Category Archives: Green Party of Canada

Green Party of Canada

Soundbites and other videos

Posted on 18 October 2015 by Bob Jonkman, Green Party Candidate for Kitchener-Conestoga

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

Posted on 17 October 2015 by Bob Jonkman, Green Party Candidate for Kitchener-Conestoga

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

Posted on 17 October 2015 by Bob Jonkman, Green Party Candidate for Kitchener-Conestoga

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

Posted on 16 October 2015 by Bob Jonkman, Green Party Candidate for Kitchener-Conestoga

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

Posted on 14 October 2015 by Laurel L. Russwurm

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

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A Green Town Hall — Guelph, 8 October 2015

Posted on 9 October 2015 by Laurel L. Russwurm

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!

Posted on 8 October 2015 by Laurel L. Russwurm

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!

Posted on 7 October 2015 by Laurel L. Russwurm

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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Must Watch: Rogers Cable Debate Today!

Posted on 5 October 2015 by Laurel L. Russwurm

Election time is debate season for candidates.  Bob (pictured above at the Foxboro Centre Debate) has done well in every debate .   Tonight you can watch the debate live on Rogers Cable! Watch it LIVE on Rogers ~ October … Continue reading →

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Chamber of Commerce All-Candidate Debate in Elmira

Posted on 4 October 2015 by Laurel L. Russwurm

You’ll find more photos in Laurel’s Flickr album. The entire debate is on video at Kitchener-Conestoga Federal Candidate Forum on YouTube. (All photos are CC BY)

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