Author Archives: Laurel L. Russwurm

Gazoduq Pipeline: Just Say Non!

May 29th, 2018: Trudeau Government announced it was buying the Trans Mountain pipeline. On August 30th, 2018, the sale was approved by Kinder Morgan shareholders, and the Court Overturned the Pipeline Approval. June 17th, 2019, a National climate emergency was … Continue reading

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Elizabeth May appoints Jo-Ann Roberts Interim GPC Leader

Watch the complete CPAC video of the Press Conference Deputy GPC Leader Daniel Green (Outremont GPC candidate) , GPC MP Paul Manly, (Nanaimo-Ladysmith), John Kidder (Mission—Matsqui—Fraser Canyon GPC candidate),  GPC MP Elizabeth May (Saanich—Gulf Islands), GPC MP Jenica Atwin (Fredericton), … Continue reading

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#GreenWave 3 Things to Do In E-DAY 2019 in #BrantfordBrant

1. VOTE WHERE If you have not received your voting card, you can find out where to go to vote with the poll finder on the Elections Canada website: FIND YOUR VOTING STATION If you receive an automated message telling … Continue reading

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Green BBQ & Social Fundraiser Tonight! (Sat, 12 Oct 2019)

Come join the Brant Greens for drinks and a barbeque! Saturday October 12th 6:00pm – 9:00pm Steel Wheel Brewery 105 Powerline Road, Brantford, Ontario Canada BBQ with local organic beef burgs and beyond meat burgs, potato salad, and some munchies. … Continue reading

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#FridaysForFuture Canada #ClimateStrike #BrantfordBrant

#Canada #ClimateStrike Today!! #BrantfordBrant @FridaysFutureWR pic.twitter.com/bbwAxtkRJg — Bob Jonkman, Brantford-Brant Green Party Candidate (@BobJonkmanGPC) September 27, 2019 PARIS Ontario NOON – 1pm Paris Town Hall, Paris ON https://bobjonkman.ca/event/paris-climatestrike/?instance_id=618 BRANTFORD Ontario 2 – 3 PM STEAM Academy 411 Elgin Street, Brantford, … Continue reading

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The Election Sign Issue

Every candidate knows the importance of election signs. When people put up a candidate’s sign in their yard, they are endorsing that candidate’s campaign and signalling their support to their neighbors. It’s not going to surprise anyone to learn Green … Continue reading

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Fall Fair Fun

Every candidate from every party needs to get 100 verified signatures from qualified voters in their riding before Elections Canada will add their name to the ballot. This isn’t an endorsement, it tells Elections Canada the candidate is a real … Continue reading

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Pre-Election Fun: Labor Day Weekend

We’ve been very busy getting geared up for the 2019 Election Campaign.  We’re planning on hosting weekly “Coffee With the Candidate” events where anyone can drop by for an informal chat, ask me any questions they might have about about … Continue reading

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Global Climate Strike March 15!

YouTube: Fridays For Future – March 1st March The School Climate Strike movement inspired by 15 year old Greta Thunberg is going global on Friday March 15th, 2019.  Kids of all ages are encouraged to come make some noise! In … 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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