2008 Candidate PROFILE
 Ard Van Leeuwen
Few Green Party members are as dedicated and devoted to the Green cause as Ard Van Leeuwen. A tremendous candidate, prolific blogger, and important contributor to policy and strategic discussions, Ard is one of the Green Party's strongest assets. On election night, Ard managed to win an impressive 17% of the vote in the riding of Dufferin—Caledon, making him the sixth most successful Green candidate in the country.
Ard is a promising candidate for the Green Party and given his commitment, passion, and perseverance, is one to watch for many elections to come.
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 Natalie Odd
On first thought, you may not expect that the strongest Green Party candidates would be found in Alberta. Yet Green candidates like Natalie Odd demonstrate that, when it comes from talented and eloquent voices, the Green message is heard loud and clear in the prairie province. As a result of her energy and efforts, Natalie achieved an incredible result in the riding of Calgary Centre, winning 16.7% of the vote and nearly doubling the NDP vote.
A member of her campaign team wrote Natalie "is an amazing candidate." She certainly is and promises to be one of the Green Party's brightest stars for years to come!
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GPO BY-ELECTION
 Looking to be part of a great, Green campaign? The Green Party of Ontario's Mike Schreiner, a local food advocate and entrepreneur, will be running in a by-election in Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock against the leader of the provincial Conservative Party. It promises to be an exciting race! You can contribute by making calls into the riding from wherever you are in the country. If you are interested in being part of a great team, making a difference, and getting some great campaign experience, visit www.mikeschreiner.ca or contact Bill Hewitt at bhewitt@gpo.ca.
Convention
The National Convention is right around the corner! This February 27th to March 1st join us in picturesque Pictou County, Nova Scotia for lively debates, great activities, and a variety of speakers. Make your mark on Green Party policy and shape the future of our organization. This is your opportunity to come together with Greens from across the country to chart the course for our party, our country, and the world. Click here to find out more or register now!
Green GEAR!
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Young GREENS COUNCIL
 Congrats to the newly elected Young Greens Council! Also a huge thank you to all of the hard work, dedication and passion demonstrated by the outgoing 2008 Council – you can be proud of your achievements and the difference you have made.
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News HIGHLIGHTS
Obama Unveils Green Plan, Lauded By Green Party of Canada
The Green Party of Canada praised President Obama's Green Plan. "Mr. Obama is showing real leadership, something that is sorely lacking right now in Canadian politics," leader Elizabeth May said.
Greens Demand Action from Harper on Khadr Case
The Green Party of Canada demanded that Stephen Harper take immediate action to bring Omar Khadr back to Canada. The only Canadian to be held at Guantanamo Bay, his lawyers have been asking for action from Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who has refused to help.
Green Party Stunned by Fiscal Recklessness
The federal leader of the Green Party expressed extreme disappointment in the federal budget. The Green Party, which had hoped to see a budget that would kick-start the economy with a plan to climb out of deficits, now worries the budget will do neither. |
From Adversity to Unity
Celebrating National Flag Day
Sometimes the most important achievements are the hardest to attain. This holds especially true for the adoption of our Canadian flag, which will celebrate its 44th birthday on February 15th. Our flag is one of our country's most potent national symbols, but this wasn't always the case.
The story of the red and white Maple Leaf flag is particularly powerful given today's harsh and intensely partisan political atmosphere. It is a story of perseverance through trying times to adopt a symbol that defines our nation and represents unity, freedom, and peace to Canadians and the world.
Canada went nearly a century without a unique flag to call its own. It wasn't for lack of trying. A number of Parliamentary committees were consecrated to look at creating a distinctively Canadian flag, but none of them could agree on a design.
During the Suez Crisis, Lester B. Pearson was troubled that the Government of Egypt would not accept Canadian peacekeepers because their uniforms, bearing the Canadian Red Ensign, displayed the Union Jack – the flag of Great Britain, who Egypt saw as aggressors. This inspired him to tackle this difficult issue once again.
Finally, in preparation for Canada's centenary year in 1967, and following the emotional "Great Flag Debate", Canada got its own flag.
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