 […]
Alex Tyrrell Gives Feature End Of Year Interview
Alex Tyrrell discusses the Green Party of Quebec, recent current events and the party’s preparations for the 2018 election campaign which is less than a year away. Check out my year end interview with Valérie Dussault at Québec Green Party HQ 🙂Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, December 28, 2017 https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/videos/1991904777689474/
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At Protest Against Destruction of Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard Landscape
It was a pleasure to speak at the demonstration in front of Hydro-Québec’s head office today with residents of Saint-Adolphe-d’Howard and Dollard-des-Ormeaux who are opposed to the destruction of landscapes, forests and residential neighbourhoods by the installation of areal high tension power lines. These high-tension wires should be buried in order to preserve our environment […]
Alex Tyrrell Protests Oil Drilling in Front Of National Assembly
Alex Tyrrell took part in a protest outside of Quebec’s National Assembly calling on the government to oppose all new fossil fuel extraction and exploration projects in the province. https://scontent.fyhu2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/24899727_1982367558643196_5771525122040146967_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&_nc_ohc=8-gJRRALRw4AQnVxNdpQvcnLY6r3g4-VVv9GdW0WhLG-HmGg5cBmoQdLg&_nc_ht=scontent.fyhu2-1.fna&oh=59cf5903e7bc1b575f7ddb3e8268d102&oe=5EB486F2 Je serai devant l'Assemblée nationale demain afin de manifester contre le pétrole, les forages et la fracturation hydraulique !Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Monday, December 4, […]
Alex Tyrrell Thanks Environment Minister For Agreeing To Review of Mont-Wright Mine
Very pleased to have received confirmation that the Minister of the Environment, Isabelle Melançon, will mandate BAPE to study the construction of new process water and sedimentation basins at the Mont-Wright mine in Fermont. If the project goes ahead, it could cost us “the destruction of 11 lakes, 15 ponds and 25 streams, causing a […]
Alex Tyrrell Congratulates New Icelandic PM: Green Party’s Katrín Jakobsdóttir
Congratulations to Iceland’s new Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, leader of the Icelandic Left-Green Party! Ms Jakobsdóttir now leads a coalition government composed of her party, the Independence Party and the Progressive Party. I wish her the best of luck in cleaning up Icelandic politics following a series of right wing scandals! In solidarity, Alex Tyrrell Leader […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Restorative Justice in Cannabis Legalization
Live to discuss the Green Party of Quebec’s position on the legalization of cannabis. Small and medium sized businesses should have the right to start up cannabis production and distribution businesses after obtaining a permit rather than the government monopoly proposed by the Quebec National Assembly. A regulated, but not over-regulated industry in which citizens […]
Alex Tyrrell Slams Pro Gun Lobby For Planing To Protest Shooting Memorial
As a survivor of the shooting at Dawson College, I strongly deplore the holding of a pro-firearms demonstration at the memorial in front of École polytechnique, named la place du 6 décembre. This memorial exists to commemorate the 14 women who were murdered at École Polytechnique in 1989. The fight for the control of firearms […]
Alex Tyrrell Congratulates Mayor Valérie Plante on Winning Election
Today marks the beginning of a new era for the city of Montreal. The election of Valérie Plante and Project Montreal candidates is a huge step forward for the metropolis and for Quebec society. I would like to offer them my most sincere congratulations! For the first time in my life, I am witnessing a […]
Alex Tyrrell Endorses Valerie Plante in Montreal Mayoral Race
It is with great optimism that I announce my support for Valérie Plante of Projet Montreal as mayor of Montreal! Valérie Plante proposes a bold project for Montreal ; a progressive alternative to the status quo; a progressive vision that will enable us to build a greener, more inclusive and fairer city while bring much […]
Alex Tyrrell Embarks on Provincial Tour For Proportional Representation
Alex Tyrrell took part in a tour of Quebec to discuss proportional representation with Movement Nouvelle Democracie and members of other provincial political parties. On the tour Alex Tyrrell focused on the importance of having a system that is truly proportional. Première journée de la tournée du Movement Démocratie Nouvelle pour la réforme du mode […]
Alex Tyrrell Appears in Documentary “Quebec 4 Palestine”
Very happy to be featured in the new documentary Québec 4 Palestine! My interview starts at 13:35 discussing the Green Party of Québec’s support for BDS, the current climate unconditional support for the Israeli government in Canadian politics and the need to move towards a more balanced foreign policy in the middle east.
Alex Tyrrell Condemns Quebec Law That Bans Niqab, Face Coverings On Public Transit
It is highly unfortunate that the Liberal Party of Québec has chosen to give into Islamophobia and right-wing nationalism by suggesting that the Niqab should be banned from public transit. The Green Party of Québec is the only provincial party that will continue to defend individual rights and freedoms within Québec society. There is absolutely […]
Alex Tyrrell Campaigns in Louis-Hebert By-Election
This morning I am in Quebec City to announce that I will be a candidate in the October 2nd by-election in Louis-Hébert! In this election, voters will have the choice to vote for a parliamentarian of integrity. The priorities of my campaign are to take concrete actions to counter the rise of the extreme right, […]
Far Right Group Invited To Environmental Protest; Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out, Cancels Speech
I will not be speaking at the anti-oil demonstration scheduled for this Saturday afternoon in Quebec City. I took this decision in order to send a clear and precise message: racists, extreme right-wing groups and islamophobes are not welcome in the Quebec environmental movement. This demonstration, aimed at opposing the bill on hydrocarbons, took a […]
Alex Tyrrell On Quebec Solidaire & Option Nationale Merger; Progressive Federalists Should Join Greens
– Merger Between Québec Solidaire and Option Nationale – Message to the 40 % of Quebec Solidaire voters who are opposed to Québec independence and who are disappointed with the merger between Québec Solidaire and Option Nationale that was just announced; you are more than welcome to the green party of Quebec! We are a […]
Sandra Gajdos: Why I support the Green Party of Quebec
Interview of Alex Tyrrell by Sandra Gajdos to try to explain the party’s program and why the DMP is so important to him.
Alex Tyrrell Says Political Establishment is Incoherent in Anti Mask Law Debate
Members of the National Assembly have reopened the debate on the right to demonstrate with a mask. Here are a few facts: 1) In winter in Quebec, wearing a face covering is not out of the ordinary. Even the police wear them during demonstrations. Debates and the adoption of anti-mask laws are always held in […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks About Environmental Issues & Conflict Resolution at Dawson College
Live from Dawson College for my presentation on environmental issues and conflict resolution! It was great to meet and exchange with students and to be back at Dawson where I completed my degree in Mechanical engineering technology. Live from Dawson College for my presentation on environmental issues and conflict resolution!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, […]
Alex Tyrrell Spends 2 Nights At Anti-Oil Drilling Camp near Gaspé, Quebec
I’m on my way to Gaspésie to join the solidarity camp against the activities of the oil company Junex! Within the next few weeks, Junex and a government fund for the development of NON RENEWABLE resources (named Resources Québec) are getting ready to drill the Galt 6 well potentially requiring hydraulic fracturing. The oil company […]
Alex Tyrrell Blasts PQ Leader Over Comments on Asylum Seekers
Today the leader of the official opposition in Quebec City reached a new low by suggesting that offering minimal financial assistance of last resort to migrants awaiting decisions would prevent the Quebec government from offering a second bath a week to residents of CHSLDs. First, the Parti Québécois is an austerity party. In power in […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At Flotilla Protest Against Chalk River Nuclear Dump
Demonstration against the proposed nuclear waste dump project at a site one kilometre from the Ottawa River. If the project goes ahead, the portable water of thousands of Quebecers and Ontarians will be at risk of long-term contamination. Live from the flotilla in protest of the Chalk River Nuclear dump!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Sunday, […]
Alex Tyrrell, Quebec Greens Organize Information Night on Chalk River Nuclear Storage Dump Proposal
Alex Tyrrell and Quebec Greens organize information session about the proposed construction of a nuclear waste dump just 1km from the Ottawa River. The Green Party opposes the storage facility because the risk level is too high. Conference on the Chalk River nuclear dump project / Conférence sur le projet de dépotoir nucléaire de Chalk […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Compensation and Formal Apology to Child Soldier Omar Khadr
I strongly support the federal government’s decision to offer compensation and a formal apology to child soldier Omar Khadr. M. Khadr was tortured by the US government at the Guantanamo Bay for 10 years. During this period, the Harper government was complicit in his torture and refused to protect his human rights despite widespread criticism. […]
Canada 150: Alex Tyrrell Calls For Decolonization
As Canada marks 150 years since confederation there are still many problems with the country we call home. Canada is a colonial state built on unceded native land. Since the arrival of europeans in the 1500s our legacy towards the indigenous population has been shameful. We have stolen land. We have forcibly removed children from […]
Alex Tyrrell Endorses Environmental Activist Lisa Mintz For Montreal City Council
Very happy to announce my support for environmental activist Lisa Mintz who is running for the Projet Montreal nomination race in the Loyola district of NDG for city council! Lisa is the founder of a local environmental group named Sauvons La Falaise and has been very active in protecting green spaces on the island of Montreal. She […]
Alex Tyrrell Asks Philipe Couillard To Apologize For Linking Muslim Community To Terrorism
On Thursday, Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard made inappropriate comments towards the Muslim community following a tragic act of violence in which a Quebecker stabbed an American police officer in Michigan. Following the attack, Mr. Couillard stated that all Muslims have a responsibility to condemn and prevent terrorist acts. Every member of society has a responsibility […]
Alex Tyrrell Marks 4 Years of Quebec Green Leadership, Vows To Continue Hard Work
Four years ago today I launched my campaign for the leadership of the Green Party of Québec! In the months that followed, I set out to meet as many members of the party as possible at events, on the phone and online. The main themes of my campaign were to unite the party around progressive […]
Alex Tyrrell Receives Degree in Environmental Science From Concordia University
Alex Tyrrell received his B.Sc. in Environmental Science from Concordia University, a degree which he completed while simultaneously leading the Green Party of Quebec. While receiving the diploma he urged Concordia President to divest from fossil fuels. Great news! Tonight I received my diploma for a Bachelors of Environmental Science at Concordia University!Posted by Alex […]
Alex Tyrrell Opposes Development of Green Space in Pierrefonds, Presents at Public Consultations
Tonight I presented the Green Party of Quebec’s position against a mega real-estate project located on one of the island of Montreal’s largest green spaces in Pierrefonds Ouest. This project represents a major step backwards for the protection of natural spaces on the island of Montreal. To make matters worse, a large section of the […]
Alex Tyrrell Campaigns in Gouin By-Election
Thank you to all the voters in Gouin who voted for me in today’s by-election! We are very pleased with the results. We have shown that our party is growing and that we are a major force in Quebec politics. I would also like to congratulate Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, the new MNA for Gouin! His election […]
Alex Tyrrell Congratulates B.C. Greens On Election Wins
I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to Andrew Weaver, Leader of the BC Green Party and each and every Green Party candidate who ran in British Columbia’s provincial election! Greens were able to make exceptional gains by electing 3 members to the legislative assembly; Sonia Furstenau in Cowichan Valley, Adam Olsen in Stanch […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces Candidacy in Gouin By-Election
Saturday, April 29, 11:00, Beaubien metro, Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec (PVQ) will announce his candidacy in Gouin. At the age of 29, he has just completed a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences at Concordia University. Elected GPQ leader at the age of 25, he is well acquainted with the student […]
Alex Tyrrell Completes Environmental Science Degree at Concordia University
Very happy to announce that I have just completed my LAST EXAM for my B.Sc in Environmental Science at Concordia University! Pursuing this degree while simultaneously leading the Green Party of Quebec has been a challenging but interesting and unique experience. Studying Environmental Science has made me acutely aware of the environmental challenges we face, […]
Alex Tyrrell, Quebec Greens Oppose Malartic Gold Mine Expansion
The Parti Vert du Québec denounces the upcoming expansion of the Canadian Malartic gold mine, which is likely to generate 10 times more noise than the BAPE recommends. Here is an issue where Philippe Couillard’s Liberal government is putting the private interests of a large company ahead of those of its citizens! (photo credit: Daniel […]
PCB Spill: Alex Tyrrell Reveals Point-Claire Pressured Health Official To Minimize Risk Analysis
This week, I called into question the credibility of Montreal public health official Monique Beausoleil. Ms. Beausoleil is Pointe-Claire’s go to experts on the health impacts of the PCB spill. On March 15 2016, she released a statement: on behalf of the government that said that there was no « serious » health risks for local […]
Alex Tyrrell Discusses Rural Care With Local Healthcare Worker
Live with Gigi Vaillancourt to discuss the terrible state of the Quebec healthcare system in Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec where a shortage of staff and poor working conditions have made preserving rural health services a challenge for the local population. Live with Gigi Vaillancourt to discuss the terrible state of the Quebec healthcare system in Abitibi-Témiscamingue.Posted by Alex […]
Alex Tyrrell Debates Quebec Independence With Sovereignist Leader Sol Zanetti
It’s done! First debate on Quebec independence between me and Sol Zanetti, leader of Option Nationale at the CÉGEP de Rimouski! It was my first yes/no debate on Quebec independence and, to my great surprise, it was also Mr. Zanetti’s first time. It was therefore a historic moment! I sincerely believe that these yes/no debates […]
Alex Tyrrell Protests Animal Cruelty at for Profit Testing Facility
Animal rights demonstration in Baie-D’Urfé in the West Island of Montreal! The company in question, ITR tests animals of superior intelligence such as monkeys, pigs and dogs. In addition, several videos released earlier this week documented abusive behaviour on the part of employees. Very few people realize that animal testing, including for cosmetics, is still […]
Alex Tyrrell Goes Public About Arrests During Student Movement in Front Page Article
From The Concordian: “I got arrested one time for P6 on May 22, 2012,” Tyrrell said. “That was immediately after they passed the special law.” The Montreal P6 bylaw had been imposed by then-Mayor of Montreal Gérald Tremblay in 2012 to counter student protesting. “You had to provide your itinerary before protesting, otherwise it would […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out Against New Israeli Law Which Banns BDS Supporters From Entering Country
The so called « only democracy in the middle east » has just passed a law banning #BDS activists from entering the country: http://bit.ly/2mce8Gl The pre-condition for any healthy democracy is open and transparent debate. This travel ban is designed to oppress political expression. We will not be intimidated and will not give up the fight for Palestinian […]
Alex Tyrrell Meets With DG Of Saguenay Native Friendship Center
Excellent meeting with Gilles Routier, Interim Director of the Saguenay Native Friendship Centre! We discussed many issues, but more particularly the potential closure of the only off-reserve Aboriginal school in Quebec. This school offers a special program for Aboriginal students and parents, in order to maintain a significant link with their culture, traditions and community […]
PCB Spill: Environment minister commits to testing of residential properties
From The Montreal Gazette One year and five days after Quebec Environment Minister David Heurtel ordered the work be done, the report has landed on his desk. It contains the analysis of soil near a building in Pointe-Claire, which illegally stored polychlorinated biphenyls for at least 15 years. Tucked into the news release about the […]
Alex Tyrrell Meets With Environmental Groups in Saguenay Lac-Sain-Jean
Excellent meeting in Saguenay this morning with the various representatives and spokespersons of environmental groups from Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean along with Émilianne Lépine, Vincent J. Carbonneau and Nicholas Lescarbeau of the Green Party of Quebec. • Tommy Tremblay, Conseil régional de l’environnement et du développement durable du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean (CREDD) • Simon Gagné, EUREKO • Stéphane Fortin, […]
Global News: Alex Tyrrell Calls For Release Of PCB Spill Test Results
I will be on Global News Montreal this evening to discuss the Pointe-Claire PCB spill and to call on the minister of environment, David Hurtel to release the soil contamination report he received last week. For the moment, this report is being kept secret. The public and local residents have the right to know if […]
Alex Calls For Resignation Of Liberal MNA Gerry Sklavounos Over Sexual Harassment Allegations & Response
I call for the immediate resignation of Gerry Sklavounos who refuses to apologize for sexual harassment. This man represents rape culture in the National Assembly and he must go. I call for the immediate resignation of Gerry Sklavounos who refuses to apologize for sexual harassment. This man represents rape culture in the National Assembly and […]
