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greWhy I'm running for President of the Green Party of Canada I am excited about the potential that the Green Party has for positively shaping the world that we live in. As an active member of the Green Party of Canada and the Green Party of Ontario, I have been a three time Candidate, Regional organizer, attendee at various international conferences and elections, and a member of numerous committees. I feel very strongly that we are just beginning to tap what is possible for us. For me, there is one overwhelming key to solving any problem that we as citizens want to tackle at any level of government. People need to be more aware of how their government works, how their money is spent, and how they can be of influence. Citizens need to have more understanding of the options available for how to change their own governance. There is too much power in too few hands in this country and the Greens, more than any other party, are passionate about humbly putting power where it truly belongs - in the hands of citizens. Really. I’ve followed politics long enough to see a disturbing and frustrating pattern that needs to change. Old line parties give eloquent speeches about abuses of power while in opposition, only to see them follow suit when the colour of power changes hands. Green Party members and local riding associations can make a tremendous difference by putting their collective energies and experience together in order to inject new meaning into the term democracy. The public is starving for this. Greens around the world have delivered on this promise of inclusive governance in a principled fashion. Our one MP, Elizabeth May, is already demonstrating what a better democracy should be about, and she is doing so with incredible skill and passion. I look forward to your ongoing input as to how to we, as members of the Green Party of Canada, can collectively continue to shape a better, a more stable, and a more sustainable Canada.Jun 14, 2012 7:13 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
October
- greKeep voting Green. It works. http://www.markmackenzie.ca/blog/keep-voting-green-it-worksOct 05, 2011 1:43 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
September
- greCongratulations/félicitations to John Streicker, Ard Van Leeuwen, Pierre Trembley and Kate Storey who will comprise the new Executive of the Federal Council of the Green Party of Canada. Also confirmed for the Federal Council are provincial/territorial reps Kim Melton, Drew Fenwick, Richard Noel, David Coon, and Robert Miller. Best wishes to all.Sep 07, 2011 11:27 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
August
- greTwo more days left for Green Party of Canada members to vote in internal elections. I have posted blogs on Meaningful Membership and Federal Provincial Cooperation at www.markmackenzie.ca Please have a look and please make sure that you vote!Aug 23, 2011 8:46 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- grewill be heading to Montreal later this afternoon to discuss Green Party development with Quebec Greens. Certainly politics is unpredictable in Quebec and the door is always open for new ideas. In Quebec and in all provinces, we need to expand our core capacity at the riding level.NDP support in Quebec could plummet if Layton doesn't return: Nanos | The Hill Times - Canada's Poli
Aug 09, 2011 4:26 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean - greHeading off with the boys to join other Greens in New Brunswick to make a statement about the fracking in the province. Fracking is what a society does when it has shaped its energy usage so solidly around non-renewable resources.Aug 01, 2011 7:10 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
July
- greHad a very productive meeting with the Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe Greens last night. We talked about membership, fracking, bike lanes, financing for the GPC and how to get the message out to the public about who we are. I will look forward to seeing many of the Moncton area Greens again this Monday in Fredericton at a demonstration against hydrofracking in N.B.Jul 26, 2011 5:00 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greI will be driving to Moncton, New Brunswick today to meeting with local Greens and youth to discuss future governance and opportunities for the Green Party of Canada. Weather looks like it will be great through N.B. I will be in the Annapolis Valley and Halifax tomorrow.Jul 25, 2011 5:22 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
May
- greMay 17, 2011 10:20 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greElection Night Celebration for Ottawa West-Nepean Greens will be at Summerhays Grill at 1971 Baseline Rd. from about 9 p.m. May 2nd to about 11 p.m. Hope you can join us!May 01, 2011 5:24 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
April
- greApr 30, 2011 12:55 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greWith the fifth wind event in #elxn41 now 100 km hr I'm starting to think Earl McRae was onto something with tiny signsApr 28, 2011 2:45 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greApr 26, 2011 12:13 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greWill be representing the #GPC tonight at an All Party debate on Education and Research www.markmackenzie.ca/eventsApr 26, 2011 11:43 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greApr 22, 2011 11:23 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greWebsite has been down all day, for those wondering. Caught up in a massive failure involving Amazon servers in the Northeast, some big names affected. We are hopeful that this situation will be rectified soon.Apr 21, 2011 3:26 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greHad fun chalking directions to Firday (Earth Day!)'s advance poll from Algonquin College with