It’s been an honour to serve as your Interim Leader for the past ten months. I’ve met, virtually and in person so many of you and you’ve inspired me in so many ways. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have had to help guide our party through our first leadership contest in over a decade. It’s been a season with some growing pains but I know it’ll all be worth it when our membership elects one of the eight strong contestants we have running. I’d like to send my congratulations to all the contestants for their tireless work on the campaign trail. No doubt they are already getting a glimpse of the demands of this leadership role. You need perseverance, you need courage, you need organization and you often need to give up your weekends! It’s hard work, but I know they’re up for the task. I am excited to see what the next chapter holds, and I want to ensure that I’m passing on a party that is ready for whatever comes next! The Green Breakthrough Fund is part of that – readiness for the future. No matter which of our eight contestants is chosen by our membership as leader, they will need your support. This fund guarantees that our new leader will be given the tools to share our vision for the Green Party of Canada as we Reimagine Our Future. Building a platform takes resources, leader tours take resources, campaigns in general... take resources. What better gift can we give them on leadership election day than a head start to connect with all of you and the country? As of now, we have raised $80,194 and I can't thank you enough, but if we’re going to allow the new leader to raise their profile and become known in your community and on the national stage, we must meet our goal of $200,000. We’re so close and I can feel it, with just three days to go. It’s now or never, I know we can do this. I’ve just made my donation to support the next leader, and I hope you will consider it too. Thank you for your trust and collaboration over the past months. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished. I am so grateful for our members and the support you’ve given me and our leadership contestants so far. I’m looking forward to writing this next chapter together. Sending you my best, Jo-Ann Roberts |
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