Focus of Activities

The party platform covers six major areas:

• Ecological Wisdom
• Social Justice
• Participatory Democracy
• Non-Violence
• Sustainability
• Respect for Diversity

The party’s main focus at the moment is getting a few seats in the House of Commons – as of 2008 they have none.  In the 2006 election, the Green Party secured 4.5% of the popular vote, but this hasn’t yet translated into actual seats in the House.  Party Leader Elizabeth May will be going up against Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay in his own riding in the next election in a brassy move designed to win over a seat that has been traditionally the provenance of the ruling Conservative Party. 

Notable Achievements

• Winning 4.5% of the popular vote in the 2006 federal election, making it a minor player in the Canadian political landscape instead of a “fringe” party
• Not polling below 6% in any polls in 2007
• Continually raising awareness of social and environmental issues, keeping the larger parties “on their toes” when it comes to green issues

Celebrity Supporters

Margaret Atwood
Canadian Author

Sarah Harmer
Singer/Songwriter

Farley Mowat
Author, WWII Veteran

David Suzuki
TV Host, Environmentalist

Governance & Financial

Governance

Leader

The Leader of the Party is Elizabeth May, former Executive Director of the Sierra Club of Canada. 

Staff

There is also the staff of the party, whose Executive Director is Jim McDonald.  They oversee the day to day operations of the party.

Federal Council

The council oversees the direction of the party. 

Ombuds and Appeals Committee

Responsible for internal affairs of the party and complaints about party members.

Shadow Cabinet

The Shadow Cabinet is made up of experts in different policy areas, and is meant to shadow the currently ruling Cabinet in the House of Commons. 

Green Party Members

The Members help to shape the policy and direction of the party in an active manner. 

Financials

Revenue breaks down as follows:
Government Allowance -    $1,262,642
Contributions -                      990,029
Other -                                   12,829
Transfers In -                            3,033
Total                                $2,268,533
 
Allocation of Funds is:
Transfers to Ridings/Units  $  319,722
Pre-election/By-election           64,139
Central Party Operations     1,701,337
Total                                $2,085,198

Carry-over to 2008             $   183,355

Regions / countries which benefit

Canada

How to donate

Go Here:

http://www.greenparty.ca/en/take_action/donate

References

• Charter of the Global Greens
• This document governs all green parties worldwide
• http://www.global.greens.org.au/Charter2001.pdf
• Green Party of Canada at the University of Toronto
• http://uoftgreens.wordpress.com/
• Facebook Group