EVENTS

EVENTS

2010 Green Party Convention

The Trinity-Spadina riding association and the Toronto Greens are proud to play host to the 2010 Green Party Convention, which will be held in Toronto on August 20-22nd, 2010.  This exciting convention will be held at one of the greenest convention facilities in the country, The Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Some key highlights of the Convention weekend include:

  • A lead up week to the convention where Toronto Greens will host a series of policy-focussed events
  • A ‘Green Lifestyle show’ open to the public featuring green businesses, candidates, riding associations, social justice/sustainable environmental advocacy groups
  • Training sessions including: organizing in your riding, canvassing training, and candidate training
  • Meet and hear members running for the Party’s Federal Council and cast your vote
  • Policy workshops and a Shadow Cabinet meeting with members
  • Community outreach summits: A chance for candidates, organizers and members to interact with members of Canada’s diverse communities and listen, learn and engage

Key dates to remember

Now Policy resolutions can begin any time so EDAs, campus groups, individual members are encouraged to meet online to begin policy sessions and workshops for policy development
April 19 Early Registration begins
May 30 Resolution and nominations submission deadline
July 20 Last day to become a member in order to be able to vote at convention
August 20-22 Green

About the Author

Ron Fischer is the CEO of the Simcoe Grey EDA.