other Greens and students. Some unsuspecting souls who weren't heading to exams were corralled to join in the video we made. Will post up something soon.Apr 21, 2011 11:03 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greApr 20, 2011 3:31 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greApr 18, 2011 12:21 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greApr 15, 2011 7:11 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greApr 14, 2011 8:01 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- grehttp://www.vancouversun.com/news/decision-canada/debate.html Elizabeth May can be Heard!Apr 12, 2011 3:54 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greApr 12, 2011 9:38 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greApr 11, 2011 6:23 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greEarl McRae says that Mark MacKenzie has a bigger head than John Baird!Apr 10, 2011 3:08 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greReminder that our office Campaign Office Opening is tonight at 6 p.m. 23 B Tristan Court near Merivale and Hunt Club. You are welcome even if you have pictures of you and Michael Ignatieff on Facebook. See you there!Apr 08, 2011 9:09 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
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- greApr 06, 2011 11:45 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
March
- greHere we go. Look forward to talking about Real Democracy in the coming writ. Haven't met Mr. Baird yet but I assume that is coming soon..... Unfortunately the Liberals are not good critics of a government abusing its power. The Green option will begin the process of putting power into the hands of ordinary people.Mar 25, 2011 12:11 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
November
- grewill be meeting with citizens this evening at a neighborhood meeting.Nov 30, 2010 3:29 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greI will have the privilege of driving Nobel Peace recipient and author Devra Lee Davis to Ottawa today as she comes for a talk about her her new book "Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Has Done to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family" Hope you can join us Wednesday night to hear her speak about this growing concern. http://bit.ly/gHlCAhNov 23, 2010 4:27 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- grecongratulates his friend and colleague Claude Sabourin, who yesterday (November 20, 2010) was elected Leader of the Parti Vert du Quebec at a leadership convention in Montreal. Well done Claude!Nov 21, 2010 8:03 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
October
- greYou can vote twice today. Do the real thing of course and then help showcase a better way of voting where there is no party politics. Try Ranked Choice Voting and you will see how much better this is as an expression of your intent when you are not confined to "One X". Time for us to start a serious move into the 21st Century democracy.Oct 25, 2010 2:47 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- grewill be interviewed by Alan Neal on CBC Radio Ottawa's "All In A Day" program at 3:20 p.m. eastern time. The subject is Ranked Choice Voting being conducted in conjunction with the 2010 Ontario municipal election. www.votebychoice.caOct 21, 2010 11:38 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greis giving an interview on behalf of the group Vote By Choice on CFRA Radio Ottawa over the noonhour (October 21, 2010).Oct 21, 2010 9:00 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greis celebrating Citizenship Week in Canada from October 18-24. I'm glad to be living in a country that welcomes newcomers (though we could be doing much better in this department). As a people we derive great strength and meaning from our diversity.Oct 18, 2010 8:52 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- grehopes that everyone is enjoying a restive and festive Thanksgiving Day weekend. As you can see, we’re closing in on the 300 fan mark. Please help us get there by inviting all of your friends to like this page!Oct 09, 2010 9:33 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greis at City Hall where Mayor Larry O' Brien is announcing next Wednesday October 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Ottawa.Oct 06, 2010 7:41 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
September
- grewas out foot canvassing on Morisset Avenue today and was met with an overwhelmingly positive response. 20 more people who want to stay intouch with the Green Party!Sep 23, 2010 2:32 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greAttended a meeting earlier today with Amy Fraenkel of the United Nations Environment Program and members of civil society in Ottawa .Sep 10, 2010 1:22 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
August
- greobserves that Australian seniors are turning to the Green Party. Hope for the same in Canada? http://bit.ly/cpRdhsAug 16, 2010 7:21 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greis attending 'Walk Against Warming' Canberra. Relief from drought has not tempered Australian concerns http://bit.ly/bOAlCAug 14, 2010 2:14 pm | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- greis in Australia during the 2010 general election where the Ocean is losing its green http://bit.ly/agTbS9Aug 11, 2010 6:19 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
June
- greSupport Gender Equity in the Canadian Human Rights Act http://tiny.cc/jb0zeJun 09, 2010 4:19 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
- grein his capacity as Environment Critic for the Green Party of Ontario, is about to address a rally in Kanata, Ontario this morning concerning the development of 182 hectres of pristine old growth forest.Jun 05, 2010 6:47 am | Ontario, Ottawa West—Nepean
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