I am so honoured to be the Green Party candidate in Toronto-Danforth again. My very great thanks to all those who participated in the nomination. I look forward to working with you to paint this riding a rainbow of green! Here is a part of my nomination speech:
Our children deserve better.
In my lifetime, we will burn through 80% of the available oil. Our generation has enjoyed unprecedented luxury. It’s our solemn duty to leave something for our kids. Read more »
Emma Richardson was born and raised in Toronto, benefitting from a first-rate public school education. An economist by training, Emma completed a Master’s degree at the London School of Economics before working for five years with the United Nations in Nicaragua, Honduras and Guatemala.
In 2009, Emma moved back to Toronto with her husband Pablo and gave birth to her daughter, Sara Isabel, who now attends the local city daycare. Emma is currently completing a PhD in public health at the University of Toronto. She concurrently teaches about global health policy at the University of Toronto – Scarborough Campus and carries out consultancies in the development field. Read more »
Ann Peel is endorsed by Mary Ann Grainger, former CEO of the Toronto-Danforth Green Party Assn and Campaign Manager of Toronto-Danforth’s 2008 federal election campaign; and Chris Lea, former leader of the Green Party of Canada.
Dear fellow Toronto-Danforth greens,
I’m not at home. I’m away on a trip and will miss the nomination meeting, but I am most pleased there will be a contest. For the last few years I have been impressed with the hard work of Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu but I am convinced that a change would be heathy and take us to a new level. After considering the candidates I would like to endorse Ann Peel to be our next candidate.
Chris Lea, former Leader, Green Party of Canada
Ann Peel writes: Read more »
Update: Adriana was selected as our 2012 candidate from a field of three strong Green women. She needs your help.
Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu is the Climate Change Critic for the Green Party of Canada and was the party’s local candidate for the 2011 general election. She has lived in Riverdale for 10 years with her husband Charlie and their children. This community is her home and she will always work to make it more safe, beautiful and vibrant.
As part of a commitment to fight for a liveable world for her five children, Adriana joined the Green Party in 2005 and revitalized the riding association as the CEO. Since then, she has been reaching out to the community, raising awareness of the climate crisis and promoting the policies necessary to address it.
As the Green Party candidate for the 2011 election, Adriana has canvassed the riding twice through. Read more »
Update: It’s Adriana.
Nomination Meeting
Sunday, 2012 February 5, 4pm
(followed by Annual General Meeting)
Riverdale branch, Toronto Public Library
(northwest corner of Broadview and Gerrard)
All are welcome.
Following the untimely passing of Jack Layton, Toronto-Danforth is not currently represented in Parliament. This vacancy will be filled in a by-election that must be called by Prime Minister Harper before the end of February.
On February 5th, 2012, we will select both a new riding executive and our candidate for the Toronto-Danforth by-election, who will aim to double the number of Green Party representatives in Parliament. Read more »
Update: The by-election was announced February 5, the same day we chose Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu as our candidate. Election day will be Monday, March 19.
According to Elections Canada, the by-election in Toronto-Danforth must be called no later than 2012 February 26.
The local Green Party riding association hold their candidate nomination meeting on February 5 at 4pm at Riverdale Library, click here for all the details. Read more »
I’ve been following the COP17 climate change conference in Durban, South Africa from right here in Riverdale. This will be a long, rambling omnibus post on my thoughts and concerns. Read more »
The Beaches Riverdale Mirror and East York Mirror have published a question-and-answer article featuring Tim Whalley and other candidates.
Follow this link to the whole article reproduced on Inside Toronto.
Here are Tim’s answers: Read more »
You can watch the debate live on Rogers TV or later, online.
The Local Campaign: Toronto-Danforth
Hosted by Dale Goldhawk
Monday, 2011 September 26, 9pm
Rogers TV cable 10 and 63, and online
Tim Whalley will be attending the Raise Green Voices rally with Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner.
Come meet Tim and hear Mike.
