BATTLE RIVER–CROWFOOT, AB – Longtime environmental advocate and small-scale farmer Douglas Gook will once again represent the Green Party of Canada in the upcoming August 18 by-election in Battle River–Crowfoot.

Gook ran in the riding during the April general election and says he’s excited to keep building relationships and sharing practical solutions with local residents.

“Listening and talking solutions to thousands of the good people of Battle River–Crowfoot is my favourite part of being a candidate,” said Gook. “As your MP, I’ll work to introduce a new level of community-led democracy—where every neighbourhood and town can have direct input into the work of their MP.”

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May voiced her support: “I have known Doug Gook for at least 30 years. Neither of us were in politics when we met through grassroots volunteer environmental work. I know he has his heart in the right place and will work hard in the upcoming by-election to earn the trust of the voters of Battle River–Crowfoot.”

Gook brings more than 50 years of experience in organic farming, forestry, wildcrafting, and community organising. He’s passionate about supporting local co-operative businesses and says it’s time to push back against growing corporate control of Alberta’s economy.

“More than 70% of Alberta’s oil and gas industry is controlled by companies based outside of Canada,” said Gook. “That weakens local economies and makes it harder to take action on the climate emergency.”

Gook got his start in activism at age 14, when he helped fight off a coal power project that threatened his family farm in B.C.’s Hat Creek Valley. He later joined campaigns against coal mining in southwestern Alberta and has been a strong voice for clean water and healthy communities ever since.

Gook says voters in Battle River–Crowfoot have a chance to lead by example. “This by-election is an opportunity to send a powerful message,” he said. “Electing the first Green MP from this riding would show that we’re ready to step up and help shape a better future—for our region, and for all our children.”

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Contact:
Douglas Gook



Green Party Candidate for Battle River–Crowfoot


250-991-1317


douglas.gook@greenparty.ca