Monthly Archives: October 2015

Soundbites and other videos

Laurel’s Sheridan College based multi-media skills have been getting a real workout in this campaign.  There is still much video that won’t make it online before the election, but we’ve got a few uploaded to the Bob JonkmanGPC YouTube Channel, … Continue reading

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7 Minutes on Proportional Representation

On Saturday, 3 October 2015 the Fair Vote Canada Waterloo Region Chapter held an all-candidates meeting on Electoral Reform at Forest Heights Library. Here’s a 7 minute excerpt from that meeting in which I explain why Canada should adopt Proportional … Continue reading

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Carbon Fees and Dividends

Somebody asked: Can anyone explain to me exactly how the fee and dividend system is better than cap and trade? I first read about carbon cap and trade in Scientific American in the 1980s when it was still an economic … Continue reading

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Strategic Voting Doesn’t Work, Redux

I’m going to aim one last kick at the “Strategic Voting” can. Now that there is a feel for the relative strengths of the candidates in each riding, there are people who think they can manipulate the First-Past-The-Post system to … Continue reading

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Here’s Why

Here’s a very short (and shareable!) video to explain why I chose Green. Watch on YouTube: Why Green?

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How to Vote

When you arrive at the poll location, present your Voter Information Card to make it easy for the Elections Canada staff to direct you to the correct polling station. Go to your assigned poll, present your identification and the Elections … Continue reading

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A Green Town Hall — Guelph, 8 October 2015

Guelph Town Hall held 8 October 2015 with Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) and Gord Miller (Guelph) Mike Schreiner introduces Elizabeth May and Gord Miller It’s a packed house! Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands) Gord Miller (Guelph) Ann Raney (King–Vaughan) and Justin … Continue reading

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Foxboro Green Debate is Online!

The Foxboro Green Debate is on Bob Jonkman’s YouTube channel: YouTube: Debate at Foxboro Green Debaters at Foxboro Green Talking to residents after the debate

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Elizabeth May & Gord Miller Town Hall October 8th!

Guelph Town Hall with Elizabeth May and Gord Miller!!! Thursday, October 08, 2015 ~ 7:30pm at the Cutten Club 190 College Ave East, Guelph ON Event Description 5:00 pm- Canvass with Gord (this is so much fun in Guelph!) 7:30 … Continue reading

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Rogers Local Campaign Kitchener-Conestoga All Candidate Debate

Before the gloves come off: (left to right) Art Sinclair (Chamber of Commerce), Tim Louis (Liberal Candidate), Bob Jonkman (Green Party Candidate), Eric Drozd (host), James Villeneuve (NDP Candidate), Rich Hodgson (Libertarian Candidate) & Harold Albrecht (Conservative Candidate) Comparing Lottery … Continue reading

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