PCB Spill: Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out For Residents
I was at Pointe-Claire municipal council last night to press the mayor for action on the 2013 PCB spill. Unfortunately, this mayor is affiliated with the Liberal Party of Québec and refuses to criticize the provincial government mismanagement and negligence with respect to cleaning up this toxic oil spill. Rean Sayegh, her 18 month old […]
Alex Tyrrell: Quebec’s mainstream politicians have helped fan flames of extremism
Last week, an act of terror at a Quebec City mosque awoke Canadians to the danger posed by an increasing number of ultra-nationalist, right-wing groups and individuals. How could a 27-year-old man obtain semi-automatic weapons and what would lead him to commit such a heinous act of terror against Quebec Muslims? While the mainstream media […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls Out Politicians For Using Mosque Shooting As Reason To Accelerate Discriminatory Bills
Québec’s National Assembly is back in session and the first order of business for the opposition parties (including Québec Solidaire) is banning religious symbols. The members of the National Assembly are completely disconnected from the priorities of the population who are fed up with never-ending debates about state enforced dress codes. The timing is particularly […]
Trudeau Backtracks On Electoral Reform, Alex Tyrrell Says “Never Trust A Liberal”
As Trudeau backtracks on his pledge to reform the electoral system citing what he calls a « lack of consensus » Québec’s six opposition parties have signed a joint statement in favour of mixed member proportional representation. As Trudeau backtracks on his pledge to reform the electoral system citing what he calls a « lack […]
Alex Tyrrell Says Trump & Trudeau Are One And The Same on Pipeline Policy
– Trump, Trudeau and the Keystone XL Pipeline – As many of you know, Donald Trump just signed an executive order to speedup approval and construction of the Keystone XL pipeline project. How should we react to this news? During the 2015 federal election campaign, Justin Trudeau made it clear that he is a strong […]
Alex Tyrrell Talks PCB Spill On Global News Montreal
I was on Global News this evening to comment on the ongoing PCB spill crisis in Pointe-Claire. One of the residents who was also interviewed for the segment says she is considering moving her family away from the site. Confidence in the provincial and municipal government’s handling of this toxic spill is at an all […]
Alex Tyrrell Slams PQ Leader For Saying Voting Green is Voting PQ
Contrary to the statements of the new leader of the PQ, a vote for the PQ is not a “green” vote. In fact, the opposite is true! Voting for the PQ is one of the best ways to make sure the Quebec environmental movement is margenilized. PQ MPs have no credibility when it comes to […]
Alex Tyrrell Welcomes Obama’s Decision To Commute Chelsea Manning’s Sentence
It is great to hear that Obama has finally, commuted Chelsea manning’s sentence who will now be released from military prison in five months, rather than having to serve the 28 years remaining in her sentence. Nevertheless, Edward Snowden is still being forced to live in Russia and Julian Assange remains detained in the Ecuadorian […]
Alex Tyrrell on Proportional Rep: Federal Parties Should Follow Quebec Lead on Pre Election Consensus Building
While the federal committee on electoral reform struggles to find consensus on what kind of democratic reform should be presented to Canadians, Quebec’s opposition parties are working together to come to a common proposition ahead of the next provincial election. In an unprecedented show of unity, representatives from the Green Party of Québec, Option Nationale, […]
Alex Tyrrell Signs Historic Agreement On Proportional Rep With Opposition MNAs
At Quebec’s National Assembly, Alex Tyrrell signed an agreement with representatives of the Coalition Avenir Québec, the Parti Québecois, Québec Solidaire and Option Nationale regarding implementing proportional representation. The six basic principles of the joint declaration signed by the parties state that a new voting system should: – Reflect the popular vote as much as […]
Green Party of Quebec Doubles Support in Provincial By-Elections
Tonight, the Green Party of Quebec increased our share of the vote in all four provincial by-elections! We DOUBLED our score in Arthabaska and Verdun! In Saint-Jérôme we received 2% of the vote despite not having a candidate there in 2014. In Marie-Victorin we significantly increased our share of the vote! In all ridings, we […]
Alex Tyrrell Meets With Fellow Provincial Green Leaders in Calgary
I had some excellent conversations with my fellow Provincial Green Party leaders this weekend in Calgary! From left to right in this picture we have Peter Bevan-Baker from PEI, myself from Quebec, Mike Schreiner from Ontario, Janet Keeping from Alberta, Shawn Setyo from Saskatchewan and James Beddome from Manitoba in the front. The real strength of the Canadian Green Movement lies […]
BDS Debate: Alex Tyrrell Declares Victory, Says “Compromise” Equates To BDS Without Acronym
Great news from the Green Party of Canada’s special #BDS convention in Calgary, Alberta! The BDS policy was upheld by a super majority of almost 85%. Congratulations to Dimitri Lascaris, Lisa Barrett and all of the progressive members of the federal Green Party that stood up for human rights by presenting this resolution that has shattered the pro-Israel consensus in […]
Trans Mountain: Alex Tyrrell Slams Trudeau Over Threat Of Police, Military Intervention
The federal Minister of Natural Resources, Jim Carr, says just announced that he is ready to deploy the police AND the military in order to crush anti #TransMountain pipeline protests. What’s next? Justin Trudeau taking selfies with Riot police? Is he going to wear the uniform? More info: http://bit.ly/2gR64sC The federal Minister of Natural Resources, Jim Carr, says […]
Alex Tyrrell Says Federal Greens Should Do More To Fight Racism Within Ranks
I have arrived in Calgary, Alberta ahead of the Green Party of Canada’s « special general meeting » that was called specifically to overturn the BDS resolution that was voted in by the membership at the party’s by-annual convention last August in Ottawa. The past few months have been a time of vigorous debate within […]
Alex Tyrrell Endorses Valerie Plante in Projet Montreal Leadership Race
Today I am announcing my support for Valérie Plante in the Project Montreal leadership race! Although I am not a member of her party, I have met with and had the chance to discuss many issues with Ms Plante. She is determined to take action on big projects for the metropolis such as massive investments […]
Alex Tyrrell Protests Kinder Morgan Approval at Trudeau’s MP Office, Says PM Has Lost All Credibility on Environment
The Trudeau government has just lost all credibility on the environment by supporting the #TransMountain pipeline, the tar sands and the Harper government’s extractivist policies. Fighting climate change is incompatible with continued tar sands extraction. I will be outside Justin Trudeau’s Montréal office bright and early Wednesday morning to protest the Liberal government’s endorsement of […]
Alex Tyrrell, Naomi Klein, Chomsky, Ellen Gabriel Call on Green Party to Support BDS
The following open letter was sent to the Green Party of Canada today, urging the party to maintain its support for the limited form of BDS which was adopted at a convention this summer. Greens will revisit that motion at a special general meeting in Calgary next weekend, following opposition to the party’s position from leader […]
Alex Tyrrell, Green Candidates Campaign in 4 Upcoming By-Elections
Visit to the Gaudreau recycling center in Victoriaville this morning for the Arthabaska by-election. This plant differs from the others in that they accept and process #6 and #7 plastics and promote the local resale of recycled materials in order to reduce carbon emissions from transportation. Thank you to Operations Director Nicolas Gaudreau for this […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At Canadian Muslim Form Banquet
Alex Tyrrell speaks at the annual Canadian Muslim Forum banquet. He comments on Islamophobia, the Canada writes anti Islamophobia petition to the House of Commons and more.
Alex Tyrrell Comments on 2016 Trump Election: Bernie Would Have Won
While the progressive community struggles to come to terms with the results of the US election, it is important to keep in mind what got us into this mess in the first place; the moderates. In the primary campaign, Bernie Sanders laid out a progressive platform that called for substantial change. This platform had the […]
PCB Spill: Alex Tyrrell Asks Why Pointe-Claire Hired Legal Firm To Oppose Access To Information Request
At this evening’s council meeting, Alex Tyrrell asked mayor Morris Trudeau why the city has hired a law firm to oppose a key access to information request made by this group. The access to information request in question covers all correspondance between City of Pointe-Claire officials and the provincial government with respect to the PCB spill […]
Green Party of Quebec Announces Formal Support For BDS
As part of the great debate currently taking place in Canada’s Green movement on the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) campaign against Israel’s occupation, denouncing the illegal treatment of the Palestinian People, the Provincial Council of the Green Party of Québec formally expresses its support for the BDS movement. This international campaign has called for various […]
Alex Tyrrell Protests Rape Culture, Denounces Toxic Masculinity in Political Establishment
As many of you know, last week the Québec political scene was turned upside down by revelations that a Liberal member of the National Assembly, Gerry Sklavounos, has been accused of sexually assaulting a young woman. Although the accusations have yet to be proven in court, this case, is a clear demonstration of the toxic […]
Alex Tyrrell Denounces Bill That Would Allow Fossil Fuel Companies To Expropriate Land
Excellent evening of information on the Quebec Hydrocarbon Bill in Sorel-Tracy tonight! Bill 106 presented to the National Assembly would, if passed, allow oil companies to expropriate property owners, do hydraulic fracturing in urban and agricultural areas, enter on land without authorization, ignore municipal objections, etc. By introducing this bill, the Couillard government is laying […]
Alex Tyrrell Publishes Eulogy For Environmental Leader Jean Léger
Last night, we learned of the death of a major figure in the Quebec environmental movement, Mr. Jean Léger. Jean was devoted to the protection of the environment, and was an active campaigner for the rights of First Nations and the Palestinian people. He was a source of inspiration for many environmentalists and for myself. […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Muskrat Falls Hydro Dam Protests in Newfoundland and Labrador
PHOTO : CBC/KATIE BREEN It is time for all Canadians to take a clear stand against environmental racism and to ensure that indigenous populations are not submitted to mercury poisoning. We are all responsible for the arrests, injunction and police brutality being unleashed against the peaceful land protectors who are on site. In solidarity, Alex Tyrrell Leader […]
Alex Tyrrell Rejects Electoral Pact With PQ, Calls On Lisée To Endorse Greens Instead
Since Jean-François Lisée declared that he was ready to form an electoral alliance with the Green Party of Quebec, several people have asked me to comment on his positions on Quebec’s ecological issues. While it is a good thing that he is now speaking out against hydraulic fracturing on Anticosti Island, we have serious doubts […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For More Doctors, Rural Health Services
Last stop on my tour of Abitibi-Témiscamingue and the Laurentians; a stop at the Residences Stephen Jake Beaven in Montcalm Quebec where a coalition of local residents built and paid for a fully functional medical clinic only to be told, after the construction was complete, that the provincial government would not be sending them a […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits Canadian Malartic Open Pit Gold Mine, Supports Residents
Visit to the Canadian Malartic gold mine in Québec’s Abitibi East region where local residents are in court to have their health and rights respected. This open pit mine, one of the biggest in the country, has generated billions of dollars of profits for the private sector but has never paid a cent of income […]
Alex Tyrrell Meets With Anishinaabe Activist Shannon Chief
Excellent meeting with Shannon Chief from the Anishinaabe Nation! Shannon is deeply involved with the struggle to preserve her nation’s traditional way of life. She believes that the best way to protect the land is through teaching about language, culture and environmental stewardship. It was a great to get the perspective of an Anishinaabe woman […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Protest in Support of Health Care Workers in La Sarre, Quebec
Alex Tyrrell attends a protest in the northern community of La Sarre, Quebec to support healthcare workers and to oppose the new opti-lab program which will abolish the local analysis of medical samples. Philippe Couillard et son ministre de santé Gaétan Barrette sont sur place à la manif contre les coupures en santé!Posted by Alex […]
Alex Tyrrell Reiterates Green Party Opposition To Rare Earth Mine in Témiscaming, Québec
This afternoon, Jessica Wells and I stopped by the Matamec Mining Corporation office in Témiscaming Québec to reiterate the Green Party of Québec’s opposition to their controversial rare earth mining project near Lake Kipawa. The project that Matamec is proposing involves using over 160k litres of water per hour, 365 days per year as well as massive […]
BDS Debate: Alex Tyrell, Dimitri Lascaris Speak At Town Hall in North Bay, Ontario
Thank you to everyone who came out for a great discussion at the North Bay #BDS Town Hall with Dimitri Lascaris last night! It was an excellent experience to hear from the people of Northern Ontario on this and other important issues such as the Energy East pipeline. I am now heading to Temiscaming, Qc to protest the Matamec […]
Alex Tyrrell Protests Environment Ministers Meeting, Says Environmental Movement Needs To Speak Up
This afternoon I participated in the event ” Welcoming Committee for the Meeting of Environment Ministers”. While we were outside the building chanting slogans and listening to the speeches of the big environmental groups, the environment ministers walked into the building and criticized the imposition of a mini carbon tax that the federal government may […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At BDS Town Hall With Dimitri Lascaris, Grace Batchoun and Rami Yahia at Concordia
Last month, the Green Party of Canada adopted a position in favour of BDS. On September 29th join us for an evening of conversation on BDS, what it is, why it’s important and what we can do to ensure that the Green Party of Canada’s position is not overturned in December. Speakers include Dimitri Lascaris, Grace Batchoun, Rami […]
Alex Tyrrell Presents Green Party Position on REM Transit Project, Denounces Privatization
Coverage of the Green Party of Quebec’s position on the REM in Le Devoir “Alex Tyrrell, the leader of the Green Party of Quebec, saw this project as an election ploy, two years before the 2018 election. ” They want the construction to be completed before the next election,” he said. We won’t get the […]
Alex Tyrrell Slams Justin Trudeau Over B.C. LNG Approval
The Trudeau Liberals have just approved a plan to export massive amounts of liquified natural gas (LNG), obtained through fracking, to Asian markets. The controversial Petronas #LNG project is incompatible with Canada’s obligations under the Paris accord and will ensure the continuation of hydraulic fracturing and increasing GHG emissions for decades. When it comes to the environment, […]
Alex Tyrrell Protests Government Complacency in Rising Aviation Industry Emissions
This morning I took part in a protest and press conference organized by the People’s Coalition for Responsible Civil Aviation. At a time when the speed of climate change is ever increasing it is not acceptable that governments around the world continue to systematically exclude aviation emissions from carbon reduction targets. Here in Canada, countless […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Court Proceedings To Save Technoparc Wetlands
I am in Quebec superior court today in support of the Green Coalition and the Sierra Club Quebec’s injunction request to protect the “Technoparc” wetland; a habitat critical to the survival of several endangered species of birds. In this case, the government of Quebec, the city of Montreal and the federal authorities have not fulfilled […]
Alex Tyrrell Reflects On First Three Years of Quebec Green Leadership
Today marks three years since I was first elected as the leader of the Green Party of Québec! I would like to begin by offering a sincere thank you to each and every person who has helped the organization progress over the last few years. Throughout this period, the Green Party of Québec has made […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At Protest To Liberate Concordia Prof Homa Hoodfar From Iranian Prison
Thank you to everyone who came out this afternoon to call for the release of Concordia professor Homa Hoodfar. As an academic community we have a responsibility to stand up for our incarcerated peers and to vigorously defend academic freedom around the world. Make no mistake; Dr Hoodfar’s life is on the line. She has […]
BDS Debate: Alex Tyrrell Responds To Elizabeth May’s Criticism Of GPQ Governance
Since Ricochet Media published some of Elizabeth May’s leaked emails last week, several people have asked me to comment on the particular quote where she incorrectly states that I “without regard to the Quebec green constitution, removed elected members.” Although I have already made the following facts clear to both Elizabeth May and her senior […]
BDS Debate: Leaked Emails Reveal Elizabeth May Ordered Federal Boycott of Quebec Green Party
As many of you know, this morning leaked emails obtained by Ricochet Media revealed that, behind closed doors, federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May has been advocating for a boycott of the Green Party of Quebec. She has taken this position because we are the furthest left wing Green Party in the country and the […]
BDS Debate: Alex Tyrrell Says Green Party Membership is More Progressive Than The Leadership
Excellent coverage of my opinion on Elizabeth May’s purge of federal shadow cabinet members who support BDS. “According to Tyrrell the party is far more left-wing than its current leadership and needs to shift away from the centre and modernize to reflect it, starting with a hard look at the results of last election where […]
Alex Tyrrell Signs Open Letter on BDS: “Green party values oblige us to stand with the oppressed.”
