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About Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

Bob Jonkman is a former Green Party of Canada candidate. He ran in Brantford-Brant for the 2019 federal election, and in Kitchener-Conestoga for the 2018 provincial and 2015 federal elections. Follow @BobJonkmanGPC@bobjonkman.ca in the #Fediverse (Mastodon, Pleroma, Friendica, PeerTube, &c).

Nora Fueten, 1940-2024

Posted on 20 January 2024 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

I was saddened to hear that Nora Fueten passed away on 10 January 2024. Nora was my campaign manager for the 2019 federal election. Nora was highly qualified for this, as she had previously run in the federal elections in … Continue reading →

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Karleigh Csordas for Brantford-Brant!

Posted on 6 September 2021 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

In 2019 I was welcomed by the Brant Greens and the people of Brantford-Brant as their Green Party candidate. For various reasons I’m not able to run this year, so I’m very happy that Karleigh Csordas stepped up to be … Continue reading →

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Speak Up on How and Where to Grow Ontario’s Greenbelt – Information Session for Greenbelt-West

Posted on 10 March 2021 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

Canadian Environmental Law Association Equity. Justice. Health. Speak Up on How and Where to Grow Ontario’s Greenbelt – Information Session for Greenbelt-West Webinar Date: Wednesday, March 10 – 7:00-8:15pm ET Registration is required Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and … Continue reading →

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Canadian Greens Making History #IWD2021

Posted on 8 March 2021 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

For #IWD2021 we celebrate the remarkable achievements of Green Party women in Canada. Here in Brantford—Brant, Nora Fueten has been our most successful Candidate so far, winning 7% of the vote when she ran in the old riding of Brant … Continue reading →

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Be Well: Your Water is Worth Protection – 7pm-9pm on Friday 4 March 2021

Posted on 4 March 2021 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

Attend this event to learn more about where your drinking water comes from, the threats to it, and how we can work together to protect it. About this Event Everyone should know where their drinking water comes from and that … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Annamie Paul!

Posted on 11 October 2020 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

On behalf of the Brant Greens, I’d like to add our congratulations to Annamie Paul, the Green Party of Canada’s newly minted leader. In the days following the election, Annamie rose to the challenge, demonstrating over and over why she … Continue reading →

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TODAY is the day! Vote #GPCldr

Posted on 3 October 2020 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

YouTube: CBC News: Green Party Leadership | Special Coverage | YouTube”>CBC News: Green Party Leadership | Special Coverage Voting in the Green Party of Canada 2020 leadership contest ends today at 3:30 pm Pacific Time, here in Ontario at 6 … Continue reading →

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The Importance Of Filling The Entire Ballot in Ranked Voting

Posted on 29 September 2020 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

Green Party of Canada members are currently voting for the next party leader. There are eight candidates, representing a wide spectrum of ideas, policies, and philosophies. Naturally, this has polarized the Green Party membership, who really like some candidates, and … Continue reading →

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More GPC Leadership Contest Events

Posted on 20 September 2020 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

GPC Leadership events are coming fast and furious as the end of the contest draws near. In case you missed it, here’s a link to the Green Party of Canada Leadership Debate hosted by the Ontario Clean Air Alliance, What … Continue reading →

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TONIGHT: Why Canada needs Guaranteed Livable Basic Income

Posted on 17 September 2020 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

Thursday, September 17, 2020 – 19:00 to 20:30 Tonight you’re invited to join Green Party MP Paul Manly as he hosts a virtual national town hall with Coalition Canada: Basic Income in discussion about the Guaranteed Livable Basic Income. The … Continue reading →