Delivered today by Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party:
The people of Saanich-Gulf Islands are poised to make history, sending a fresh new voice into Canadian Parliament and changing Canadian politics forever by electing a Green MP for the first time. The voters here and across Canada will send a strong message with their votes. A message of hope for better. A demand for responsible debate and an end to the negative attack politics.
During this campaign you will see and hear Green Party candidates from coast to coast to coast talking about our vision for a smart economy, for strong communities and for true democracy. Once I am elected, I will be relentless in raising issues that are rarely if ever heard in Canadian Parliament for a different sort of politics in this country – for an unprecedented expansion of sustainable businesses, technologies and jobs for the future, for greater civility, cooperation and accountability in our democracy, and for strong communities that put people and ecosystems first.