Green Party members across the country will continue our push for BDS leading up the the federal convention in Calgary. I am happy to have signed this letter along with 14 former Green Party of Canada candidates, two members of the federal Green Party shadow cabinet and two delegates on the Boat to Gaza. Andrew […]
Alex Tyrrell Presents Candidate in Saint-Jérôme By-Election
Tomorrow in Saint-Jérôme I will present the Green Party of Quebec’s candidate in the by-election that will be called in a few weeks 🙂 Émilianne Lépine is a young environmental activist who lives in the city of Saint-Jérôme. She entered politics for the first time at the age of 19, with the Green Party of […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Protection of Wetlands At Saint-Laurent Council Meeting
Just returned from the Saint-Laurent municipal council meeting where several environmental groups including the Sierra Club and the Green Coalition gathered to ask questions and pressure Mayor Alain Desousa to protect the TechnoPark wetland, home to several endangered species. In early August, Elizabeth May and I called on the federal minister of the environment Catherine […]
Alex Tyrrell’s Position on Energy East Featured on Front Page of The Concordian
“The NEB is supposed to be impartial and issue recommendations in the public interest,” said Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec and Environmental Sciences student at Concordia. He said many residents believe the NEB cannot continue with hearings for TransCanada because it has become clear that at least two of the three […]
Alex Tyrrell Declares Solidarity With Standing Rock Water Protectors
Pipeline companies have no respect for indigenous peoples, their lands or sacred burial sites. By attacking members of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe the oil industry will only galvanise opposition to these highly polluting and environmentally unsustainable colonial pipeline projects. Alex Tyrrell Leader of the Green Party of Québec Pipeline companies have no respect for […]
Alex Tyrrell Debates Energy East Pipeline With Industry Rep on CBC
Alex Tyrrell debates the Trans Canada Energy East Pipeline project with a representative of a pro industry group on CBC Radio Daybreak Montreal. The project will lead to increased tar sands exploitation, GHG emissions and will make our economy even more dependant on fossil fuels. Solidarity with the protestors!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Monday, August 29, […]
Alex Tyrrell: Elizabeth May is Wrong on BDS
On Aug. 7 in Ottawa, delegates at the Green Party of Canada’s federal convention voted overwhelmingly to endorse boycott, divestment and sanctions against the sectors of the Israeli economy that benefit from the occupation of Palestinian territories. The result of this pristine exercise in grassroots democracy did not sit well with party leader Elizabeth May, […]
Alex Tyrrell Slams Francois Legault For Proposed Burkini Ban
The CAQ is rebelling against swimsuits that Francois Legault considers too conservative. It should be noted that only 25% of the members of his party are women. I predict that Legault, like Marois, Duceppe and Harper, will sooner or later realize that such divisive tactics do not work outside of trash radio. Islamophobia and political […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls Justin Trudeau Hypocrite For Marching in Pride While Arming Saudi Arabia
Justin Trudeau can attend as many #GayPride events as he likes but the fact of the matter is that his government continues to supply Canadian made weapons to the Saudi Arabian government despite the fact that they continue to stone members of the LGBTQ+ community to death. Source: http://wapo.st/1ZLAP1n Justin Trudeau can attend as many #GayPride events as […]
Alex Tyrrell Highlights Positive Coverage of Green Party BDS Endorsement in a Series of Posts
Alex Tyrrell highlights positive coverage of the Green Party of Canada’s 2016 endorsement of Boycott divestment and sanctions against the state of Israel over the mistreatment of the Palestinian people and the killings of innocent civilians and children. "The struggle for BDS within Canada's Green Party has been a difficult one, and it is far […]
Alex Tyrrell Says Elizabeth May’s Position on BDS Has Changed Since Vote
Well, Elizabeth May is taking a week off to consider resigning as leader of the Green Party of Canada. I would like to take this opportunity to wish her well. In my opinion, the most concerning part of this whole thing is the speed at which both her rhetoric and version of events has been […]
Alex Tyrrell, Elizabeth May Call For Protection of Technoparc Wetland
This morning, I announced that the Green Party of Quebec supports Elizabeth May’s call for federal government intervention to protect the endangered species in proximity to the Saint-Laurent Technoparc. In this case, as well as the case of the chorus frog in La Prairie and the Belugas of the Saint-Lawrence, the Couillard government has failed […]
Alex Tyrrell Voices Disagreement With Andrew Weaver’s Criticism of BDS
I completely disagree with this statement my colleague Andrew Weaver, leader of the BC Green Party. The BDS campaign is entirely consistant with Green values of peace, diplomacy and non violence. It is reasonable to impose sanctions on a government that has been killing thousands of civilians in the occupied territories. The position taken by […]
Alex Tyrrell Applauds Endorsement of BDS by Federal Green Party Membership
Green Party of Canada delegates have just voted to endorse Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against the Israeli government at the federal convention in Ottawa! Congratulations to all the party members, who worked hard to advocate for human rights in the face of harsh criticism, intimidation and smear campaigns carried out by the Israel lobby. […]
Alex Tyrrell, Elizabeth May Call For Liberation of Homa Hoodfar
The Green Party of Canada and Green Party of Québec are calling for the release of Canadian-Iranian citizen and Concordia University Professor Dr. Homa Hoodfar, who was detained by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards while conducting historical research into the involvement of women in the country’s democratic institutions on June 6. Dr Hoodfar’s family members and human […]
Alex Tyrrell Participates in #BlackLivesMatterProtest
Protestors chanted « Hands Up. Dont Shoot. » in a Montreal Black Lives Matter protest. Over the years the city has been rattled with incidents of police using excessive force and killing black men. Things must change and everyone needs to speak out against these profound injustices. Hands up! Don't shoot! #BlackLivesMatter #ManifencoursPosted by Alex […]
Alex Tyrrell Questions Safety of Increasing Speed Limits For Oil Trains
Hundreds of oil filled train cars and thousands of merchandise cars speed through the West Island every week. These trains run in close proximity to homes, businesses and intersections. The federal government has cut back on railway safety and is now increasing the speed limit on the tracks that run through the west island. It’s […]
Alex Tyrrell Takes Part in Protest To Recognize Off Reserve Indigenous People
This morning I am in Gatineau/Ottawa to support off-reserve Aboriginal people who will deliver an important message to the Governor General and the Queen. The Daniels decision of the Supreme Court has just forced governments to recognize the status of off-reserve indigenous people. Despite the defeat of the Harper government, there is still a lot […]
Alex Tyrrell Addresses Transport Minister Marc Garneau at Climate Change Town Hall
Last night I participated in federal transport minister Mark Garneau’s “Climate Change Town Hall”. Throughout the event, the minister repeatedly spoke in favour of individual actions rather than systemic change and substantial federal government intervention to fight climate change. During my turn at the microphone, I refused to answer his question about how Canadians and […]
Alex Tyrrell On Cultural Genocide: “Our History Books Still Dont Mention Residential Schools”
How can we claim that the cultural genocide is over? To this day our high school history courses barely mention residential schools. It also fails to implement even the most basic recommendations of the truth and reconciliation commission. The provincial government needs to go back to the drawing board with their new ciriculum. It’s 2016. […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Liberal MP Marc Miller’s Climate Change Town Hall
Just returned from federal Liberal MP Marc Miller’s climate change “town hall” event at Concordia. Although it is nice to see that the federal government is maintaining a dialogue with the environmental movement in the first year of their mandate, it is worth noting that they have not committed to a single substantial environmental policy […]
Alex Tyrrell on Elbowgate: Political Violence Exists in Canada far Beyond the House of Commons
Justin Trudeau’s “Elbowgate” In my opinion, both Trudeau and Mulcair acted inappropriately and should learn from this incident. The tensions between the two men and their political parties are in no way reflected within canadian society. Their conflicts are personal, partizan and have embarrassed a great deal of Canadians. While the NDP and Conservatives are […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Protest To Save l’Anse à l’Orme Forest
I will be attending this protest later today to demonstrate the Green Party of Quebec’s opposition to the destruction of l’Anse a l’Orme. With so few remaining green spaces left on the island of Montreal we simply cannot afford to let the Coderre administration go forward with this project! Manifestation étudiante devant l'hotel de la […]
Alex Tyrrell Marches With #BlackLivesMatter in Montreal North Following Police Killing
Excellent demonstration against police brutality in Montreal North last night. The death of Jean Pierre Bony, who was shot and killed by the SPVM while fleeing the police and was unarmed, should not go unnoticed. The SQ investigation is neither independent nor credible. The Green Party of Quebec reiterates its support for the establishment of […]
There is still no timeline for the PCB cleanup. “Don’t tell me to sit down”
Three years after the massive PCB spill at 86 Hymus there is still no clear timeline for soil decontamination and the concerns of local residents have been dismissed. There is still no timeline for the PCB cleanup. "Don’t tell me to sit down"Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Excellente couverture de la manif […]
Chicoutimi By-Election: Alex Tyrrell Takes Position Against Bauxite Dump Proposed by Rio Tinto Alcan
Excellent article on my campaign in Chicoutimi. The Green Party of Quebec is opposed to the expansion of the aluminum dump site. Rio Tinto should recycle or reuse the waste rather than destroying one of the last forests in the city to make way for their dump site. Excellent article sur ma campagne dans Chicoutimi. […]
Alex Tyrrell Campaigns in Chicoutimi, Calls For Free Transit
“The leader of the Green Party of Quebec and candidate in Chicoutimi, Alex Tyrrell, met with the press Monday morning to propose an increase in funding for the Société de transport du Saguenay (STS) in order to make the service free. Mr. Tyrrell wants to inject $25 million into the STS by drawing the money […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces His Candidacy in Chicoutimi By-Election
This morning I am in Chicoutimi, Saguenay to announce that I will be the Green Party of Quebec’s candidate in the April 11 by-election. I am embarking on this campaign in order to hear what the citizens of the region have to say, to present our party’s eco-socialist platform and to prepare the ground for […]
Alex Tyrrell Reacts To Arrest of Former Pro Fracking Deputy Premier Natalie Normandeau
For too long the corrupt members of Jean Charest’s team have abused our democratic system. Let us remember that Ms. Normandeau was one of the biggest supporters of the shale gas industry and that since leaving active politics she has been spreading neo-liberal propaganda on RadioX. Arresting them is one thing, sending them to jail […]
Alex Tyrrell Says Quebec Greens Share More Ideology With US Greens Than With Green Party of Canada
Jill Stein and the Green Party of the United States should not be overlooked. They are running a strong issue based socialist campaign. The Green Party of Québec’s eco-socialist program has far more common with the Green Party of the United States than we do with our own far more moderate federal Green Party in […]
Alex Tyrrell, Activists, Cordon Off Site of PCB Spill in Protest of Government Inaction
Excellent coverage in the of the direct-action we caried out this morning at the site of the PCB spill in Pointe-Claire! Thank you to Peter Varga of the Montreal Gazette! Excellent coverage in the of the direct-action we caried out this morning at the site of the PCB spill in Pointe-Claire! Thank you to Peter Varga of […]
Alex Tyrrell Commends South Portland Residents Who Blocked Tar Sands Pipeline
Thank you to the residents of South Portland who have shown extraordinary leadership in the fight against the oil sands! Solidarity Comrades! “The project is uncertain, since the municipality of South Portland, where the pipeline ends, passed a bylaw last year that prohibits the export of crude oil from its territory because of the risks […]
Alex Tyrrell Slams Jean Charest For Unethical Lobbying For Trans Canada Pipeline
Lobbying the federal government on behalf of TransCanada is an unethical act. Using your status as a former Quebec premier to get TransCanada a meeting with the federal government is reprehensible.Conducting these efforts without being registered is illegal. Jean Charest is accused of all of this and it comes as no surprise to those of […]
Alex Tyrrell Says Pointe-Claire Is In « Crisis Mode » Following PCB Spill Revelations
Last night, I attended the Pointe-Claire municipal council meeting to follow up on the most recent developments in the PCB spill and contamination at 86 Hymus Boulevard. Mayor Morris Trudeau was on vacation and therefore absent. His replacement, Paul Bissonnette began the meeting by reading off a prepared statement reaffirming the city of Pointe-Claire’s explicit […]
Alex Tyrrell Profiled in Front Page Article of The Concordian
Very happy to be featured on the cover of this week’s issue of The Concordian! Attending Concordia while leading the Green Party of Quebec continues to be an excellent experience. Thank you to Savanna Craig for writing this article. Here is the full text: http://bit.ly/1oMiAvT Very happy to be featured on the cover of this week's issue of […]
Alex Tyrrell Talks Plastic Bag Ban on CBC Montreal
Here is CBC’s article about the the Green Party of Québec’s position on Montreal’s plastic bag ban. The ban is a step in the right direction but does not go far enough! The City of Montreal’s plan to ban the distribution of single-use plastic bags as of Jan. 1, 2018, may seem perfectly in tune […]
Alex Tyrrell Reacts Positively To Cancelation of LNG Plant in Bécancour, Qc
– Good News – The Bécancour natural gas liquefaction and export project has just been abandoned! Quebec has no need for new oil infrastructure. The Bécancour plant would have increased our dependence on the oil industry and I am very, very happy to learn that the Stolt LNGaz project will not go ahead! Alex Tyrrell […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For More Diversity in Montreal Fire Department
Wow. Who would have thought that out of 2400 Montréal firefighters only 9 are black. Clearly, there is allot of work to be done in terms of breaking down racial barriers both within the fire service and in the City of Montréal’s hiring practices. There are also very few women who work as fire fighters. […]
Alex Tyrrell Talks Pipelines, Quebec Environmental Issues in The Concordian
Tyrrell spoke of the progress that has recently been made towards the climate—locally and globally—with some Quebec politicians moving towards environmental change. For example, Tyrrell said Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard hasspoken out against hydraulic fracturing on Anticosti Island, which is located in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence. Recently Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre, along with other mayors […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Presentation by Mi’kMaq Anti Fracking Activists
Excellent presentation at Concordia this evening by members of the Elsipogtog Mi’kMaq first nation. In 2013 members of the Mi’kMaq nation successfully put an end to hydraulic fracturing in New Brunswick after months of direct action, roadblocks and pressure tactics. They were brutalized by members of the RCMP on several occasions. Pregnant women were arrested, […]
Alex Tyrrell Slams Sask Premier Brad Wall Over Request For More Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Sign of the times.. Today Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall officially begun aggressively advocating for a multi billion dollar FEDERAL BAILOUT of the fossil fuel industry. Not only does the oil industry already receive billions of dollars every year in taxpayer subsidies but it is becoming increasingly clear that the tar sands are NOT economically viable […]
Alex Tyrrell Disagrees With Mulcair That Niqab Debate Is To Blame For NDP Shortcomings
I am in complete disagreement with Thomas Mulcair’s assertion that the niqab is to blame for the failure of the NDP to resonate with Québec voters in the most recent federal election. The fact of the matter is, Justin Trudeau’s liberals had the exact same position as Mulcair and won 40 of the 78 seats […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks On Anti-Pipeline Panel At Concordia University
