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Hi Friend,
With all the excitement around the #CLIMATESTRIKE, I wanted to make sure
you didn't miss this important message from Elizabeth.
In action and solidarity,
JONATHAN DICKIE
Campaign Manager
Green Party of Canada
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From: Elizabeth May
Date: Fri, September 28, 2019 at 5:12 PM
Subject: History
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Hi Friend,
There comes a time when it becomes evident that society is at a turning
point. Today's climate strike in Montreal - part of a massive global
demonstration - could be the moment for our movement.
A year ago, Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg had the courage to strike
and demand emergency climate action. Greta, one girl alone with a sign,
sparked a global movement. AND TODAY, MILLIONS JOINED HER ACROSS THE WORLD
IN ONE OF THE LARGEST DEMONSTRATIONS IN HISTORY.
Seeing so many people organize to tell the truth, demand action and protect
our planet, you can feel something has changed. The stakes are incredibly
high. We can't wait any longer for governments to take action to preserve
global security and human survival. If we fail to heed the call of our
youth today, we are doomed. It is imperative that we make the right choices
now. There is no time to lose.
I joined Greta and the students in Montreal to strengthen their voice in
demanding better. I stand with her and all of the other young people
fighting for their future.
Once again, I am drawing inspiration from the young people. Our students
who are showing the leadership we need when our political leaders have let
us down. But as Greta points out, the time for talk is over. Greta and the
students are not marching for good thoughts and admiration. They are
marching because they must, for their survival.
I REFUSE TO BE YET ANOTHER PERSON LOOKING TO THE KIDS FOR HOPE, WHEN IT IS
US—MENTORS AND EDUCATORS, LEADERS AND ACTIVISTS, MOTHERS AND
WORKERS—WHO MUST PROVIDE HOPE FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATIONS.
SO THIS IS MY MESSAGE TO GRETA AND ALL THE OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE I MET AND
MARCHED WITH TODAY:
This is the last election when voters can choose. Without transformative
action now, the window on holding to 1.5 degrees C will close before 2023.
We have to grab the wheel and change course, and start the process of
avoiding catastrophic impacts.
I'm out knocking on doors, meeting voters and proposing solutions to the
climate crisis. But I need you to join me. At this pivotal time, we have to
be bigger and louder than ever before. We must send a message together.
Last week, I asked candidates and volunteers to share our message of hope
on doorsteps, on social media, and at strikes across the country.
To those who joined our children in the streets today, thank you. To those
who are answering their call by standing as Green candidates in this most
important election, thank you. To anyone who has put up a lawn sign (or
window sign) or volunteered on our campaigns, thank you, thank you, thank
you.
And to our generous donors. Thank you.
We are at a turning point and how much we can do will depend on every one
of us giving what they can. Today, I am asking for financial support to
give this campaign the momentum we need to carry us through to election
day. If you can, please consider a contribution at this crucial moment. [1]
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Please, between now and Oct 21, speak to everyone you meet - whether the
young person at the check-out counter or your barber or hairdresser. Ask
them; do you vote? Let them know, if you want Green policies, if you want
climate action: you have one choice - voting Green.
Thank you for all your support!
Elizabeth May
Leader
Green Party of Canada
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