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TORONTO – The robocalls scandal shows the need for a wider clean-up of our electoral system, says the Green Party of Canada.  “First of all, we need to have a public commission of inquiry into the robocalls scandal and get to the bottom of it.  But we also need to look at wider issues including the investigative power of Elections Canada, the increasing use of negative election tactics, and whether more teeth need to be added to the Elections Act,” said Green Leader Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands.

Green candidate in the ongoing Toronto-Danforth by-election Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu agreed, “The robocalls scandal involves such a volume of complaints and is so widespread, it should now be turned over for a full public inquiry.  Then we need to make sure that Elections Canada can handle any future complaints.”     Read more »

Quoting Joanna Lavoie, writing in InsideToronto.com, quoting Adriana at the all-candidates meeting:

However, a number of hot-button issues did come up during the debate, notably the alleged robo-calls scandal, the questionable automated calls during the May 2011 election, and how to restore voter confidence in light of it.

Green Party candidate Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu said her party’s leader Elizabeth May is the only parliamentarian to open her budget to the public.

“I’d like to see more transparency across the board,” she said of the scandal, which she called “a serious, criminal act.”

Further, she pointed to the Greens’ support for proportional representation, adding if implemented, the robo-call scheme wouldn’t have been as effective as a much smaller percentage of the voting population would have been impacted.

Friday, 2012 Feb 24 – Sunday, 2012 Feb 26
Campaign Headquarters, 393 Danforth Ave

Young Greens, we need your help, Meet other Young Greens, have a blast, and help us win this by-election.

The campaign will pay ALL of your expenses while you are with us; food, drink, local transportation, and accommodations (if you are coming in from out of town).  Anyone who volunteers over 10 hours gets a free t-shirt,  and we have other prizes and events planned for our volunteers.     Read more »

Taken in the Autumn of 2011 by Steve Carty.

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Friday, 2012 March 2, 7pm – 9pm
Estonian House, 958 Broadview Avenue

Come meet Green Party Leader and Canada’s first Green MP, Elizabeth May, joined by Deputy Leader Georges Laraque.  Elizabeth and Georges will be in the riding to answer all your questions about Green Party policy and how Adriana will help double your voice in Parliament.

Bring your questions and meet:

• Elizabeth May — Green Party Leader and Member of Parliament.
• Georges Laraque — Green Party Deputy Leader, animal welfare advocate, and retired NHL player.
• Adriana Mugnatto-Hamu — Green Party candidate for Toronto-Danforth and community activist.

Update: Videos and photos from the event:     Read more »