“Tyrrell, who has been in charge of the Green Party since September 2013, described how the Party itself brings issues to the spotlight which would otherwise be ignored by Quebec’s mainstream political parties and media. Under his leadership, Tyrrell says the Greens have “transformed into an eco-socialist party,” and attempted to advocate for free public transit, […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls on Province to Do More To Combat Human Trafficking
With regard to the young women who disappeared from the Laval youth centre and beyond the current police operation, the Green Party of Quebec is calling on the Couillard government to fight for the protection of young women, to reinstate sex education classes in our schools, and to develop a concrete plan to fight human […]
Alex Tyrrell Questions Mayor on Inadequate PCB Spill Response
Last night I participated in the Pointe-Claire municipal council meeting in order ask mayor Morris Trudeau about why the city of Pointe-Claire has consistently refused to criticize the grossly inadequate response of the provincial government to the massive PCB spill on Hymus Boulevard between Sources and Saint-John’s that occurred in early 2013. The Mayor’s response […]
Alex Tyrrell Urges Pierrefonds-Roxboro Mayor To Save Green Space
Just returned from the Pierrefonds-Roxboro municipal council meeting where members of Sauvons l’Anse-à-l’Orme, the Green Coalition and the Sierra club Québec presented the city with over 9700 signatures of people who oppose the development of l’Anse-à-l’Orme. Anse-à-l’Orme represents a major section of the remaining green space on the island of Montreal. The city is planning […]
Alex Tyrrell Talks Popelines, Austerity Measures and PCB Spill on CKUT 90.3 FM With Ryan Young
This morning I was on Ecolibrium, CKUT Montreal for a feature interview with host Ryan N. Young. We discussed a number of issues including the Energy East pipeline, austerity measures, the PCB spill in Pointe-Claire as well recent developments in provincial and federal politics. The link to the broadcast is below. My part starts at 5:00 http://bit.ly/1S9F2Mh Feature […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Gun Control, Better Mental Health Services Following School Shooting in La Loche, Saskatchewan
As someone who was present during the 2006 school shooting at Dawson College that killed one of my fellow students and shot 11 others, every single school shooting that has occurred since then leads me to think back to that unfortunate and preventable event that occurred during my second year of CEGEP. The shooting that […]
Alex Tyrrell Commends Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre For Opposing Energy East Pipeline
Today I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to the Mayor of Montreal and all the municipal politicians that have announced their opposition to the Energy East pipeline. The Green Party of Quebec reiterates our position in favour of increasing the legislative power of municipalities. Cities and town should be able to refuse economic […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls Ministry of Environment “Incompetent” Over Mishandling of PCB Spill
PCB spill in Point-Claire Today we learned that the Journal de Montréal conducted soil tests on the lots surrounding the site of the spill. These tests revealed dangerous PCB levels in the soil. For almost 15 years, the government of Québec, the West Island members of the national assembly, the ministry of the environment as […]
Alex Tyrrell Opposes Development of Green Space in Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue
Just returned from the Sainte-Anne-De-Bellevue municipal council meeting along with members of the Green Coalition. The city is considering developing a large section of green space in the north of the city. Let’s hope they decide to do the right thing and side with conservation of the land rather than giving in to the interests […]
Alex Tyrrell Opposes Closure of English Schools in Montreal
Today I wrote an open letter to the Lester B. Pearson School Board commissioners asking them to reconsider their decision to close schools in Verdun LaSalle, Pierrefonds and Lachine. Please show your support by liking the Facebook page of Save Lakeside, a community group dedicated to opposing the closure of Lakeside High School in Lachine. At […]
Alex Tyrrell Questions Effectiveness of Carbonneau Commission on Corruption
We are currently going through a dark period in Quebec politics. Indeed, several years have passed since the Charbonneau commission on collusion in the construction industry began, and unfortunately, very few contractors and politicians have been held accountable for their fraudulent actions. The Radio-Canada program Enquête broadcast tonight calls into question the integrity of commissioner […]
Alex Tyrrell Condemns Police Violence, Use of Firearm at Anti-Austerity Demonstration in Montreal
Photo by Willie Wilson This morning, I was very saddened to learn that during last Friday’s demonstration, undercover Montreal Police officers wearing masks and civilian clothing threatened demonstrators by pulling out a firearm. I am also touched by the fact that one of these officers savagely attacked student Katie Nelson on the same date. The […]
Alex Tyrrell Condemns Shipment of Tar Sands Oil on Saint-Lawrence
Oil from the tar sands will be on the St. Lawrence River this weekend. Enbridge will use a quarter kilometre long ship to transport it. The water is not deep enough in the area in question, so this vessel will not be able to fill to capacity and could hit the ground. As environmentalists, we […]
Alex Tyrrell Reiterates Call For Independent Investigation Unit Following Police Killing
The death of Matthieu Lévesque raises many questions about our mental health system and the use of lethal force by police officers. According to Matthieu’s mother, the police waited “a quarter of a second” before opening fire on the young man who was armed with a knife. The case is reminiscent of the case of […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Arrival Of Syrian Refugees
Here is my text on the position of the Green Party of Quebec regarding the arrival of Syrian refuges, the war against the Islamic state and the radicalization of marginalized people. Today, the Green Party of Quebec expresses its support for the arrival of Syrian refugees in Quebec and reiterates its opposition to Canada’s military […]
Alex Tyrrell Slams Provincial, Federal Governments For Inaction at Paris Climate Summit
Right now at the climate summit in Paris, the new federal minister of the environment representing Canadians is vocally opposed to any kind of legally binding climate treaty. She has no figures to offer on our domestic reduction targets, and is unwilling to restrict the growth of the Alberta tar sands. Justin Trudeau has already […]
Second Death on Hydroelectric Dam Construction Site: Alex Tyrrell Calls For More Workplace Safety Inspectors
Since 2010, two workers have died on the La Romaine construction site in similar circumstances. The Government of Québec must act quickly to improve the number and availability of CSST inspectors on construction sites. Hydro Québec must respect the regulations and stop putting workers’ lives in danger to save money. Depuis 2010, deux travailleurs sont […]
Alex Tyrrell, Quebec Greens Launch Petition Against Wastewater Dumping
The city of Montreal is preparing to discharge a huge amount of wastewater into the St. Lawrence River and this practice remains the year-round standard for nearly 100 Quebec municipalities. Sign the petition to put an end to the dumping of sewage into all Quebec waterways! – SVP Partager -La ville de Montréal s'apprête à […]
Alex Tyrrell Campaigns With Candidates in Laval, Montreal By-Elections
Excellent evening debate this evening in Saint-Henri-Saint-Anne for the November 9 by-election. I am very proud of our candidate, Jiab Zuo, who defended the party’s platform with conviction. Discussions focused on social housing, environmental issues and the Liberal Party’s austerity measures. Ironically, the QLP and CAQ candidates did not participate in this democratic exercise. Excellente […]
Alex Tyrrell Gives Keynote Address At Concordia Conference on Globalization, Sustainability & Social Action
Here is a video of my keynote speech at the joint Concordia University (Montreal) and Siena College (New-York State) conference on globalization. My presentation focused on Eco-Socialism and how I have pursued party politics from a left wing youth perspective. The speech focuses on the interactions between social movements and sustainability, the 2012 Québec student […]
Alex Tyrrell Comments On Indonesia Fires, Palm Oil Industry, Global Trade
Right now in Indonesia, fires that were intentionally set to quickly and cheaply clear land for palm oil and paper exports are burning out of control. As much as 1/3 of the global habitat for Orangutans is under threat. The fires have created a thick haze across Malaysia and Singapore and may be linked to […]
Alex Tyrrell Reiterates Call For Independent Investigations of Police Following Recent Revelations
Following allegations of sexual assault against Aboriginal women by SQ police officers, the Green Party of Quebec reiterates its call for the establishment of an independent investigation unit on the work of police officers. SPVM police officers have no credibility to investigate their Sûreté du Québec colleagues. Public Safety Minister Lise Thériault must act quickly. […]
Alex Tyrrell Denounces Cutting Of Trees in Montreal Eco-Territory
In my Montréal neighbourhood of NDG, the Ministry of Transport is cutting trees in the “protected” eco-territory of the Saint-Jacques Escarpment. The Saint-Jacques Escarpment is a critical habitat for migratory birds as well as the Brown Snake; a species at risk of being classified as “endangered” or “vulnerable” according to the provincial Ministry of Forests, […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces Kim Raymond, Jiab Zuo To Run For Greens in By-Elections
It is with great pride that I announce the candidacies of Jiab Zuo and Kim Raymond for the November 9th by-elections in Saint-Henri-Sainte-Anne and Fabre! These two candidates are running in politics for the first time with the Green Party of Quebec in order to have a positive impact on their communities. They have my […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Increased Government Support of Media Following Closures
Very sad to hear that both the Westmount Examiner and the West Island Chronicle are being shut down by Transcontenental Media. We are now left with even less local coverage. In the age of modern media, we need strong public support for outlets such as the CBC and Radio-Canada. Professional reporting of local events is […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Tenth Annual Vigil For Public Inquiry on Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women
I am at the tenth annual vigil to demand that the federal government hold a public inquiry into the missing and murdered aboriginal women. Ten years of vigils, marches and political rallies under Mr. Harper’s racist government and absolutely nothing has changed. Je suis à la dixième vigile annuelle pour exiger du gouvernement fédérale une […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Teacher’s Strike
The Green Party of Québec calls on the Couillard administration to keep their commitment to quality education by scraping the cuts, negotiating with the teachers and respecting learning environments. The students and teachers who go on strike this fall deserve our full and undivided support. Alex Tyrrell Leader of the Quebec Green Party In this […]
Alex Tyrrell Participates in Protest Against Energy East Pipeline Organized By City of Mascouche
Back from the demonstration organized by the City of Mascouche against oil companies and the TransCanada Eastern Energy Pipeline. The Green Party of Quebec’s position on local autonomy is clear: municipalities should have the right to refuse economic development projects that are not in their interests. Thank you to the Mascouche Municipal Council for their […]
Alex Tyrrell Declares Solidarity With Divest McGill Occupation
Solidarity with the Divest McGill occupation taking place in front of the Admin Building! McGill, Concordia and all public institutions should divest from fossil fuels immediately. It’s the first step to becoming a leader in sustainability. Solidarity with the Divest McGill occupation taking place in front of the Admin Building!McGill, Concordia and all…Posted by Alex […]
Alex Tyrrell, Quebec Greens Call For Removal Of Islamophobic Federal Green Candidate in Laval
On Sunday, the Green Party of Canada candidate in the riding of Alfred-Pellan, Ms. Briguene allegedly made unacceptable comments about Muslim women. In a press release, Ms. Briguene wrote “The niqab is not welcome (sic) in Canada” as well as “A law must be passed prohibiting the niqab in Canada, not only in public services, […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls for Resignation Xenophobic Bloc Québecois Candidate
I call for the immediate resignation of the Bloc Québécois candidate for the riding of Ville-Marie-Le Sud-Ouest-Île-des-Sœurs. Chantal St-Onge for her “wholehearted” support of the xenophobic group Pégida Québec. Ms. St-Onge is also vice-president of the Option nationale executive committee in her riding. The candidate was later removed Je demande la démission immédiate de la […]
Alex Tyrell Conducts Research in Montmerency Forest as Part of Environmental Science Training
Back in Montreal after a week of research at the Forét Montmorency station of Laval University for a course in insect ecology. This course is part of the last year of my BAC in Environmental Sciences at Concordia University. It was an excellent experience working with colleagues and professors extremely dedicated to biodiversity analysis, environmental […]
Alex Tyrrell Condemns Actions Of Canadian Mining Companies in Equador
Possible justice for the villagers of Ecuador, victims of extreme environmental contamination by the oil company Chevron. Around the world, Canadian mining companies practice a form of colonialism that aims to extract natural resources as quickly as possible without any concern for the environmental or social impacts of their controversial practices. The time has come […]
Alex Tyrrell Declares Solidarity With Innu Blockade of Hydroelectric Project
Solidarity with the Innu demonstration for indigenous rights, environmental protection and respect for agreements signed with Hydro-Québec. Mr. Couillard has a duty to meet with Innu leaders. Solidarité avec la manifestation Innus pour les droits ancestraux, la protection environnementale et le respect des ententes avec Hydro-Québec. M. Couillard a le devoir de rencontrer les leaders […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls out Parti Québecois For Failing To Oppose Energy East
Once again, the Parti Québécois is invoking federal jurisdiction to avoid taking a concrete position against TransCanada’s Energy East pipeline. This argument is completely absurd, because Quebec, like the other provinces, has full power to denounce this project within the Canadian federation. The election of PKP as leader of the Parti Québécois should mark the […]
Alex Tyrrell Declares Solidarity With Sit-In Against Police Brutality
Solidarity with the sit-in against police brutality currently taking place in front of the SPVM headquarters. Protestors are upset about police brutality in protests as well as in regular day to day operations. Solidarité avec le sit-in contre la brutalité policière qui se déroule à l'heure actuelle devant le quartier général du SPVM. Assez c'est […]
Alex Tyrrell Campaigns With Candidate in 2015 Jean-Talon By-Election
Tonight I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to Mrs. Elodie Boisjoly-Dubreuil, the Green Party of Quebec candidate in the Jean-Talon by-election! Elodie fought hard for fifth place, neck and neck with Sol Zanetti, leader of Option nationale, who finally won by two votes. It was with great enthusiasm and determination that Elodie launched […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out Against Grand Prix Over Sex Trafficking, Waste of Public Funds
“The macho culture of commodification of women’s bodies, the brutal repression of peaceful demonstrations over the weekend and the injection of nearly $20 million are among the reasons why this event should not be held in Quebec,” said Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec. Year after year this race brings a significant […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks at Public Consultations on Plastic Bag Ban
Montreal – It is with great optimism that Alex Tyrrell will present the Green Party of Quebec’s brief on June 3 as part of the public consultation on the issues and impacts of the ban on single-use shopping bags. According to the Green Party of Quebec, the time has come to move forward with a […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Use Of Term “Cultural Genocide”
Canada’s “Cultural Genocide” The Green Party of Quebec welcomes the comments made by the chief justice of the supreme court Beverley McLachiln qualifying the treatment First Nations have received from the government at “Cultural Genocide”. In the past this genocide has taken the form of residential schools and the criminalization of cultural traditions in an […]
Alex Tyrrell Debates Plastic Bag Ban With Plastic Industry Rep on CBC Daybreak Montreal
This morning I was on CBC Daybreak with Mike Finnerty to discuss the possibility of banning single use plastic bags in the city of Montreal. I was joined by a representative of the plastic industry, who is strongly opposed to the ban. In many other jurisdictions the plastic bag industry gone as far as to […]
Alex Tyrrell Comments on Child Soldier Omar Khader’s Release From Prison
