FREDERICTON -- As the Green Party of Canada's 2014 Convention draws to a close, Greens from across Canada celebrate a productive weekend of rebuilding Canadian democracy.
Hundreds of Green delegates gathered in Fredericton from July 18 to 20 for policy debates, workshops, and speeches from special guests including former Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page and world-renowned climate scientist Tom Duck.
"This was a great weekend for grassroots democracy," said Green Leader Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands. "The ideas that we discussed and the policy resolutions that were passed will be crucial in guiding our party toward the next election."
Green delegates voted strongly in favour of policy proposals calling for responsible economic growth, expanding environmental protection, and strengthening Canadian democracy. Delegates rejected a motion to weaken the party’s anti-GMO stance, and reaffirmed the party’s support for dairy supply management. The party also formally adopted a prohibition of whipped votes for Green MPs.
"The energy at this Convention has been remarkable," said Green Deputy Leader Bruce Hyer, MP for Thunder Bay–Superior North. "Our party has never been stronger, and we draw our strength from the grassroots. As we look ahead to the coming federal election, we can be proud of everything that we have accomplished together."
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