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Dear Friend,
We are very happy to re-launch our Dreaming Forward series
of forums next Wednesday, August 19th with a forum on the future of
PEI's Food & Agriculture systems with Green Agriculture Critic and
District 5 MLA, Michele Beaton!
The pandemic has shone a light on the vulnerabilities of many of
our systems, not least our agriculture and food systems. Islanders
have already begun feeling the consequences of our reliance on
imported food, on volatile and not-very-diverse export markets, and
the role of imported labour in the food sector. We have seen
increasing food insecurity as low-income Islanders experienced
disruptions in income and services. PEI now has the urgency and
opportunity to reimagine our agriculture and food systems as part of a
resilient, sustainable and just future for our province.
What are your ideas?
Please register for this online forum, which will take
place via Zoom videoconferencing, here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkdeyoqDopG9d8HAW6axPQAz0lRBYBbDFI
Please note: We would love for you to
participate in this forum even if your internet is not always up to
snuff! You will have the option of dialling into the forum using a
regular telephone as well.
About Dreaming Forward
forums
Dreaming Forward is an initiative
of the Green Party of PEI to engage Islanders in envisioning a better
post-COVID future for PEI - one in which we don't merely return to
default "normal" that wasn't working well to begin with for people and
our environment. The forums are designed for a maximum of
interactivity and sharing of ideas, using online break-out rooms to
ensure that everyone has a chance to be heard.
Interim Vice President applications closing soon!
Last month, we let members know that Provincial Council was
accepting applications for the position of Interim Vice President.
Council is planning on closing applications at the end of this week
and encourages any other candidates who would like to be considered to
write to [email protected] by the end of the day Friday, August
14th. Please include a copy of your CV or resume as well as a cover
letter introducing yourself and your interest in joining Provincial
Council. All applicants will also be invited to an online interview
with the current Provincial Councillors, who are responsible for the
interim appointment under GPPEI bylaws.
The term of the Interim Vice President appointment is until the
next Annual General Meeting (planned for spring 2021). This is a good
opportunity for anyone interested in a possible longer-term engagement
on Provincial Council in the future. To be considered for this
position, you must be a member in good standing of the Green Party of
PEI. You may become a member for as little as $10 for an Annual
Membership at https://www.greenparty.pe.ca/join.
The roles of the Vice President are to:
- To
assist the President and Leader as required
- To think
of the group as a whole, and be aware of the needs of
individuals
- To
maintain an awareness of both the internal climate of Council and
external political landscape.
- To
represent the values of the party
- To
communicate & help implement the party’s vision, mission &
direction.
Thank you!
Green Party of PEI
http://www.greenparty.pe.ca/
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