Congratulations to Omar Khader on his release from prison. For far too long the Harper government allowed the US government to illegally detain, torture and abuse M. Khader’s human rights. Khadr was forced into becoming a child soldier by his father and at 15 years old he was wounded on the battlefield in Afghanistan and […]
Alex Tyrrell Congratulates Peter Bevan Barker On Wining First Green Seat in PEI
Tonight I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to Mr. Peter Beaven Baker, the leader and the first green elected official in the history of Prince Edward Island! Mr. Beaven-Baker has led a progressive campaign based on the principles of environmental protection and social justice. His agenda includes the establishment of the first abortion […]
Alex Tyrrell Witnesses, Speaks Out Against Police Brutality At May Day Protests in Montreal
On Friday, May 1, 2015, a contingent of the Green Party of Quebec joined the anti-capitalist demonstration against austerity to mark World Workers’ Day. From the beginning, the police presence was extremely imposing, even military. Following a 10-minute peaceful march, SPVM and SQ police officers bombarded the demonstrators with tear gas. A few minutes later, […]
Alex Tyrrell Expresses Solidarity With Protests Over Police Killing of Freddie Gray in Baltimore
Photo: David Goldman/AP According to the State Attorney, Freddie Gray was illegally arrested, detained, assaulted and denied medical treatment for a severed spinal cord while in custody of the Baltimore Police. One of the officers involved allegedly spoke to the back of Freddie Gray’s head while he lay face down, unconscious in the back of […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Calls To Close “Berger Blanc” Animal Control Facility
The Green Party of Quebec supports the group of citizens who are demonstrating today for the closure of the Montreal pound Le Berger Blanc. “This private pound service that operates with public funds does not meet the needs of the Montreal community in terms of pet management. The rate of euthanasia is extremely high and […]
Alex Tyrrell Reiterates Call for Cannabis Legalization & Decriminalization of All Drugs
This Monday, April 20, the Green Party of Quebec reiterates its support for cannabis legislation and the pursuit of a non-criminal approach to the problems of illicit substance use. “The time has come for the Government of Quebec to follow the example of the many American states such as Colorado, Washington and Alaska that have […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Indigenous Activist Roger Fleury at Gatineau Courthouse
This morning I was at the Gatineau courthouse to support off-reserve indigenous activist and Green Party member Roger Fleury who is facing criminal charges for defying a Superior Court injunction while he and a small group of protesters occupied an archaeological site destined to become a road project for the City of Gatineau. This site […]
Alex Tyrrell Participates in Massive Environmental Protest in Quebec City
Today a delegation from the Green Party of Quebec is participating in the Climate Action March in Quebec City! We want to increase the pressure on the provincial premiers to take concrete action at the summit this week. Canada is one of the worst countries in the world in terms of greenhouse gas emissions and […]
Alex Tyrrell Condemns UQAM’s Use Of Courts, Police To Quash Student Protests
The Green Party of Quebec condemns the decision of the UQAM administration to use the courts, police services and political expulsions to oppress the political expression of its students and professors. “The actions taken by the provincial government and the UQAM administration are aimed at systematically oppressing the right of expression of students and professors […]
Alex Tyrrell Condemns Neo-Liberal Austerity on First Year Anniversary of Couillard Government:
The first year of the Couillard government is celebrated today. This period was marked by a significant decline in environmental protection, social equality and access to essential public services. We have a government that imposes austerity measures on a scale that the Charest administration would not have dared to propose. If we had to settle […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Resignation of Education Minister Over Comments Student Strikers Should Be Expelled
On Wednesday, on the eve of a strike by more than 120,000 students across Quebec, the Minister of Education is openly suggesting that university rectors to “expel two or three students every day”. The Ménard commission on the events of spring 2012 severely criticized the government of the day for its refusal to engage in […]
Alex Tyrrell Denounces Couillard Governments Planed Tax Cuts During Period of Austerity
Last Sunday, Philippe Couillard’s discourse with respect to the economy took a new turn. The Prime Minister now expects Quebec to generate surplus funds beyond what was initially planned, thanks to the austerity measures included in the controversial Budget 2015. We can therefore expect further cuts from the government to achieve their objectives. What is […]
Alex Tyrrell Participates in Protest Against Islamophobic Group
We are proud to have been the only political party represented at the demonstration against the Islamophobic group Piegdia in the Petit Maghreb district on Saturday afternoon. We experienced an extraordinary moment of solidarity when our demonstration merged with a demonstration against austerity. These two struggles, as well as the fight against hydrocarbons, are extremely […]
Alex Tyrrell Endorses Student Strikes Against Neo-Liberal Austerity
The Green Party of Quebec is announcing our support for the student movement and all those who stand up to protect public services against the neo-liberal austerity regime imposed by Philippe Couillard’s Liberal government. Alex Tyrrell, leader of the GPQ, was among the strikers at Concordia today, the university where he is currently studying part-time. […]
Alex Tyrrell Condemns Unconstitutional Arrests At Anti-Police Brutality Protest
Today the Quebec Green Party deplores both political profiling and the use of Highway Safety Code Article 500.1 to arbitrarily arrest groups of peaceful protesters. “Systematically arresting those who oppose police brutality when there is no wrongdoing is an undemocratic act that is against the laws and the Canadian constitution,” said Alex Tyrrell, leader of […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Protest Against Bill C-51 Which Criminalizes Dissent
Excellent demonstration today against Bill C-51! We are proud to have taken to the streets to defend our fundamental rights and freedoms as we did to denounce Bill P6. This bill, proposed by an elected government using election fraud tactics, is designed to attack, marginalize and silence citizens who care about the future of our […]
Alex Tyrrell Gives Presentation About Renewable Energy at Ecole Polytechnique
Thank you to the students from École Polytechnique who attended my presentation today on viable and sustainable energy scenarios for Quebec as part of Energy Week. Thank you also to Patrick Dupuis-Dufresne and all the members of the Poly-Énergies club for their invitation to participate in this exchange of ideas and for their willingness to […]
Alex Tyrrell Congratulates By-Election Candidate on Positive Results
Tonight, Vincent Pouliot, Green Party candidate for the Richelieu by-election, had an excellent result at the polls! For a second by-election in a row, we managed to surpass the number of votes cast for Option Nationale and held the line against Québec Solidaire. Considering the financial means and the increased media coverage of the major […]
Alex Tyrrell Reiterates Opposition To Canadian Involvement in Iraq War
It is with great sadness and regret that we learn today of the death of the first Canadian soldier in Canada’s intervention in Iraq. Today, Prime Minister Harper has blood on his hands. Canada has no business taking part in this endless American war. The death of Andrew Joseph Doiron is an unacceptable loss of […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Richelieu By-Election Debate in Support of Candidate
Excellent closing speech by Vincent Pouliot! The candidate with the most energy, determination and integrity! Excellent performance by Vincent Pouliot in the candidate debate for the Richelieu by-election! Our candidate succeeded in bringing the debate on environmental issues, on how to keep young people in the regions and support for community organizations. On March 9, […]
Alex Tyrrell Slams Couillard Government Over Investment in Highly Polluting Cement Factory
f subsidizing an extremely polluting cement plant to the tune of $450 million in a period of radical austerity was not enough to underline the incompetence of the Couillard administration and their allies in the PQ, we learn that this project will not be submitted to the BAPE thanks to a special law introduced by […]
Following Oil Train Derailment Alex Tyrrell Reiterates Call For Improved Regulation, Supports CN Workers
While CN employees are in contract negotiations and demanding improved safety in the industry, another oil train caught fire in Virginia. Right now the oil is spilling into a river. This follows an accident last Sunday when an oil train caught on fire in Ontario. Rail accidents are happening more and more frequently. Let us […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Protest Calling For Public Inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Great march for missing and murdered Aboriginal women today. Despite repeated requests, demonstrations, and statistics, the federal government refuses to act and confront institutional racism against Aboriginal peoples, particularly women. Let us continue to take to the streets for justice. Excellente marche pour les femmes autochtones disparues et assassinées aujourd'hui.Malgré les demandes répétées, les…Posted by […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls on Province to Repeal Anti-Carpool Legislation
Last night, Radio-Canada’s La Facture revealed that the Bureau du taxi de Montréal is busy seizing vehicles and fining carpoolers. Benoît Jugand, the general manager of the Bureau du taxi de Montréal acknowledges that the law is ambiguous. The Minister of Transport must legislate quickly to put an end to this type of harassment and […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Conference On Removing Capitalism From Food Systems at Concordia University
Excellent transitions conference at Concordia today. It’s great to see so many people mobilized against capitalist food systems on campus! There is no limit to what can be achieved!! Excellent transitions conference at Concordia today.It's great to see so many people mobilized against capitalist food systems on campus! There is no limit to what can […]
Alex Tyrrell Responds To Jean Charest’s Attack On Divest Concordia
This morning, former Quebec premier Jean Charest wrote an open letter to LaPresse bashing the international fossil fuel divestment campaign. He specifically criticizes Concordia’s decision to divest $5 million. Charest is a well known for advocating in favour of fracking, tar sands and many other disastrous environmental policies. The fact that he is attacking the […]
Alex Tyrrell Urges Minister of Justice to Help Transgender Community by Facilitating Identity Change
Today I wrote an open letter to Ms. Stéphanie Vallée, asking for changes to the new regulations governing changes to the civil status of trans people. Thank you to Gabrielle Bouchard and the Centre for Gender Advocacy. Aujourd'hui j'ai écrit une lettre ouverte à Mme Stéphanie Vallée, afin de demander des modifications à la nouvelle…Posted […]
Alex Tyrrell Comments on NDP Bill on Unpaid Internships
My comments in The Link this week regarding the federal NDP’s Intern Protection Bill. « Alex Tyrrell, leader of the Green Party of Quebec, says his party is “generally in favour of the bill.” However, the Greens also “want to make sure any legislation like this doesn’t stop anyone from doing volunteer work.” “We would be more […]
Alex Tyrrell Denounces Discrimination at Emploi Quebec
Religious and linguistic discrimination in government institutions is unacceptable. The Emploi-Québec employee in this story should be severely disciplined or terminated if this is a repeat offence. Let’s hope for a through investigation and swift action. Religious and linguistic discrimination in government institutions is unacceptable. The Emploi-Québec employee in this…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, January […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Provincial Environmental Review Of Industrial Pig Farms in Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Today, I wrote to the Ministry of the Environment to ask for a BAPE study on the five maternal mega-pig farms proposed by the Olymel company in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Please sign the petition of the Comité de Vigie Porcherie de Lorrainville at the following address: http://bit.ly/1tm6wmm Aujourd’hui, j'ai écrit au ministère de l'Environnement afin de demander […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At Green Party of New York State Gathering With Howie Hawkins
Excellent dialogue yesterday between the Green Party of New York State and the Green Party of Quebec! The two parties have a lot in common both environmentally and socially. Many thanks to Howie Hawkins, Gloria, Ursula and all the members of the State Committee for their wonderful welcome to the city of Albany. Excellent dialogue […]
Diesel Spill in Longueuil – Alex Tyrrell Calls for the City’s Investigation to be Made Public
In the wake of the drinking water crisis in Longueuil, the Green Party of Quebec (PVQ) reminds Longueuil Mayor Caroline St-Hilaire of the importance of keeping her promise to publish the results of the internal investigation into the diesel spill in drinking water as soon as possible. During the January 20th Council meeting, the Mayor […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls On Province To Impose Multi Million Dollar Fine For Diesel Spill in Longueuil
Following the spill of 28,000 litres of diesel fuel into the St. Lawrence River in Longueuil, the Green Party of Quebec (PVQ) is asking the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change to increase the penal provisions of the Environment Quality Act and to impose a severe fine on the city […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls Out Liberal Government For Opening The Door To Privatization Of Public Transit
This morning, the Couillard government announced their intention to amend the act respecting the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in order to allow the Caisse to finance light trains for the new Champlain Bridge and for the West Island of Montreal. In fact, the allocation of the infrastructure projects file to the Caisse, […]
Alex Tyrrell Presents Candidate in Richelieu By-Election
Excellent article about Vincent Pouliot, Green Party candidate in the Richelieu by-election! “During his nomination night on January 14th, Mr. Pouliot targeted two major issues that he will denounce during his campaign: oil transportation and austerity. “We don’t want oil here. Thanks to last year’s march, we saw that people do not want oil to […]
Alex Tyrrell Reacts To Shootings At Charle Hebdo
I would like to take this moment to offer my sincere condolences to all those involved in the attack on Charlie Hebdo this morning. The work and freedom of journalists are essential pillars of all societies that aspire to be free and democratic. This morning’s events are unfortunately another act of violence perpetuated against freedom […]
Alex Tyrrell Commends Toyota Divestment From Matamec Rare Earth Mine in Quebec
It’s great to hear that Toyota has divested from the Matamec Rare Earth project in Abitibi-Temiscamingue. With the withdrawal of Toyota’s investment the finances of Matamec Explorations inc are very fragile. Today their stock was trading at 1/4 of what it was a few months ago. It is vital to continue to oppose rare earth […]
Alex Tyrrell Films Violent Arrest By Transit Inspectors in Montreal Metro, STM Opens Investigation
On Friday, December 19, 2014 at 5:45 p.m., I witnessed this muscular arrest by STM security guards at the Vendôme metro station. The video begins at the moment I entered the station, so I did not witness what provoked this intervention. However, several people at the scene have maintained that it all started when the […]
Alex Tyrrell Welcomes The Premier’s New Opposition To Fracking, Declares Victory
Another piece of good news! The Quebec Liberal Party is backing off on the shale gas issue. In an interview with Radio-Canada, Phillipe Couillard argued that he “doesn’t see the point of developing” shale gas. This is a victory for the thousands of people who have spent countless hours defending our province against this savage […]
Alex Tyrrell Comments On Cop 20 in Peru
Climate negotiations in Peru Year after year, world leaders gather under the banner of the United Nations to discuss the devastating impacts of climate change. This time, the negotiations in Peru did not come as a big surprise. As is the tradition, delegates postponed a real conclusion to the talks until next year. While it […]
Alex Tyrrell Welcomes Government Body’s Call For Fracking Moratorium Following Public Consultation
That’s great news! The second BAPE on shale gas has just concluded that exploitation by hydraulic fracturing in the St. Lawrence Lowlands is not in the best interests of Quebec. I am very pleased to have had the opportunity to participate in these public hearings, but we must remember that the report’s conclusions are only […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Protest in Support of Indigenous Opposition To Uranium Mining in Quebec
