Suzuki After-Party, and Other Events

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My volunteer coordinator Jason, along with my events coordinator Robyn, would like me to let you know about a few things that are going on this week. (Eventually they will have the ability to post here themselves, but that’s still getting setup.)

Tonight, there is a volunteer information meeting at 519 Church Street at 7pm. If you’re interested in helping out on the campaign, this is a great way to get looped in.

This Friday, David Suzuki is speaking at the University of Toronto. We’re hosting an after-party on the top floor of O’Grady’s pub, on College at the base of King’s College Road. If you’re going to see Suzuki speak (as I am), then head over as soon as the event’s done. Otherwise, swing by around 8:30 or 9pm. I’m very excited that deputy leader Adriane Carr will be there with us, so it will be a great event.

For details on these events and others, don’t forget to keep checking the events page. Lots of new events are getting added all the time.

Obama Running In Toronto Centre

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Apparently. First I was the one trying to wrap myself in Obama-mania, then Bob, and now…

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…my NDP opponent has gotten on board. No sign of our Conservative candidate, who has reportedly gone AWOL. Lawrence Martin has some theories that might explain why.

And just to be clear, I’m not being critical at all of El-Farouk’s Facebook practices. He’s much less self-indulgent than I am:

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A message from Chris…

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“This election represents a choice between the past and the future. If we elect one more Liberal, one more Conservative, or one more New Democrat, we change nothing. On the other hand, if we make history and elect Canada’s first Green Member of Parliament, we change Canadian politics forever. This Monday, March 17th, I would be proud to have your support and your vote.”

-Chris Tindal

Use the links on the left to find out who’s endorsing Chris, watch some videos, request a sign, and more. The links and search box on the right let you browse Chris’ over 300 blog posts from the last two years to get to know him better and find out where he stands on various issues. (The most recent blog posts are below.) If at any point you get lost or have a question, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

A Future Voice

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(To download or print this letter as a PDF, click here.) 

Last June our Member of Parliament, the Hon. Bill Graham, stood in the House of Commons to announce his resignation. As a result, a by-election has been called for March 17th, St. Patrick’s Day, in Toronto Centre. In his final address to Parliament, Mr. Graham said, “[the] people of my riding, I hope, will understand why I believe it is important that they be represented by a future voice rather than someone from the past.” I couldn’t agree more.

We are at an exciting time of opportunity for our city, our country, and our planet. It’s up to us, as citizens, to seize that opportunity. I’m running to be your Member of Parliament because I believe it’s time for government to do better, to aspire towards greater goals, and to achieve them with pragmatic and innovative ideas. I’m running as the Green Party of Canada’s candidate because I know Greens have the best plan for our country’s economy, for our environment, and for Toronto.

I’ve heard from many of you who have voted Liberal in the past that you aren’t comfortable doing so this time around. You know that even though someone has “experience,” it doesn’t always mean they have the right kind of experience. If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. Many current and former Liberals are supporting the Green Party and my campaign, including Pierre Trudeau’s former Director of Communications Jim McDonald.

I’ve heard from many of you who have voted Conservative, but feel like your party has left you. You know that the firing of your duly nominated local Conservative candidate because he was too focused on social and urban issues sends a strong message that this Reform/Alliance/Conservative party has not only turned its back on cities, but has turned its back on all Progressive Conservatives. If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. Many current and former Progressive Conservatives are supporting my campaign, including former provincial Cabinet Minister Phil Gillies.

I’ve heard from many of you who have voted NDP, but are discouraged by their overly-partisan and negative tone, and by their tendency to be long on grievances and short on vision. If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. Many current and former New Democrats are supporting my campaign, including Cameron Miller, who worked directly with Jack Layton during his leadership campaign and is the past president of the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association.

These individuals and many others are able to come together for this cause for two reasons. One, because the Green Party’s vision for Canada transcends old-line politics, and presents a new proposition for voters tired by the left/right battles of the past. And two, because this by-election represents a unique opportunity.

We, the citizens of Toronto Centre, have the opportunity to send a strong message for change in politics. We have the opportunity to demand that our politicians offer real
vision and realistic solutions. And we have the opportunity to make history. I’m asking for your support in this by-election so that we can create that change together. I’m asking you to vote for a future voice, rather than for somebody—or some party—from the past.

Please contact me to let me know your thoughts on the important issues in this campaign, and browse this website to learn more about myself, my party, and the exciting path ahead.

Chris Tindal

ps. Successful election campaigns are not possible without your support. If you believe in what we’re doing, please request a sign, volunteer, or donate. Generous tax credits are available so the cost to you is minimal.