Hi Friend,
The Green Party is my political home.
I grew up in a politically active family. Social justice and protecting the environment are core values for me. Alleviating poverty and suffering. Standing in solidarity with those who are oppressed. Ensuring that the environment we all depend on for survival is protected for future generations. These are far more important to me than the accumulation of personal wealth. I joined the Green Party of Canada because of the six core values: Social Justice, Ecological Wisdom, Respect for Diversity, Non-Violence, Participatory Democracy and Sustainability. These values reflect the values I grew up with.
Canada’s other political parties are rooted in protecting the status quo. They talk about climate action and upholding Indigenous rights, but support the construction of fracking pipelines and destruction of old growth forests. They sanction the violent arrests of land defenders pushing back against the status quo. And this year there were more arrests than ever before.
Greens know that the status quo is not good enough. We need to change the way we live on this planet, and live with each other. Our children and grandchildren are depending on us to make those changes now. That’s why I’m supporting the Green Party by making a year end donation, and I’m asking you to join me.
2021 has been a difficult year. Wildfires, droughts, heat waves, severe storms, and flooding have shown us that climate change is not a distant threat, it’s a current reality. The affordability crisis, growing inequality, the ongoing pandemic, and an overstretched healthcare system have shown us that we need to do a better job taking care of each other. We need a stronger social safety net. Now more than ever Canada needs a strong Green Party.
Give TodayThis has been a difficult year for our party. I had hoped to be back in the House of Commons this fall, with many more Green MP’s. That is not how things worked out, but as a party we’re turning a corner. We have a new Federal Council that represents the diversity of our country. Our interim leader Amita
Kuttner is working hard to rebuild the party. There will be a new leadership race next year. We have many reasons for hope in 2022.
Now, more than ever, the Green Party needs your continued support. I hope you’ll join me in making a year end contribution. With another minority parliament we could find ourselves in another election within 12 to 18 months. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will help with the work that needs to be done. Together, we can make a difference.
Paul Manly
Former Member of Parliament for Nanaimo-Ladysmith
Green Party of Canada