Cree walkers have walked more than 850 km in the winter to oppose uranium mining in Quebec as part of the BAPE on uranium issues. The Green Party of Quebec presented a brief against uranium mining and called for a complete ban on all uranium mining in Quebec. Les marcheurs Cree contre l'uranium sont arrivé!Posted […]
Alex Tyrrell Denounces Impacts Of Neo-Liberal Austerity on the Disabled
At a time when the Government of Quebec should be taking action to protect its most vulnerable citizens and attacking tax havens, mining royalties and taxation of very high income earners, they are doing exactly the opposite. Imposing austerity measures on people with disabilities while subsidizing the projects of their friends in the natural resources […]
Alex Tyrrell Participates In Protest Against Pipelines in Sherbrooke, Qc
Excellent mobilization in Sherbrooke today against the oilization of Quebec! Students from Sherbrooke’s CEGEP succeeded in mobilizing close to a thousand people who chanted slogans out loud in the heart of downtown. There was remarkable energy in the crowd. The holding of this march represents a pivotal moment against the TransCanada project. The company must […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks At 2014 Canadian Muslim Forum Banquet
On Friday evening I had the honour of attending the annual banquet of the Canadian Muslim Forum (CMF) and delivering a short speech as a special guest. Many politicians were in attendance such as Thomas Muclair, Lisane Blanchette-Lamothe, Stéphane Dion, and many other federal and provincial MPs. Former Bloc MP Jean Dorion was also present, […]
Alex Tyrrell Slams Quebec Government For Increasing Transit Fairs While Reducing Auto Registration Fees
At a time when Quebec should be turning to public transit to fight climate change, our leaders are doing exactly the opposite. On Wednesday, the STM announced an increase in public transit fares. Today we learn that the SAAQ will reduce car registration fees by 35% starting in 2016. These changes are purely ideological, and […]
Alex Tyrrell Declairs Solidarity With Black Lives Matter Protests In Ferguson
Solidarity with the family of Michael Brown and the demonstrators in Ferguson Missouri. Police impunity, the numerous murders of black youth and racism are intolerable. Hoping that the situation will go unharmed. Solidarité avec la famille de Michael Brown et les manifestants à Ferguson Missouri.L'impunité policière, les nombreux…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Tuesday, November 25, […]
Alex Tyrrell Comments On Conservative Election Fraud & Sentencing Of Michael Sona
One conservative staff member has been sentenced to 9 months in jail for for election fraud. After three years of sub-standard and non transparent investigations, there are still many unanswered questions. It is probable that many more people should be in jail for what took place in the 2011 election. What’s even worse is that […]
Alex Tyrrell Joins With Quebec Solidaire, Option Nationale & Activists To Unite Voices on Proportional Representation
Heading to the Quebec National Assembly where I will take part in a historic press conference in favour of a reform of the voting system. In a very rare gesture in Quebec politics, I will share the stage with Québec Solidaire and Option Nationale to demonstrate our collective support for proportional representation. It was […]
Alex Tyrrell Congratulates Vancouver Greens on Election Winns
Congratulations to the Green Party of Vancouver on their historic win in the municipal elections last night! The Vancouver Greens are the only municipal Green Party in Canada. Congratulations to the Green Party of Vancouver on their historic win in the municipal elections last night!Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Sunday, November 16, 2014
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Uranium Mining Ban At Provincial Government Consultation
Tomorrow evening, I will present the Green Party of Quebec’s brief to the BAPE on the uranium industry. Quebec is about to decide whether we should follow the example of British Columbia and Nova Scotia, which have both banned uranium mining on their territory. According to the Green Party of Quebec, many researchers and first […]
Alex Tyrrell Discusses Montreal’s Green Spaces on MATV
This week I was on MATV’s “Montréalité” show to discuss the protection of green spaces on the island of Montreal. I talked mainly about the case of the Bois Angel located in the West Island. Green spaces are under attack throughout Quebec and the situation is very serious on the island of Montreal. The Green […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls on Quebec Government To Stop Applying Federal Cannabis Laws
he good news is that on Tuesday evening, the states of Oregon, Alaska and the District of Columbia voted in a popular referendum to legalize cannabis. They join Colorado and Washington, D.C., where the consumption, production, and sale of cannabis has been legal for more than a year. If the United States agrees that its […]
Alex Tyrrell Films Violent Police Intervention on Anti Oil & Gas Protesters in Montreal
I just shot this video at the demonstration against the Quebec Oil and Gas Association. A man was injured in the head. The ambulance is on the scene. Je viens de tourner ce vidéo à la manifestation contre l'Association pétrolière et gazière du Québec. Un homme a été blessé à la tête. L'ambulance est sur […]
Alex Tyrrell Criticizes Harper For Beating Drums Of War
As the Harper government continues to beat the drums of war Canadian aircraft have carried out their first strikes in Iraq. We have also learned that they have ordered the construction of 50 replicas of Canada’s LAV tanks in order to “commemorate” the failed war in Afghanistan. Forget about taking care of the veterans or […]
Alex Tyrrell Commends Howie Hawkons of NY Greens For Green New Deal Campaign
Howie Hawkins, Green Party candidate for Governor of New York has been running an excellent campaign leading up to the US elections this week. His progressive campaign has focused on the need to end racial segregation, eliminate poverty, ban franking in New York and restore funding to public schools and services. The Green Party of […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out Against Trans Canada, Energy East Pipeline, Stephen Harper
Today, TransCanada filed an application with the National Energy Board for approval of its massive oil pipeline project called Energy East. The problem with that is that the resources, independence and credibility of the National Energy Board were ruined by the Conservative government last year. The decision to go ahead or not will be made […]
Alex Tyrrell Criticizes Canada-China Investor Protection Agreement
The Prime Minister of Quebec is currently in China to support the investor rights protection agreement signed by Mr. Stephen Harper. This agreement goes against the interests of Quebecers since it grants an absolute right of protection to private investments that will have the effect of compromising public policies on environmental issues. It is therefore […]
Alex Tyrrell On Iraq War: The time to stand for peace is now!
The time to stand for peace is now! This weekend let’s have are voices heard; Canadian troops have no business in Iraq. Earlier this week I was interviewed by Michelle Lalonde of the Montreal Gazette: “Alex Tyrell, leader of the Quebec Green Party, said the peace demonstration could not be better timed, and he will […]
Alex Tyrrell Agrees With Mulcair That Ottawa Attacks Were Criminal, Not Terrorist
I am in complete agreement with Mr. Mulcair’s statement that the attack in Ottawa was a criminal act, but not “terrorist”. In fact, I have been saying this loud and clear since last week. Here are a few reports of my comments: Metro Newspaper October 26, 2014 “Last week’s actions were taken by troubled individuals […]
Alex Tyrrell Condemns Government Investment in Rare Earth Mine
The Green Party of Quebec supports the many groups of autonomous citizens who are opposed to the exploitation of rare earths in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Last week, the provincial government, under the guise of Investissement Québec, allegedly granted a $1 million subsidy to the company responsible for the first project, which is still in the planning stages. […]
Alex Tyrrell Embarks On Final Campaign Blitz in Lévis By-Election
Beautiful campaign day today in Levis! I took part in a televised debate with the PQ and QS candidates and the leader of the Conservative Party, Adrien Pouliot. For the Green Party, the main issue of this campaign is, without a doubt, the arrival of oil from the tar sands at the Lévis refinery. This […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits Site Of Refinery Oil Spill
I’m at the Valero refinery in Lévis, Quebec. Despite the 15,000-litre oil spill, there are no citizens, media or visible clean-up team. The security guard is not aware of the leak, and there is no spokesperson available. Je suis à la raffinerie de Lévis. Malgré le déversement de 15 000 litres de pétrole, il n'y […]
Alex Tyrrell Returns To Cacouna To Protest Oil Port, Energy East Pipeline
Excellent mobilization today against the oil port in Cacouna! We, are in front of a radical government that is ready to ransack our environment and put our ecosystems at risk to generate profits for a few well-connected companies. Together we will succeed in blocking this project, take a major turn, and abandon this economic system […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Vigil For Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Denounces Racism
Very great mobilization today for missing and/or murdered Aboriginal women. Together we will put an end to the racist policies of the Canadian and Quebec governments. Solidarity with Aboriginal women. Alex Tyrrell Leader of the Green Party of Quebec Très grande mobilisation aujourd'hui pour les femmes autochtones disparues et/ou assassinées.Ensemble nous allons…Posted by Alex Tyrrell […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls Out Liberals For Leveraging Clinic Construction on By-Election
Instead of taking care of the “real business” in the health file, Minister Gaétan Barrette is abusing his ministerial privileges in order to consolidate the support of the Liberal Party in the October 20 by-election. Janet Jones, my main opponent in this by-election, told the media last Thursday that she supports the creation of a […]
Green Party of Quebec Launches Attack Ad Over Super Tankers, Tar Sands, Beluga Habitat Distruction
Following the revelations that the minister of the environment abused his discretionary power to allow seismic testing in the critical habitat of the Saint Lawrence beluga, which is an endangered species the Green Party of Quebec released the following attack ad.
Alex Tyrrell Reacts To Deployment of 26 Canadian Soldiers in Iraq
Canada has no business in Iraq. Harper was in favour of the 2003 invasion. This is not a UN mission, and as Canadians we should return to our traditional role of peacekeeping. 158 Canadians died in Afghanistan, many of them were in their early twenties. Canadian involvement in Iraq is wrong, unnecessary, and has the […]
Alex Tyrrell Denounces Neo-Liberal Austerity of Couillard Government, Questions Motives
Austerity for us, gifts for them. While the Couillard government imposes cuts in public health care, education, the environment and pension plans, it gives huge gifts to its multinational friends in the Plan Nord. We must ask ourselves questions about their motives. According to a report in Le Devoir, subsidies to the mining industry could […]
Alex Tyrrell Campaigns In Lévis By-Election
Alex Tyrrell launches his campaign and campaigns in the 2014 Lévis by-election. His campaign priorities include blocking the arrival of the tar sands oil in the city’s refinery, opposing neo-liberal austerity and implementing free public transit for all. Ce matin, le DGEQ a confirmé l’acceptation de ma candidature dans l’élection partielle de LévisLa population…Posted by […]
Alex Tyrrell Makes National News For Microbead Petition
Last night the Green Party of Québec made the CBC national news to talk about our petition calling for a ban on microplastic beads in personal hygiene products. New research from McGill released earlier this week slows that extensive microplastic pollution is present on the bottom Saint-Laurence river. Experts say the beads may be present […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls On Concordia University To Divest From Fossil Fuels
Alex Tyrrell wrote the following letter to Concordia President Alain Shepard urging him to divest the University’s funds from the fossil fuel industry. To: Dr. Alan Shepard – President and Vice-Chancellor of Concordia University Subject: Divestment from Fossil Fuels Dr. Shepard, As a student in Environmental Science at Concordia University and the leader of the […]
Alex Tyrrell Slams Minister of Environment Over Court Judgement on Beluga Habitat
Photo: Kevin Schafer-WWF Yesterday, the court ruled that the Minister of the Environment was in violation when he authorized the work of the oil industry in Cacouna before receiving scientific advice. It is unthinkable that a minister could do this, as if corporate interests were more important than the protection of a species threatened with […]
Alex Tyrrell Congratulates David Coon, First Green Elected in New Brunswick
On Monday night, New Brunswick made history by electing the leader of the Green Party of New Brunswick to the Legislative Assembly. The people also elected a Liberal majority government that previously called for a shale gas moratorium. The new Premier, Brian Gallant, is 32 years old and his election represents a takeover by a […]
Alex Tyrrell Condemns Arrest Of 6 Indigenous Protestors in Gatineau
Solidarity with the 6 indigenous demonstrators arrested in Gatineau. The mayor of Gatineau, Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin, lacks respect for First Nations and his future actions will be followed closely by the Green Party of Quebec. Solidarité avec les 6 manifestants autochtones arrêtés à Gatineau. Le maire de Gatineau, Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin, manque…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, September […]
Alex Tyrrell Gives Positive Review To Cowspercy Documentary
Cowsperscy – An excellent documentary. Not to be missed by any environmentalist. The documentary shown free of charge today at the Cinéma Politica Concordia underlines the lack of willingness of major environmental groups to denounce the over-consumption of meat. The film clearly illustrates the harmful effects of meat production on our ecosystems, our atmosphere and […]
Alex Speaks Out Against Canadian Involvement in Iraq War
I do not believe that Canada should be supplying weapons to Iraq. Canada has never been involved in that war. We have lost too many young men and women in Afghanistan without achieving great success or victory. Let us say no to Canada’s involvement in the war in Iraq, especially with the Conservative government in […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Citizens Led Initiative “In Search of Abandoned Wells”
It was with great pleasure that I attended the launch of the citizens’ initiative “In Search of Abandoned Wells”. This effort was set up to denounce the government’s inaction following numerous leaks in abandoned gas and oil wells across Quebec. The rally was held around the abandoned well in Sainte-Françoise. This well has been leaking […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Indigenous Occupation Of Archeological Site in Gatineau
Photo: Ottawa Citizen Today, I travelled to Gatineau to support a group of indigenous protesters lead by Roger Fleury who are occupying an archaeological site of historical and cultural significance that is threatened by a road construction project in the city of Gatineau. Earlier today, I issued an open letter to Gatineau Mayor Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin […]
Alex Tyrrell Meets Bill McKibben
It was a pleasure and an honour to be able to briefly meet world renowned environmentalist Bill McKibben of 350.oeg at Concordia University. 350.oeg is the driving force behind the movement to divest from fossil fuels. Très content d'avoir eu la chance de rencontrer Bill McKibben ce soir; fondateur de 350.org et leader mondial dans […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Municipal Workers in Pension Dispute
I would like to take a moment today, Labour Day 2014, to reiterate my support for municipal employees in Quebec. Bill 3 is an attack on the rights of Quebec workers. The Couillard government, following its majority victory, has become the Conservatives’ right-hand man in Ottawa. The pension plan represents salary benefits negotiated with employees […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Free Transit Protests in Quebec City
Alex Tyrrell declared his solidarity with free transit protests held in Quebec city. This is a major step forward for the free transit movement in the province! Ravi de voir la première d'une série de manifestations en faveur de la gratuité du transport en commun dans la ville de…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Sunday, August 31, […]
Alex Tyrrell Condemns Cuts To Wildlife Dept, Scientific Research
NO to cuts in science At a time when the Couillard government was preparing to impose a radical development plan in northern Quebec, they announced major cuts to the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks. These cuts translate into job cuts, a shameful choice in our current climate. We have already seen the federal government […]
Green Party of Quebec Protests Unethical Fur Farm
Today, a delegation from the Green Party of Quebec took part in a demonstration in front of a fur farm that received a lot of media attention because of the atrocious living conditions for the hundreds of animals that live there. The provincial government’s inaction on this hell of a farm is proof that the […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Anishinabe In Dispute Over Forestry Operations
