Archive for 2007 September

Green Party supporters won’t be able to hear their leader at the Provincial Leaders’ Debate on Sept 20, so Frank de Jong is giving them an alternative.

The Green Party of Ontario is throwing a party for all Green Party supporters where he will respond in real time to the questions being posed during the debate.  Results will be broadcast over the Internet.

Green Party Leader’s Debate Party
Thursday, 2007 September 20, 6pm
Pantages Hotel and Spa
200 Victoria St, Toronto
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Several people have asked me about the Green Party’s stand on Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) representation, which will be put to a referendum simultaneously with the provincial election this October 10.  I urge everyone to consider voting for Patrick Kraemer and strongly suggest that everyone vote YES to MMP.

The Green Party supports proportional representation and mixed-member proportional is among the best democratic systems available.  To explain why, I asked my friend Sharon Howarth, who is devoting every moment of her time to promoting MMP.  Here are her comments:     Read more »

This in response to a story in the Toronto Star (September 13, 2007) which filled me with horror and outrage!     Read more »

David Hughes is a senior geoscientist at Natural Resources Canada. He has 35 years experience studying energy resources for the Geological Survey of Canada, the government of Canada and the private sector. He will be talking about the future of energy in Canada.

The Future of Energy
Tuesday, 2007 September 11, 7 pm
City Hall, Council Chambers
at Bay and Queen streets
free     Read more »

I spent much of the summer in Central Nova, helping Elizabeth out in her New Glasgow office and staying at her home.  I’m completely convinced she’s going to be the next MP from Central Nova.     Read more »