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Here is one of the posters we want to place in subway stations.

There are three stairway-sized posters:     Read more »

Yesterday

At a talk I attended on Friday afternoon with constitutional scholar Peter Russell, he pointed out that of the 51 democracies in the world today, 48 are led by either coalitions or minority governments acting with the support of other parties.  If Stephen Harper rejects coalitions, he rejects democracy, because democracy is all about coalition building, partnership, working together and finding solutions.

Morning

This morning at an interfaith breakfast organized by Greening Sacred Spaces, I ran into a colleague who pointed out that Stephen Harper got the vote of 22% of eligible voters – that’s 38% of the 59% of the electors who bothered to vote.  So many people are disgusted with government they don’t vote at all.  And with the support of  less than one quarter of voters, Harper thinks the right thing to do is ignore other parties.

At the interfaith breakfast, I was very impressed with Rabbi Miriam of the Danforth Jewish Circle, who said that whenever she thinks about the environment she is reminded of Genesis.  She quoted in Hebrew but paraphrased in Jewish the phrase:

The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.

Afternoon

Zito Hellas! I spent the afternoon at the Greek Independence Day Parade on the Danforth with two supporters and my young son carrying a Greek flag.  Then we bought some spanakopita and brought it back to the office we had just claimed at 1338 Danforth.  From now to election day, it will be open daily from 10am to 9pm.

The office was bustling all afternoon.  We have some very energetic local supporters who were helping move things around.  Thanks to Kashkoush and all his friends.  Six supporters went out with more window signs.  Our signs are up on Danforth, on Gerrard, on Donlands and Coxwell now.  My daughter and some young supporters made some progress towards a big sign over the office while office manager Jo Oppenheimer supervised the delivery of office furniture.

Evening

Our lawn signs are in print.  Our first flyers are in print.  Supporters and passers-by walked in and talked.  At 9pm, we were still talking to neighbours who had recently moved to the riding and wanted to know more about the Green Party.

This morning, a group of 30 Greens from all over the world gathered for breakfast in Cancun.  Most were officeholders in Europe, either in the EU Parliament or in country governments.  But municipal councillor Cathy Oke arrived from Melbourne, Australia, former Santa Monica mayor Mike Feinstein came from the United States, and four Canadian Greens joined in with three Brazilians, including the leader of the Brazilian Greens, Senator Marina Silva, who gathered 20 million votes in the last presidential election, earning 20% of the popular vote, 30% of the urban vote and winning the popular vote outright in Brazil’s capital city of Brasilia.

From left to right: Ronan Dantec, Deputy Mayor of the city of Nantes (France); Marina Silva, Presidential Candidate (Brazil); Dr Cathy Oke, City of Melbourne Councillor (Australia); Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu, Green Party of Canada Climate Change Critic; Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party of Canada

I had wanted to meet Marina ever since she left Lula’s government over disagreements about dam-building and other environmentally damaging policies and began to consider running for the Greens.     Read more »

Jim Harris will be speaking on “How cutting carbon can cut cost, raise revenue and mitigate risk of peak oil and rising gas prices” at the Post Carbon Toronto Annual General Meeting tonight.

Post Carbon Toronto AGM
Committee room 2 (on 2nd floor)
Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W
Suggested donation: $2

RSVP at MeetUp.com.  The description from that site:     Read more »

I’ve knocked on (nearly) every door in the riding and I’m starting all over again with a new postcard in May.

Here’s the new design for 2010:

Here’s the the text of the 2010 card:     Read more »

Thanks to the members of the Toronto-Danforth Federal Green Party for electing me to be the new CEO.     Read more »

James Hoggan is the Chair of the David Suzuki Foundation and the Canadian chapter of Al Gore’s The Climate Project.  I’m in the middle of reading his book Climate Cover-up: The Crusade to Deny Global Warming.  I frequently find myself referring to the DeSmogBlog.com website he oversees.  I’m looking forward to hearing him in person.