Alex Tyrrell participated in a protest and observed court proceedings for a group of Anishinabe who are opposed to clearcutting of trees near their homes. Demain matin une manif en solidarité sera tenu avec le peuple Anishinabe devant le palais de justice de Montréal. Par la…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, August 14, 2014 Je suis […]
Alex Tyrrell Criticizes Elizabeth May For Lack Of Leadership on Paul Estrin Scandal
After reading some of the heated debate regarding Green Party of Canada (GPC) President Paul Estrin’s controversial blog post, I would like to take this opportunity to voice my opinion on some of the issues at hand. First and foremost I am in solidarity with the official position that Elizabeth May -GPC leader and Ronnie […]
Alex Tyrrell Presents Green Party Position To Public Hearings On Fracking
Aujourd'hui à Sainte-Hyacinthe j'ai présenté le mémoire du Parti vert au BAPE sur les gaz de schiste avec Catherine…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Alex Tyrrell Urges Quebec Liberals To Keep Public Transit Promises
Alex Tyrrell urged Liberal MNA’s from Montreal’s West Island to keep their election promise of building the Train de l’Ouest. During the election campaign they proposed a publicly owned and operated train link. La semaine dernière j'ai écrit une lettre ouverte au sujet de l'appui du PVQ envers le Train de l'ouest. Voici le résultat […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For End To Anti-Protest Laws
As long as Denis Coderre is mayor of Montreal, police will surround and arrest peaceful demonstrators.This goes against many of the recommendations put forward in the Ménard report on the 2012 student movement. Premier Philippe Couillard had criticized his own party on Bill 78 anti protest legislation in the past.Today I am calling on Mr. […]
Alex Tyrrell Protests Monsanto, GMOs, Glyphosate
Alex Tyrrell attends massive protest against Monsanto in the streets of Montreal along with Green Party members and local activists. The march against Monsanto was held in city’s and countries around the world. Très belle journée pour manifester contre Monsanto avec trois super militants du PVQ!Catherine Lovatt-Smith – Chef adjointe James Maynard – Candidat à […]
Alex Tyrrell Appoints Catherine Lovatt-Smith Deputy Leader Of Quebec Greens
Today it is with great pride that I introduce Catherine Lovatt-Smith, the new Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Quebec! Catherine is an experienced activist and I am honoured to have her in our party. In the last provincial election, Catherine was the only woman in Quebec to run against Mr. Drainville. She is […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits Eagle Village First Nation For Summit On Proposed Rare Earth Mine
This week a GPQ delegation travelled to the Eagle Village First Nation in Abitibi-Témiscamingue to attend an evening organized by many groups who are concerned about the environmental consequences of a rare earth mine proposed by the Matamec company. The real possibility of rare earths mining in Quebec is of great concern to the Green […]
Alex Tyrrell Films & Condemns Police Brutality Against Senior Citizen
On April 3, 2014 I witnessed police brutality. During an SPVM riot squad charge, Robert Fransham, a 71-year-old man, was pushed to the ground. His case will be before the courts shortly. This is a good example of why the Green Party of Quebec is calling for an independent police investigation unit, the abolition of […]
Alex Tyrrell Protests Energy East Pipeline & Oil Port in Cacouna, Quebec
Today, a GPQ delegation travelled to Cacouna, Quebec to lend a hand to those fighting against the construction of an oil port that threatens to destroy an essential part of the St. Lawrence beluga whale habitat. This oil port will be used to export oil from the oil sands to international markets by sea. It […]
Alex Tyrrell Adresses Supporters After 2014 Election; “We have so much potential”
Dear members and supporters of the Green Party of Quebec, Following the election I would like to share with you some of my conclusions. First and foremost, I would like to thank each and every one of you for your support, your encouragement, your actions, and your contribution to the green cause. I am very […]
Global News: Alex Tyrrell Discusses 2014 Campaign
Alex Tyrrell interviewed by Global News just days before election day in the 2014 Quebec general election. Subjects include the party’s platform and Alex’s vision for the province. Early this morning I was on Global Montreal to talk about our campaign, and what we are offering Quebeckers in this election. http://bit.ly/1k7cRgAPosted by Alex Tyrrell on Friday, […]
Green Party Candidate Denied Right To Vote
Anglophone McGill student and Green Party of Quebec candidate Brendan Edge was denied the right to vote in the 2014 Quebec general election despite being on the baloot as a candidate. The story generated national media coverage. He had lived in Quebec for 3 years before running in the election and was legally eligible to […]
Alex Tyrrell Gives Feature Interview To Le Délit Français, McGill
From Le Délit (LD): You define your program as an “eco-socialist” program: what does that mean? Alex Tyrrell (AT): Eco-socialist, means taking care of the environment and the people at the same time. We are proposing a platform that contains a lot of environmental initiatives, but it is also about curbing over-consumption. We are proposing […]
Alex Tyrrell: “Free Education is a Question Of Priorities”
From The Link: “We think that free education is the only way to guarantee that there are no financial barriers to post-secondary education, so for us, it’s a question of social justice,” said Alex Tyrrell, who was a 25-year-old Concordia student pursuing a degree in environmental science when he was elected leader of the Greens […]
CTV Montreal: Green Party Trying To Be Heard
Alex Tyrrell as well as Green Party candidates and supporters are interviewed by CTV Montreal while campaigning in the 2014 Quebec general election campaign. The piece contains scenes filmed at Green Party HQ and out on the campaign trail. Great piece by CTV Montreal about the Green Party of Québec: http://montreal.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=311805Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Saturday, […]
Alex Tyrrell Presents 2014 Priorities in New Campaign Video
Alex Tyrrell gives feature interview in a Green Party of Quebec campaign video. He comments on eco-socialism, the need for a more inclusive Quebec and explains some of the bold ideas that the greens are putting forward in this election. Aujourd'hui je suis fier de vous présenter une entrevue où je dévoile certains aspects de […]
Radio-Canada: The Green Party of Quebec in 7 Questions
From Radio-Canada: The Green Party of Quebec has been in decline since the last three elections. But its leader, Alex Tyrrell, wants to breathe new life into it. To reverse the trend, he has given the Green Party of Quebec’s positions on a multitude of issues, in addition to the environmental issue. Interview with the […]
Alex Tyrrell Condemns Arbitrary Arrests At Anti Police Brutality Protest
Video of the demonstration against police brutality filmed by Mr. Abraham Weizfeld, Quebec Green candidate in D’Arcy-McGee http://bit.ly/1d6SI7D Solidarity with those under arrest. The GPQ is against Bill P6, and calls for an independent investigation unit into the work of the police. Vidéo de la manifestation contre la brutalité policière filmé par M. Abraham Weizfeld, […]
Green Party of Quebec Presents Eco-Socialist Platform For 2014 Quebec Election
Alex Tyrrell and Green Party candidates present the party’s 2014 election platform. The platform is titled the Eco-Socialist Option for Quebec and contains many comprehensive proposals for the future of the province. Voici la plateforme électorale complète du Parti vert du Québec!L'option éco-socialiste pour le Québec! https://pvq.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Green-Party-Platform.pdfPosted by Alex Tyrrell on Thursday, March 13, 2014
Huffington Post: Quebec Greens For Ecosocisalism & Against Charter of Quebec Values
Questionable recruitment of candidates in the last election and ambiguous positions on sovereignty have undermined the credibility of the Green Party of Quebec (PVQ) in the last 18 months. But new leader Alex Tyrrell, 25, has cleaned up his ranks and plans to influence the debate with his eco-socialist ideas for the next election. Très […]
Green Party Of Quebec Calls For Free Transit
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, unveiled his first election commitment today: the introduction of free public transit. “We believe that this is a key measure that will allow us to fight climate change by reducing our oil consumption, and to solve the problem of traffic congestion in major centres by […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Cancelation Of La Romaine Hydroelectric Dams 3 & 4
Montreal, March 4, 2014 – The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell, calls on the Minister of Natural Resources, Martine Ouellet, to immediately announce the interruption of phases 3 and 4 of the hydroelectric dam construction project on the Romaine River in Northern Quebec. “It makes no sense to spend so much […]
Rare Earth: Alex Tyrrell Writes To Minister Of Environment François Blanchette
Alex Tyrrell writes letter to Environment Minister Yves-François Blanchet concerning the need to conduct a proper environmental review of rare earths mines proposed in Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec. https://www.facebook.com/alex.tyrrell.92/posts/1474487856097838
Green Party Denounces Oil Drilling flip-flop of Daniel Breton and the Parti Québécois
Green Party denounces the flip-flop by Daniel Breton and the Parti Québécois The Canadian Press: The position taken by the co-founder of the Green Party of Quebec in 2001 has aroused the ire of the current leader of the political party, Alex Tyrrell. “We are extremely disappointed by what happened with Daniel Breton. I can’t […]
Quebec Green Party Denounces Marois Government’s Budget Which Abandons Families
The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Mr. Alex Tyrrell, spoke tonight to denounce the austerity budget presented to the National Assembly by the Minister of Finance, Mr. Nicolas Marceau. “This budget presents no vision for the future of Quebec, no overall plan. It is composed only of cuts and reductions in direct services […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Protest Against La Romaine Hydroelectric Dams
Back from the Alliance Romaine’s action demonstration about the four hydraulic dams that are being developed on the Romaine River. Despite the fact that Québec has a surplus of electricity, the state-owned corporation Hydro-Québec has decided to raise rates and increase service capacity. We are reduced to selling our energy to large industrial companies at […]
Alex Tyrrell Denounces PQ Focus On Charter Of Values, Intolerance, Islamophobia
Sherbrooke police officers are stepping up their patrols in the neighbourhoods where minority groups live to protect them in the face of several Islamophobic acts committed in recent days. Ms. Marois wants the election to be about the charter. Her Sherbrooke MP explains that there have been no hate crimes inside the national assembly, and […]
Alex Tyrrell Protests With Lac Mégantic Residents
Here is an article about the protest I attended in Lac-Mégantic on Sunday. “The people of Lac-Mégantic are victims of our collective dependence on fossil fuels,” said Green Party leader Alex Tyrrell who attended the protest, “they deserve our full support, and the fact that they are taking to the streets in such large numbers […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls On Marois Government To Oppose Increase In Electricity Rates For Public Transit
The Green Party of Québec is in complete agreement with the motion by Guillaume Lavoie of the Projet Montréal team regarding the unfair increase in electricity rates for the STM. The Government of Québec must intervene to correct this ridiculous situation. On our side, the GPQ believes that transmission companies should be exempt from electricity […]
Alex Tyrrell Reiterates Call For Independent Investigations Following Latest Police Killing
Today I reiterate my support for an independent police investigation unit. At the present time, investigations into police work are simply done by another police force. This practice, and an unwritten code of silence within police forces, makes it almost impossible to hold a police officer accountable for his or her actions; even when a […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Lecture On Islamic Feminism & Quebec Charter of Values
Very interesting lecture by Leila Bedeir on Islamic feminism. The voices of Muslim women should be brought forward in the current debate on the charter. The image and identity of Muslim women is systematically marginalized by the current government and the mainstream media. How is it that the Parti Québécois is trying to move forward […]
Alex Tyrrell Returns To Lac Mégantic Following Derailment of Oil Train
I have just returned from Lac-Mégantic where I went to meet Marilaine Savard, the spokesperson for a new citizens’ group formed following the July 6 tragedy, as well as Jean Roy and André Blais of the Association for the Protection of Lac Mégantic. This is also the first time I have seen the downtown site […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Environmental Review of Matamec Rare Earth Mine
Here is a copy of a letter that I personally delivered to Scott McKay (Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Sustainable Development), de l’Environnement, de la Faune et des Parcs) this afternoon requesting that an environmental review be held to examine the Matamec project in Abitibi and the entire rare earths file in Quebec. Voici […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls On Provincial Government To Do More To Support Co-ops
“The leader of the Green Party of Quebec, Alex Tyrrell was there with his press attaché on January 9 to help. He too believes this is a major loss for the community. “We find it really unfortunate that the co-op is closing. It was a vital community organization and it gave a chance for many […]
Green Party Of Quebec Elects New Provincial Executive Following Leadership Race
First meeting of the new executive council of the Green Party of Quebec tonight at the party’s office and on Skype. A very good, efficient, cordial and productive meeting. Le nouveau Conseil exécutif du PVQ est élu!Pour plus d'informations sur les gens qui composent le Conseil exécutif:…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Monday, January 13, 2014
Alex Tyrrell Visits Company Specialized in Recycling Mattress
Today I visited a company that recycles mattress During our meeting, Éric Castro (the owner) informed me that among his many branches across Canada, the United States and France, Quebec is one of the jurisdictions where the least subsidies are available for this type of recycling. Currently, thousands of used mattresses are sent to Quebec […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits School Program Specialized In Electronic Waste Management
Today I had the chance to visit the school and the students at CFER Riverdale. This school specializes in the recycling of electronic waste and trains students who have difficulty taking courses in the traditional program. Students are exposed to the workplace and are educated about current events, politics, and environmental issues. This type of […]
Green Party leader Alex Tyrrell on free public transit, Anticosti Island and why Couillard bailed on the Outremont debate
Read the entire article on Forget The Box Alex Tyrrell is the new leader of the Quebec Green Party. He’s also a candidate in today’s provincial by-election in Outremont, running against Quebec Liberal leader Philippe Couillard. While Couillard had initially agreed to debate him, the PLQ boss has since backed out. “The small parties have […]
Alex Tyrrell Comments on End of Shale Gas Exploration in New Brunswick
Photo: APTN News Exploration for shale gas is cancelled in New Brunswick until 2015, according to the company. Earlier this year, I visited the community of Elsipogtog to learn about the situation and to participate in their demonstration. We have now reached a point in Canada where environmentally distructive projects in the name of economic […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces Run In Outremont By-Election Against Liberal Leader Philippe Couillard
Today I am proud to announce that I will be the candidate of the Green Party of Quebec in the Outremont by-election. Morgan Crockett will be our candidate in the riding of Viau. In this particular situation, the three major parties are united behind Philippe Couillard, leader of the Quebec Liberal Party. This undemocratic act […]
Alex Tyrrell Criticizes Environment Minister Yves Francois Blanchet For Fracking Flip Flop
The PQ is backtracking on their promise of a moratorium on shale gas on the same day they introduce the bill to implement the Charter of “Quebec values”. Furthermore, the Parti Québécois supports the idea of fracturing all of Anticosti Island for shale oil without taking into account the consequences on the environment and without […]
Alex Tyrrell Takes Stand Against Rare Earth Mine in Temiscamingue, Quebec
Today, the Green Party of Quebec is in Temiscamingue, Qc to meet with residents of Lake Kipawa who are opposed to a rare earth mining project. Rare earths are a group of minerals used, among other things, to make batteries for hybrid and electric cars. While the Marois government says it wants to invest extremely […]
Alex Tyrrell to CBC Radio: We Need Free Public Transit
