Press Releases
Open Letter to AMO: Green Party makes Waste Diversion a Priority
Dear Members of the Association of the Municipalities of Ontario,
Thank you for your June 30th release Waste Diversion Needs Support from All Political Parties. In response, I would like to outline the Green Party plan to deliver sensible, long-term solutions to your waste diversion concerns
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Green Party leads the way in delivering sensible, long-term solutions for waste diversion
Toronto, Ontario – The Green Party of Ontario became the first party to publicly present their Waste Diversion strategy in response to The Association of Municipalities of Ontario. AMO posed a question to all provincial political parties last month regarding the growing burden placed on municipalities to handle waste, a burden inevitably passed on to tax payers.
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Super Saturday Canvassing
Dear Green Party members and supporters,
I hope you have been enjoying this amazing summer we’ve been having, spending time with family and friends. As you all know, the October 6th election is fast approaching and we want to reach as many voters as possible to share our five-point plan!
I want to take a moment to let you know about a new initiative we will be launching called Super Saturday!
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Open letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty re: Ontario Energy Board decision to deny approval for Toronto Hydro conservation programs
The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto ON M7A 1A1
19 July 2011
RE: Open Letter regarding OEB decision to deny approval for Toronto Hydro conservation programs
Dear Honourable Dalton McGuinty:
I am writing to express the Green Party’s concern about the sad state of energy efficiency and conservation programs in Ontario.
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The Green Party Needs Your Help
Dear Green Party Supporter:
As time continues its relentless march towards Election Day, the Green Party is preparing for our most strategic campaign to date. The past several months have been exciting, and we need you to be part of it by renewing your GPO membership today.
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Foreign civilian workers fleeing Libya subject to human rights abuses and violent reprisals
OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada is calling attention to a developing humanitarian crisis as hundreds of thousands of migrant workers are trying to escape the intensifying civil
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Green Party of Ontario launches campaign to include Mike Schreiner in Provincial Leaders’ Debate
Toronto, Ontario – With the Provincial Election less than 90 days away, the Green Party of Ontario has launched a campaign to include Mike Schreiner in Provincial Leaders’ debate.
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Supporting Northern Ontario Jobs
The Corporation of the City of North Bay
Office of the City Clerk
200 McIntyre St. E.
PO Box 360
North Bay, ON P1B 8H8
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Ontario Greens Champion Local Food Procurement
Today, the City of Toronto votes on a motion concerning local food procurement. Some of which may be produced right here in our community.
The Green Party of Ontario believes in fiscal responsibility and long term planning. We also promote healthy living and access to nutritious food for all Ontarians. For this reason we have always stood behind our local farms and the food they produce. We encourage the city of Toronto to do the same when they vote on a local food procurement policy for the city.
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We need your help to support clean water and prime farmland
Dear Friends, community members and supporters,
As a resident of Dufferin-Caledon for over 20 years, I am writing today to ask for your help.
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Canada must pressure the newly elected Burmese Government to move towards full democracy
OTTAWA - The Green Party of Canada urges Canada to pressure the new Burmese government to show its intent to move quickly towards a democratic state that respects the freedom of sp
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East Africa facing climate crisis and possible famine
OTTAWA - The situation in East African is becoming dire and a quick Canadian response could save many lives, says the Green Party. Following up on an awareness campaign by th
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Green Party one of three parties looking for someone to carry banner
By Jon Thompson
In an effort to put its roots down, the Green Party of Ontario is extending a branch to the Kenora-Rainy River riding, looking for a candidate to carry its banner into the provincial election this fall.
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Thousands of Canadians apologize to the world for Canadian asbestos
OTTAWA – One week after launching the “We’re sorry” campaign, thousands of Canadians have joined the Facebook group and emailed imsorry@green
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Green Party supports Calgary Stampede, urges end to calf roping
CALGARY – Green Party Leader Elizabeth May will attend the Calgary Stampede again this year, showing her support for an iconic Canadian event.
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Green Party of Ontario to Participate in Toronto Pride Parade
TORONTO - Green Party of Ontario Leader, Mike Schreiner, is looking forward to marching in the Pride Parade with his fellow candidates and Green Party supporters, on this last weekend of Pride celebrations.
“Each year I look forward to this opportunity to express our unwavering support for the LGBTQ community. Embracing our diversity will help us build more liveable communities for all members of society,” said Schreiner.
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2011 Calendar Contest
We live in a province teeming with life that is rich in diversity. No matter where you live - from the Golden Horseshoe to the James Bay Frontier or from the Ottawa Valley to the Lake of the Woods - you need not travel far to see alluring beauty all around you. We are truly fortunate to live in such a magnificent province.
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Last chance to submit your photos
Dear Green Party friend:
Today is the final day for accepting submissions for the Green Party of Ontario's second annual Calendar Contest!
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Apologizing to the world for blocking asbestos listing
OTTAWA – The Green Party of Canada has launched the “We’re sorry!” campaign to apologize to the rest of the world for the Harper government’s action on asbestos.
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Reducing gridlock saves time and money
Inefficient transportation systems are a drain on Ontario’s economy. Traffic congestion costs our economy billions in lost productivity and accounts for 33% of Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions. Traffic is also a large contributor to air pollution.
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