David Merner wants Canada’s Greens to shift their focus from protest to power. “That’s the key to me,” the Green Party of Canada (GPC) leadership candidate told Redaction Politics. “How do we move from these fantastic activist roots of our party into a much more organized, much more politically effective force in Canadian politics?” His vision for … Continue reading David Merner: Greens must become winners rather than a protest party →

The New Brunswick NDP may have little chance of winning any seats in the September 14 provincial election, but officials feel the party has rebounded from recent struggles, and laid the groundwork for future success. “Over the last two or three weeks, I’ve become more confident in our ability to not only come through this … Continue reading New Brunswick NDP candidates hope to lay groundwork for future success, despite gloomy election prospects →

Boxing enthusiast Meryam Haddad has brought her fighting spirit to the race to succeed Elizabeth May. A Syrian immigrant who grew up in lower-income Montreal neighbourhoods, she fought to attend university, graduate from law school, and eventually seek the leadership of the Green Party of Canada (GPC). “I’ve been fighting for social justice ever since … Continue reading Meryam Haddad: Climate crisis is ‘the biggest social justice issue of our time’ →

Climate change is not an abstract concept to Dr. Courtney Howard. “This is one of the most rapidly warming places in the world,” the emergency room physician told Redaction Politics from her home in Yellowknife. “We are a canary in the coal mine.” Howard is one of eight candidates looking to succeed Elizabeth May as leader of … Continue reading Courtney Howard: Canada’s Greens must be seen as ‘party of planetary health’ →

Amita Kuttner is happy to discuss leadership style. In fact, the candidate to replace Elizabeth May wishes more people would quiz Green Party of Canada (GPC) leadership hopefuls about their management approaches. “I actually think it’s the most important question for the leadership race and it’s not getting asked enough,” Kuttner told Redaction Politics. “I think … Continue reading Amita Kuttner: ‘We desperately need science in government at the top level right now’ →