Welcome to the Sudbury Federal Green Party Association page. To find out if you live within our electorate district riding please visit the Elections Canada website and input your postal code
The Green Party of Canada was founded at a conference held at Carleton University in Ottawa in 1983. Under its first leader, Dr. Trevor Hancock, the party ran 60 candidates in the 1984 federal election. The Green Party of Canada is independent of other green parties around the world but remains philosophically aligned with them. The Green Party begins with the basic premise that all life on the planet is interconnected and that humans have a responsibility to protect and preserve the natural world. The Green Party of Canada, like its provincial counterparts in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, supports green economics, progressive social planning and responsible and accountable governance. Since its inception, the party has been developing as an organization, expanding its membership and improving its showing at the polls. In the 2000 federal election, the party fielded 111 candidates, up from 78 in 1997. On June 28, 2004, the Green Party of Canada made history when it became only the fourth federal political party ever to run candidates in all 308 ridings. It also earned the more dubious distinction of being the only party running a full slate to be excluded from the televised leaders’ debate. When the ballots were counted, the Green Party secured 4.3 percent of the popular vote, thereby surpassing the 2 percent threshold required for party financing under new Elections Canada rules. Momentum for change continued to build around this new political voice for Canadians and in the election held January 23, 2006 the Green Party again ran 308 candidates and increased its share of the popular vote to 4.5 percent, once again securing federal financing as a result. Later that year, the party’s new federal leader, Elizabeth May, made Green Party history when she finished second in a by-election in the riding of London North Centre. May earned 25.8% of the vote, the best ever result for a Green Party candidate, finishing ahead of the Conservative and NDP candidates in the process.
Green Party of Canada Constitution
History of the Sudbury Federal Green Party Association:
The Sudbury Federal Green Party Association was founded in March, 2007. Having a Green Party Electoral District Association (EDA) is very important for the Sudbury Greens as the Green Party of Canada will be active, not just at election time, but throughout the year. Not only will the EDA make sure there is a “Green” Candidate in any upcoming federal election they will also support other “Green” movements in Sudbury. The Sudbury Federal Green Party Association voted in their new Executive in May, 2009.
All meetings will be listed on the events page, please be sure to check and see if you can attend our meetings. Minutes for meetings will be provided via email upon request.
Sudbury Federal Green Party Association Constitution
How to get involved:
If you would like to become involved with the Sudbury Federal Green Party Association you can become a member of the Green Party of Canada. If you become a Green Party member, you will play an active role by having a voice on Green Party policies, as well as the right to vote on who will represent us as a candidate during any future election campaigns. Also, as a card holding member you have a right to step forward as an executive member of the association, or even as a possible candidate for any future election. To find out more about becoming a member you can contact our membership administrator Leo Anger . Membership fees are a min of $10.00.
Note: You cannot be a member of any other political party if you wish to become a member of the GPC.
N.B: Donations over $20.00 must be made by cheque to the Sudbury Federal Green Party Association.
If becoming a member is not an option for you, you can become a "friend" of the Green Party. By becoming a "friend" of the Green Party you would be put on our contact list so we can contact you for important events. If this is a better way for you to become involved please contact our Membership Administrator,Leo Anger.
The SFGPA is always looking for volunteers especially during an election.
Another way of getting involved is posting a sing on your lawn or in your window.
Sudbury Federal Green Party Association Executive Members:
N.B.: Five of the executive position's are currently vacant if you are interested in filling one of these position or finding out more about the different position please contact our CEO
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Chief Executive Officer: (705) 688-8641 |
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Financial Agent: (705) 524-2558 |
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Organizing Chair: (705) 560-7499 |
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Membership Administrator: (705) 525-7144 |
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Membership Coordinator:
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Communications Chair: (705) 525-7144 |
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Elections Readiness Chair:
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Fundraising/Events Chair:
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Policy Chair : (705) 524-2558 |
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Sudbury Federal Green Party Association Candidate
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