Green leader hosts platform roundtable

Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner will present the party’s draft platform for the 2011 provincial election during a public roundtable meeting in Bloomfield Tuesday, Nov. 9.
The meeting, from 7-9 PM at the Bloomfield Town Hall, invites discussion and feedback.It is one of a series of similar sessions being held across the province during October and November to get public input on the key issues proposed by the Green Party.
Treat Hull, Green Party candidate for Prince Edward Hastings, says “the draft platform addresses issues with direct relevance in Prince Edward Hastings including renewable energy (including wind energy), the balance of power between provincial and municipal governments, local food strategy, health promotion and access, and fiscal sustainability”.
Confirm attendance by email to: treathull@gpo.ca
“The following Sunday (Nov. 14th) from 4-8 p.m., my wife and I will host a social event for GPO members and friends at our home in Picton. This is a kid-friendly, no-cost event. All we ask is that you bring one dish of finger food, BYOB, and if possible, bring along one friend who doesn’t yet know much about the Green Party.
“We have a pizza oven so pizza dough and toppings would be a great thing to bring. Don’t worry; knowledgeable folks will be on hand to make sure nothing burns (hopefully!).
“This will also be a great opportunity to see the green energy improvements in we’ve made in the house – as candidate I would be happy to give you a tour.”
Note that this event is FRAGRANCE FREE.
Again, confirm by email if you are planning to attend. treathull@gpo.ca