Election 2006

"Platform" within the context of the Green Party of Canada are political positions and objectives that do not contradict "policy", but can supplement "policy", that are put forward by the party for a particular election campaign. It need not be approved by the membership in general meeting but is under the direction of Federal Council and usually requires to be approved by Federal Council.

We can build a sustainable Canada

Putting the environment first in our platform makes sense, because our environment is at the heart of our well-being. From health care to economic development to quality of life, Canadians are paying a higher and higher price for decades of environmental neglect. Toxicity | Healthy Ecosystems and Resource Conservation | Climate Change: Kyoto and Beyond | Green Economy, Green Jobs | Protecting Canada's Biodiversity | Agriculture and Fisheries: Securing Our Food Supply | Transportation

We can build an inclusive Canada

Canada has always been more than the sum of its parts, but for too long some communities in Canada have fallen behind, been left out, or not given sufficient resources to achieve their true potential. Canada can do better.

We can build a healthy Canada

Political parties keep telling Canadians how they are going to "fix" the health care system. But not only do the same problems persist, they are also getting worse.

We can renew our democracy

Canadians believe in a participatory democracy in which they elect representatives to carry out the will of the people. The Green Party also proposes to implement what numerous political parties have promised Canadians: proportional representation.

We can build a sustainable fiscal framework

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