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That kind of sums it up.  What a wonderful send-off I got from my whole team, plus other supporters from this riding and others.

Former Green Party leader Jim Harris at last night’s event: “No wonder the other leaders don’t want Elizabeth May in the debates – because she would mop the floor with them”.

Our first flyers are in and distribution is about to begin.  As of last night, our signs were finally on the presses.  The company had been having problems with their presses, causing a delay of 3 days.  But this weekend we hope to start getting lawn signs out.

I also canvassed my first poll with cards in hand.  That’s what I’ll be doing for most of the rest of the campaign.  Getting out and meeting people.

I’ve been stunned by the number of people walking into our office, many not even Green Party supporters, asking what they can do to help Elizabeth get into the debates.

Here’s what you can do:  Sign the petition.  Find out more.

Within days, a man-made environmental catastrophe could be initiated in one of the most environmentally fragile countries on earth: a massive coal mine in Bangledesh is poised for approval despite a years-long protest movement to stop it.

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In the Toronto Star today, Peter Russell explained and demonstrated how we elect a Parliament and not a leader, that any new government must enjoy the support of the majority of elected members in the Commons, and how Harper’s implication that a coalition is illegitimate is, well, wrong.

When we hold an election we do not directly elect a prime minister. We elect a House of Commons. It is this elected chamber of Parliament that decides who governs the country.

There is a good explanation of why we know this is so, with precedents and rules.

Saturday, 2011 March 26, 2 pm to 4 pm
Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St East

Film and discussion on “The Power of Community”. See how the collapse of the Soviet Union cut Cuba’s oil and food supplies, affecting transportation and their entire livelihood. Learn about their creative community solutions. Our discussion will relate to obstacles to our own local resilience and food sources, and possible solutions. Presented by Transition Toronto and East End Transition Enthusiasts. FREE admission. Cookies provided while supplies last.

RSVPs appreciated to transitiontoronto@gmail.com or 647-208-1810. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/TransitionToronto/.