Green Party in Carleton Mississippi Mills

Congratulations to the newly elected executive of the combined Carleton—Mississippi Mills Green Party of Ontario Constituency Association and Federal Green Party Association. Also, a deep thank you for working towards better government of our province and our country.

The new executive is:

· Carleton—Mississippi Mills Green Party of Ontario Constituency Association

o President Jim McKenzie

o Treasurer Rick Lorenz

· Carleton—Mississippi Mills Federal Green Party Association

It took a while, but it's finally here!

The combined AGM for the Ontario Constituency Association (CA) and Federal Electoral District Association (EDA) will be held at the Old Town Hall in Kanata (821 March Rd).

For directions see map at:
http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=821+March+Rd,+Ottawa,+...

Agenda

the CMM Greens will be holding our AGM in early November. Exact day and location are TBD and will be posted shortly.

if you'd like to run for an executive position, just contact us at cmmgreens@greenparty.ca, or call 613-831-4342. it is a great way to learn about issues, politics, and the community!

The Carleton-Mississippi Mills Green Party Association is looking for volunteers! Our organization deals with all levels of politics in our community. Join us for a wonderful experience that is both useful and educational!

Here are some of the benefits of working with the "CMM Greens":

The United Nations proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. To read more go to
http://www.greenparty.ca/en/media-release/2009-05-22/may-22-biodiversity...

For full article:
http://www.vancouver2010.com/en/news/feature-stories/-/65882/32574/jkat6...

"Based on close consultations with World Wildlife Fund Canada (WWF-Canada) and the David Suzuki Foundation, Coca-Cola has created the first-ever Environmental Torchbearer Program for an Olympic Torch Relay. The program will be activated during Canada’s 2010 Olympic Torch Relay for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, beginning October 30, 2009.

For Full article:
http://energypriorities.com/entries/2009/04/green_meetings_suppliers.php

"At the 8th World Conference on Sport and the Environment last week, the theme was "Innovation and Inspiration - Harnessing the Power of Sport for Change." What does that have to do with business meetings?

Full article: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/06/business/energy-environment/06green.ht...

"I am the devil," pronounced Matthew Rose at a conference Friday at Baruch College in New York City. The topic at hand was "greenwashing," that rather nebulous term used by advocacy groups, the news media, consumers — and even business competitors — to describe specious corporate claims of environmental stewardship."

Full Article: http://racismandnationalconsciousnessnews.wordpress.com/2009/04/06/land-...

"TRADITIONAL TERRITORY OF SNUNEYMUXW FIRST NATION (NANAIMO, BC)– “It is a scandal that Chief Nottaway spent Christmas in jail for peaceful civil disobedience to demand governments live up to their responsibilities,” said Federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May at a rally in Ottawa on January 7 in support of the jailed Customary Chief.

Full Story: http://www.financialpost.com/news-sectors/legal/story.html?id=1467757
"Stikeman Elliott LLP has new bragging rights today, becoming the first national law firm in Canada to be certified "carbon neutral."
It means the greenhouse gas output generated from the business of practising law is offset against credits the firm bought from a carbon trading company to achieve the neutral rating."