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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).

Join me for Green Drinks in Paris

Posted on 13 September 2019 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

The 43rd Canadian federal Election is on! Mr Trudeau decided to call it a little early, on the day of Mike Schreiner’s Brantford—Brant Town Hall. The event was well attended, and turned out to be an excellent opportunity to discuss … Continue reading →

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Acceptance speech at the Brant Greens Nomination Meeting, 21 May 2019

Posted on 4 July 2019 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

On Tuesday, 21 May 2019 the Brant Greens held a nomination meeting, and I was selected as the Green Party of Canada candidate for Brantford-Brant. Here’s the video of my acceptance speech: YouTube: Bob Jonkman: GPC Candidate for Brantford—Brant

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The Green Party of Canada prefers a Mixed Member Proportional voting sytem

Posted on 15 June 2019 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

Someone asked: I don’t understand how AV “institutionalizes strategic voting” – if one is able to rank their preferences there is never a need to “vote strategically”… you put the candidate you would prefer most as your first choice, and … Continue reading →

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Nova Vita Heels to Heal Walk 2019 Sunday!

Posted on 6 June 2019 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

On Sunday I’ll be participating in my first ever Nova Vita Heels to Heal Walk 2019 SUNDAY June 9th, 2019 12:30pm Harmony Square, Brantford YouTube:

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Bob Jonkman is the Brantford–Brant Green Party Candidate

Posted on 22 May 2019 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

Hi. My name is Bob Jonkman, and I’m the Green Party candidate for Brantford–Brant. Today I had the privilege of speaking those words for the first time. I was at the Brant Greens AGM, where I was selected as the … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Mike Morrice and Kirsten Wright!

Posted on 6 March 2019 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

There was a packed house for the Kitchener Centre and Waterloo Green Party nomination contest, held at Descendants Brewery on Wednesday, 6 March 2019. Congratulations to Mike Morrice for winning the Kitchener Centre nomination! …and to Kirsten Wright for winning … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Kitchener–Conestoga!

Posted on 8 June 2018 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

The election is over, the ballots have been counted, and there are new MPPs everywhere. I’d like to congratulate Mike Harris Jr. on his election win to become the MPP for Kitchener–Conestoga. I’d also like to thank my co-candidates: Kelly … Continue reading →

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Believe In Your Vote

Posted on 7 June 2018 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

It’s election day, and as I write this there are only four hours left to vote. If you haven’t done so already, get out there! If you are still undecided, look at the party platform, listen to the candidates speak … Continue reading →

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New Hamburg Board of Trade All Candidates Meeting, 29 May 2018

Posted on 7 June 2018 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

In the evening of Tuesday, 29 May 2018 the New Hamburg Board of Trade hosted an All Candidates Meeting at Puddicombe House. YouTube: New Hamburg Board of Trade Debate (2018) We discuss a variety of issues important to the citizens … Continue reading →

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KW Chamber of Commerce Debate, 29 May 2018

Posted on 7 June 2018 by Bob Jonkman (he/him/his)

On Tuesday, 29 May 2018 some of the candidates in Kitchener–Conestoga were invited to a debate by the Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of Commerce. The debate was moderated by Jeff Pickle of 570AM News, and recorded by Rogers Cable. YouTube: The … Continue reading →