Tuesday, 2011 September 27, 6:30pm
87 Harbord St (beside Tim Grant’s campaign office)
From the announcement:
The televised Leader’s debate is Tuesday. Read more »
There will be a truly all-candidates debate on Thursday. All registered candidates have been invited.
Thursday, 2011 September 29, 7pm – 9pm
United Church, corner of Pape and O’Connor
Update: David Langer uploaded the complete video:
Pictures from our day at the farmers’ market. Read more »
Tuesday, 2011 September 20, 7 pm
Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute
(800 Greenwood Ave north of Danforth Ave)
Toronto-Danforth Trustee Cathy Dandy is holding a debate on Education and Tim Whalley, Green Party of Ontario candidate for Toronto-Danforth, will be one of the featured speakers. Come show your support for Tim and for education in Ontario!
Thanks, Chris, for these beautiful photos. Read more »
We’re now less than a month away from provincial election day. We’ve got a big team of volunteers helping Tim Whalley, our Green Party of Ontario candidate. But we always need more. Please let us know if you can help out in any way. There’s lots of fun, easy ways to help, either with a group of people together or on your own time at home. Here’s your first volunteer task: request a sign.
Small lawn sign (24″×16″) on wires
If you live in the Toronto-Danforth riding and want to show your support, please fill in the form below:
Big lawn sign (48″×32″) on stakes
Here’s the first part of the speech I made at the nomination meeting where I was chosen as the 2011 Green Party of Ontario candidate for Toronto-Danforth. I made some last-minute edits in pen, so there will be a slight delay before I post the rest.
I wanted to thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet you and to tell you a little bit about myself in order to help you make an important decision for the riding of Toronto-Danforth. As you make your decision, please consider my past experiences – I currently manage a not-for-profit organization that has grown considerably over the last few years, I have valuable experience in fundraising, organizational and financial management, have taught at the university level, volunteered for the Green Party of Canada and am involved with a number of local environmental and sustainable organizations and groups.
As a new father of a three month old boy, the decision to put my name up for nomination was one I considered carefully. Read more »
Wednesday, 2011 September 21 to Friday, September 30
10 am to 8 pm at your returning office
As soon as the election is called, you’ll be able to take advantage of the advance polls to cast your vote. The places and dates for the advance polls will be listed on your Notice of Registration Card that you’ll receive in the mail, or you can use Elections Ontario’s online application.
Wednesday, September 21 to Friday, 2011 September 30
10 am to 8 pm at your returning office Read more »
Thursday, 2011 October 6, 9 am to 9 pm
If you are qualified to vote and your name is on the Voters List, Elections Ontario will mail you a Notice of Registration Card that lists your voting location on election day, plus the dates, times and locations for advanced voting. Read more »
Monday, 2011 August 22, 7pm
Pape Library, 701 Pape Ave, upstairs meeting room
On Monday, 2011 August 22, the Green Party of Ontario’s Toronto-Danforth Constituency Association selects its candidate for the upcoming Ontario general election on 6 October.
Read more »
This note was written on May 1 by Sarah Kitai, the daughter of one of our exceptional, dedicated candidates, Georgina Wilcock from Don Valley West, and reflects a lot of the feelings many of us have felt. Election battles seem to be all about soundbites and jabs and media attention. Unsatisfying results affect all parties but it is particularly hard on Greens, because what we’re fighting for is not just seats or even a political vision – we’re fighting for a Parliament that supports humanity. The stakes really are that high, and it really is true that every other party is fundamentally compromised. Georgina, wrap Sarah in your arms and tell her you will never stop fighting for her future.
So, as our 41st federal election nears its inevitable conclusion, it seems appropriate to reflect on the highs and lows of the campaign. It has certainly been a long five weeks.I’ll start with the positives. I have not yet heard a single constituent deny the existence of climate change, or dismiss the environment as an issue not worthy of our attention. While rarely discussed in the media, these are nevertheless serious concerns on the minds of most Canadians. At the door, I’ve met intelligent, upstanding citizens with an appreciation of democracy and well-informed political opinions. Read more »
Elizabeth May did get elected.
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