James Hoggan: Climate Cover-up
Tuesday, 2009 November 17, noon – 3 pm
Le Méridien King Edward Hotel, 37 King St East
The Empire Club in the Vanity Fair Ballroom
Tickets are $65, $50 for members – order online     Read more »

Eric Novak is a TV host, author and blogger who has spoken to thousands of people about global warming.  Eric will show how the world is changing due to global climate change.  He will also show how this crisis can be solved and that in the process, we have the ability to create an entirely new way of living that is both viable and sustainable.

An evening with Eric Novak of The Climate Project Canada
Wednesday, 2009 November 18, 7 pm – 9 pm
Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth Ave
(near Chester subway station) More info: 416-463-2179

Toronto candidates engage in pre-election mudslinging

Apart from the very specific support for arts and culture activities which the Green Party promotes, arts are integral to a green lifestyle which values local production by low-impact methods.     Read more »

An international day of climate action organized by 350.org and TorontoClimateCampaign.org.  Take a stand for a fair Copenhagen climate treaty that meets the science.  Here’s what happened in Ottawa:

And here’s what happened in Toronto:     Read more »

There’s an important and fun event in the park across the street from my house tomorrow.  From the Toronto-Chinese-Archway.com website (see also photos):

After almost ten years of hard work of the committee, the “Zhong Hua Men” dream will come true to the Chinese community!     Read more »

Here are some photos of Adriana     Read more »

The United Nations’ International Day of Peace is a global holiday when individuals, communities, nations and governments highlight efforts to end conflict and promote peace.  Green Party candidates celebrated this event at C’est What in Toronto.

Green Party candidates from all over Toronto and the GTA spoke out on peace at this event.     Read more »

This is one of my favourite cultural festivals in a riding known for its diversity and wonderful cultural events.     Read more »

This picture goes back a few weeks.     Read more »

Celebrating Frank de Jong
Saturday, 2009 Sep 12, noon – 7 pm
1 Donlea Drive (Bayview/Eglinton)

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Hear about the Green Party’s future from the women who’ll help shape it!

There will be an opportunity to mix and meet our honoured guests and you’ll have the opportunity to choose and own one of the books by our distinguished authors.

You will also have the chance to schmooze with other well-known personalities and enjoy a buffet reception.

Speakers and host     Read more »

In many ways, the morning rain and overcast sky made this the best Pride Parade I’ve ever been in.  The cool weather gave us all extra energy.  Here we are waiting for the parade to start.  Thanks Soo Luen for the photo.     Read more »

I’ve been getting out and meeting constituents with my new introductory postcard hot off the presses.  The reception has been great so far and it feels good to be talking to people.  Here’s what the card looks like:

In the image below, you can click on each of the major points to read more details about my proposals:

I look forward to meeting you when I swing by your neighbourhood.     Read more »

A few weeks ago I was nominated as the Green Party of Canada candidate for Toronto-Danforth for the next election.  I’m honoured and humbled by the supporters in this riding and their enthusiasm for starting the campaign.  Our success in the next election will depend on what the Green Party does best — building a community of people dedicated to building a better world and working respectfully together to achieve their goals.     Read more »

Thomas Homer-Dixon
Thurs, 2009 May 21, 7 pm
Sanford Fleming Building, Lecture Hall #1105
University of Toronto
10 King’s College Road

Thomas Homer-Dixon is the author of Carbon Shift: How the Twin Crises of Oil Depletion and Climate Change Will Define the Future.  Adriana will be there.     Read more »

Hi.  I’m the newly nominated Toronto-Danforth candidate for the Green Party of Canada.  I’m energized by a campaign that I believe in, the hope of changing the political dialogue, and the opportunity to help build a future for our children.

Whatever your political leanings, if you’d like to meet me, I’d love to meet you.  I promise not to ask for money.

World Environment Day Party
to meet and greet my future constituents
and campaign supporters
Friday, 2009 June 5, 7 pm
18 Victor Ave (my house)
two blocks north of Gerrard, just east of Broadview

Frank de Jong, Green Party of Ontario Leader, will a special guest at an Ethiopian community event in our riding.  Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu, Toronto-Danforth Green Party of Canada nominated candidate, will also attend.

Update: Here’s a photo of Adriana speaking at the event from the event clipped from Hawarya Ethiopian newspaper:
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