Alex Tyrrell is 25 years old and the new leader for Quebec’s Green Party. He’s put his studies at Concordia on hold with hopes to have more candidates from his party in the next provincial elections. As party leader, he wants to see free public transportation throughout the province. Listen to the interview here! Here […]
Concordia Student to Lead Quebec Green Party
Read the entire article at The Link Concordia student Alex Tyrrell is the province’s newest party leader after being elected head of the Green Party of Quebec on Sept. 21. Tyrrell, who is currently pursuing a degree in environmental science, is also by far the youngest party leader in Quebec at age 25. In an […]
Elizabeth May Congratulates Alex Tyrrell on Leadership Win, Praises « Youth Energy »
OTTAWA – Statement by Elizabeth May, Green Party of Canada Leader and MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands: “I want to congratulate Alex Tyrrell for winning the Quebec Greens’ leadership race and thank all of the candidates for their time and effort. Public life is a difficult task and people who show up to the plate deserve our […]
Alex Tyrrell Thanks Green Party Members After Quebec Leadership Win
Dear members of the Green Party of Quebec, I would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in me with my new role as your party leader. Through this campaign, I had the opportunity to interact with many of you on social media, on the phone, and in person. You have inspired […]
Huffington Post Covers Final Stretch of GPQ Leadership Race
Voici une nouvelle article dans le Huffington Post a propos de la course a la chefferie du Parti vert du Quebec. “Alex Tyrrell, candidat en lice, estime pour sa part que la course à la chefferie a été surtout une campagne d’idées. «J’ai parlé de proposer la gratuité dans les transports en commun, de mettre […]
Alex Tyrrell Proposes Plan To improve Representation Of Women in Quebec Green Party
One of the main themes of my campaign is to improve the representation of women in the Quebec Green Party. Here is a list of proposals that I will formally propose to the party following my election as leader. They will be debated and voted on by the members at the National Convention. 1) Reform […]
GPQ Leadership Race: Alex Tyrrell Unveils Platform For Seniors
Here are 5 concrete actions we can take to take care of our seniors. For far too long we have left the care of our seniors in the hands of the private sector. From one service to another, seniors find themselves lining the pockets of corporations just to get basic services such as drugs, long-term […]
GPQ Leadership Race: Alex Tyrrell Calls For Eco-Tax On All Recyclable Products
For recycling fees on electronics, automobiles, and any other product that can be recycled. The current situation with electronics recycling is sad. We are sending solvent con tenants full of electronic waste to the third world to be dismantled by people in poverty, in toxic conditions, to the detriment of the environment. This is the […]
Quebec Green Leadership: Alex Tyrrell Calls For Investments in Mental Health Services
For the improvement of the mental health system. In Quebec we have several very serious problems with our mental health system. Too often a lack of resources results in citizens being poorly served, or in the prescription of medication without a thorough analysis of patients. We have a multitude of people who are released prematurely […]
Alex Tyrrell Takes Stand Against Discriminatory Charter of “Quebec Values”
I am against the charter of “Quebec values”. Excluding religious symbols from the public service is an intolerant gesture, which attacks minority groups. Ontario has already signalled that it will not go in the same direction, and expects a wave of immigration from Quebec by those who will be excluded from society here. At the […]
Alex Tyrrell Presents Economic Priorities: Tax The Rich, Big Business & Emissions
For an inclusive, green, and fair economy. For far too long, large corporations, and the richest of us, have dominated the Quebec economy because of their ability to bend regulations in their favour. This domination has resulted in large oil and mining companies being subsidized with taxpayers’ money. In addition, the owners and shareholders of […]
Alex Tyrrell Receives Support From Elder Raymond Robinson In Quebec Green’s Leadership Race
I am addressing this Letter of Support to Alex Tyrell who is running for the Leadership of the Party of Quebec. First of all, I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude for having been given the opportunity to participate in your party convention last February where I got to know your party’s constitution, platform, […]
Alex Tyrrell Discusses PCB Spill With Federal Liberal MP Francis Scarpeleggia
I just got off the phone with MP Francis Scarpeleggia (PLC) about the PCB spill in Pointe-Claire which is right in the middle of his riding. Mr. Scarpaleggia informed me that he takes most of his knowledge through the media, such as The Gazette. He points out that the contamination of the water table in […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Universal Single Payer Pharma-Care Program
For a universal single-payer pharmaceutical program. The current situation with prescription drugs in Quebec is unacceptable; while large companies are making record profits, Quebecers are being forced to pay more and more out of their own pockets. As a result, some Quebeckers, particularly seniors, are disadvantaged. Some people sometimes have to choose between buying their […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits Site of Pointe-Claire PCB Spill
I have just returned from my visit to the contaminated site of Reliance Equipment in Pointe-Claire. On the site we saw the bins of toxic products as well as the contaminated soil. In addition, a nearby contractor told us that the company had spilled the product inside the building before putting it outside the building […]
Alex Tyrrell Supports Fossil Fuel Divestment
Today, I am proud to support the disinvestment of Quebec government funds in fossil fuels. This year the 350.org is pushing very hard with a disinvestment campaign targeting funds invested by universities, cities, and pension funds. The time has now come to conduct this campaign for the Government of Quebec; let us be among the […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out Against Nuclear Industry & Uranium Mining
The recent events at the Fukashima Diachi power plants in Japan are proof that this technology and its waste are not safe. In Quebec, we closed Gentilly-2, but the government is still trying to continue mining uranium north of Chibougamau at the Matosh project site. The Matosh Project is strongly opposed by the Crees of […]
Alex Tyrrell Attends Pride Parade, Calls on Quebec to Fund LGBTQ Youth Centres
I am in favour of opening and supporting LGBTQ youth centres across Quebec. An LGBTQ youth centre is an essential part of every community. It is a place where LGBTQ teens can come to take refuge after school to meet other teens and enrich their teenage experience; a particularly difficult time for many of them. […]
Alex Tyrrell Campaigns in Quebec Green Party Leadership Race
A inexaustive collection of posts from the Green Party of Quebec leadership campaign that was held over the summer of 2013. More significant announcements are featured on their own pages. Voici comment je vois le rôle du Parti Vert du Quebec entre les élections, et sans députe a l'assemblée Nationale.Même…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Wednesday, July […]
Alex Tyrrell Speaks Out Against Oppressive Russian Anti-Gay Laws
Tonight I am in front of the Russian consulate in Montreal to denounce the anti-gay laws put in place by Vladimir Putin. The actions of the Putin government are unacceptable, dictatorial, and oppressive. Repression, disrespect, and brutality towards Russia’s LGBTQ community are symptoms of a drifting regime that oppresses its minorities, political opponents, and the […]
Alex Tyrrell Says NO To Fracking
Today I would like to highlight my opposition to hydraulic fracturing technology. As you know, this technology is not limited to shale gas; it is also used on shale oil and coalbed methane operations, among others. Although the Quebec government claims to have stopped hydraulic fracturing for the time being with a temporary moratorium on […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces Support For Climate Change Warning Labels On Gas Pumps
Today I am proud to announce my support for warning labels on all gas pumps in Quebec. A campaign led by OurHorizon.org aims to put warning labels on gas pumps to make a direct and formally recognized link between fossil fuels and climate change, a fact that many critics of the environmental movement have not […]
On Anniversary of Villanueva Killing Alex Tyrrell Calls For Independent Investigation Unit
Today, on the fifth anniversary of Fredy Villanueva’s death, I would like to express my support for an independent police work investigation unit. Fredy was an 18-year-old man who lived in the Montreal North district. One day, he was shot and killed by a SPVM agent, unarmed. The police officer in question was never brought […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Universal Single-Payer Dental Care System
For a single-payer public dental care system for all Quebecers. For too long we have been forced to pay far too much dental expenses. Families, seniors and workers are often forced not to seek necessary care for financial reasons. Private insurance programs only increase the price of our services for the benefit of large corporations […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Investigation Into Police Brutality During 2012 Student Movement
Photo: McGill Daily Today I would like to add my voice to those of more than 70 organizations that are calling for an investigation into police brutality during the maple spring and in demonstrations since then. As many of you know, during the maple spring and after that I participated in many events. We took […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces Plan For Rural Transit Services
Today, I am proud to release my public transit plan for the regions of Quebec. In Quebec, we have thousands of kilometres of highways. However, the vast majority of these highways have no bus service and we are forcing citizens to travel by private car without offering a viable alternative. The time has come to […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces Support For Whistleblower Bradley Manning
Today I would like to express my solidarity with Bradley Manning; the source of Wikileaks who is now convicted of espionage by the US government. Bradley Manning was a young man of 21 when he changed the world by providing thousands of secret diplomatic cables to the Wikileaks site, which published them in newspapers around […]
Alex Tyrrell Publishes Campaign Video for Green Party of Quebec Leadership Race
Today I am proud to share with you my first video presentation for the Green Party of Quebec leadership race! The video contains information about my platform and priorities for the party.
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Prison Reform
Today I would like to express my solidarity with the hunger strike of 2500 prisoners in the state of California. The prisoners are on hunger strike to challenge the treatment of voting booths, for adequate nutrition, and to end group punishment. In the course of my political involvement I have had the chance to meet […]
Alex Tyrrell Unveils Plan To Increase Representation of Women in Quebec Green Party
Today I am proud to present a roadmap for getting more women involved in the Quebec Green Party. One of the main themes of my campaign is related to improving the representation of women in the party. Aujourd'hui je suis fier de présenter une feuille de route pour impliquer davantage de femmes au PVQ.Un […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Free Education For All
Today I would like to affirm my strong support for free education. Free education is one of the best ways to ensure accessibility to education regardless of the financial resources the student has. For too long the government has tried to raise the price of education. It is this commodification of education, and the idea […]
Alex Tyrrell Calls For Nation To Nation Relationship On 23rd Anniversary of Oka Crisis
I would like to take this opportunity to highlight my support for a nation-to-nation relationship between Quebec and the First Nations. For far too long, we have treated the First Nations of Quebec with a flagrant lack of respect. We have strongly imposed our point of view, our way of doing things and our economic […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits Lac-Mégantic Rail Catastrophe
Image: LaPresse I am back from my trip to Lac-Mégantic I would like to begin by expressing my sincere regret for the victims of this event: their friends and families, all the residents of Lac-Mégantic, and for all those affected by this tragedy. I went to Lac-Megantic to find out about the situation in the […]
Alex Tyrrell Visits Montreal East Refineries, Denounces Health Implications, Embridge Pipeline
I had often seen the oil refineries on the side of the highway, but I never stopped to see them up close. Many of us are unaware that there is a very large oil industry here in Montreal, close to several residential neighbourhoods. This industry emits toxic emissions into the atmosphere very close to the […]
Alex Tyrrell Celebrates Activism on Canada Day
This year let’s celebrate Canada’s many accomplishments and how far we have come in the past year. Recent events in Canadian history from the Maple Spring of 2012 to Idle No More movement are signs of Canadians beginning to rise up and reclaim Canada’s traditional, progressive, and caring identity, values, and role in the world. […]
Alex Tyrrell Criticizes Ticketing of Cyclists, Calls For Alternative Measures
The government and the police should promote bicycle transportation and stop their pursuit of cyclists. Road safety is important, but there are many ways to achieve it. For example, instead of issuing tickets, formal notices could be a more pleasant way to promote safety and vigilance on the road. Other possible solutions would be to […]
Alex Tyrrell Travels To New Brunswick To Support Indigenous Anti Fracking Protests
Alex Tyrrell traveled to New Brunswick to support indigenous anti-fracking protestors who have been taking direct actions to stop the industry from exploring the shale formations on their territory. Here is my video interview with Gilogetj Dedam who was arrested, along with a pregnant woman by the RCMP for protesting…Posted by Alex Tyrrell on Friday, June […]
Alex Tyrrell Launches Campaign For Quebec Green Party Leadership
Today I am happy to announce the launch of my campaign to become the next leader of the Green Party of Québec. I have made this decision in an effort to bring progressive policies to the forefront of Québec politics. Our province needs leadership. This campaign will be driven by the need to unite Quebecers […]
Alex Tyrrell Offers Voters a Progressive Federalist Option
PHOTO: MARCO CAMPANOZZI, LA PRESSE Translated From La Presse: Ses affiches électorales sont de taille bien plus modeste que celles de son adversaire libéral. Mais il ne faut pas s’y tromper. Alex Tyrrell, étudiant en sciences environnementales à l’Université Concordia, défend les couleurs du deuxième parti de Jacques-Cartier: le Parti vert du Québec. En 2008, […]
Alex Tyrrell Lays Out Reasons Not To Vote Liberal in 2012 Quebec Election
During the 2012 Quebec Election Campaign Alex Tyrrell posted the following text addressing the reasons not to vote Liberal. – Law 78, the attack on civil liberties, and failure to resolve the student strike Instead of having a dialogue with students the government passed Bill 78 which severely restricts freedom of assembly, freedom of expression, and civil liberties. The government has been […]
Alex Tyrrell Announces Priorities in his 2012 Green Party of Quebec Campaign
In politics there is always an array of issues on the table at any given time. If elected to the National Assembly these will be my priorities: – Ensuring all citizens benefit from our natural resource wealth Ending unfair taxpayer subsidies to the mining industry Ending shale gas exploration and hydraulic fracturing in Quebec Investing […]
























![MONTREAL — The Green Party of Quebec has unveiled an ambitious proposal ahead of the 2026 provincial election: a mandatory reduction in rents of 5% per year for four years, amounting to a total decrease of roughly 20%. The measure is intended to provide immediate relief to tenants while addressing what the party describes as […]](https://www.pvq.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/P1020524-2-1024x576.jpg)


![The Green Party of Quebec is drawing a clear line in the sand on secularism and civil liberties, vowing to overturn Bill 21 and opposing the CAQ government’s expanding slate of so-called “laïcité” measures. During a wide-ranging episode of Mentalité verte, party leader Alex Tyrrell and deputy leader Halimatou Bah argued that Quebec’s secularism laws […]](https://www.pvq.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GGN-White-on-Green-FB1-1024x512.jpg)
![As the Coalition Avenir Québec moves to make portions of union dues optional, critics warn the government is not promoting transparency — it is quietly undermining one of Québec’s most important democratic counterweights. This week on Mentalité verte, Green Party of Quebec leader Alex Tyrrell and deputy leader Halimatou Bah laid out why the proposal […]](https://www.pvq.qc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/generated-image-3-1024x576.png)




































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































