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Three Steps to a Sane Economy
Sunday, 12 April 2009
By Mike Nickerson

Amidst today's uncertainties, is an historic opportunity to secure our lives and the lives of those we love. First we must recognize the common cause of the financial and ecological crises - that human activity is touching planetary limits.

In order to achieve a balanced relationship with the Earth, we need to picture a new order in our hearts and in our minds. Then, each time we buy food, pump gas or have a conversation with a friend, we can advance long-term well-being. As enough minds ripen the images, change happens.
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Greens vow equity, transparency in choosing candidates under MMP
Thursday, 27 September 2007

Toronto - Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 - Green Party of Ontario Leader Frank de Jong held a press conference at Queen's Park today to reveal the democratic process his party would use to choose list candidates under the Mixed Member Proportional (MMP) voting system.

"Some people are trying to mislead Ontarians by suggesting that MMP would allow parties to subvert the democratic process," Frank de Jong said. "They clearly underestimate the voting public."
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Steal This Green Idea
Thursday, 27 September 2007
Article by: Kate Heartfield, member of the editorial board of the Ottawa Citizen.

The people of Ontario have a real conundrum ahead of them. The only party
with a position on faith-based schools that makes sense has no chance of
forming the government.

I'm talking about the Greens, who got together, hashed it out, and decided
that the government should fund one secular system (in both languages) and
leave private schooling to the private sector.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 September 2007 )
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Ontario Referendum
Sunday, 09 September 2007
Ontario Referendum: Which electoral system should Ontario use to elect members to the provincial legislature?  Read more: http://www.yourbigdecision.ca/en_ca/default.aspx
 
Letter of Support to CCAMU
Tuesday, 04 September 2007
To: Community Coalition Against Mining Uranium c/o Mr. John Kittle

Dear John,

We live in a region renowned for its natural beauty, its pristine lakes and its peaceful and calm lifestyle. We need to protect this environment for the benefit of the future generations of Lanark, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 September 2007 )
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Climate Change
Monday, 03 September 2007

We all share this beautiful planet and aspire to a high quality of life for ourselves and our descendants. But the scientific community’s near-unanimous conclusion is that, if left unchallenged, climate change will make life very difficult for humans and drive many other species to extinction. Now is the time to take action.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 06 September 2007 )
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Major Issues Summary
Monday, 03 September 2007

The Green Party of Ontario’s goal is to build a fair and just society in balance with nature. A society that values the health and vitality of our families, local communities and economies. We strive to achieve this balance through sound fiscal management and progressive social policies. Our solutions acknowledge the interdependence of the economy and the environment.
Last Updated ( Monday, 03 September 2007 )
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Mixed Member Proportional Voting System
Monday, 03 September 2007

The Green Party urges every Ontarian to vote in favour of the Citizens' Assembly's recommendation in the Oct. 10 referendum.  The time is long overdue for Ontario to join the majority of democratic states worldwide whose voting systems ensure that every vote matters.

Last Updated ( Monday, 03 September 2007 )
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