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Vicki Lucier, from Waubaushene:

Democracy is a form of government in which all people have a say in the decisions that affect their lives. We can no longer say that Canada is a democracy if it continues to behave undemocratically, as would a despot or a tyrant. Without the Voice of the people--represented as elected in the House--to represent the people, the leaders' debate is incomplete and therefore void. To restore democracy, the Green Party must speak in the Leaders' Debate in every province.

Clint Sheridan, from Barrie:

A party with as much of a following as the Green Party deserves the opportunity to be heard. Otherwise the debate isn't representative of people's political views.

Mark Vercouteren, from Kitchener:

The Green Party is the party that truly sees the future. Mike shoiuld speak.

Joy Allan, from Parry Sound:

By eliminating Mike Schreiner from the leaders' debates you are taking away the rights of everyone to hear what the Green's have to say.

Nicolas Baird, from Ottawa:

Liberals, Conservatives, and the NDP are unified in their cowardice.

Mike Fox, from Barrie:

The GPO has proven its commitment to the provincial electoral system through consistent participation in previous elections and and a consistent voter support in spite of the funding our other parties enjoy. It is time for the media to recognize this fresh and legitimate voice that reflects the sentiment of a large and growing segment of our electorate.

Mary Pearson, from blind river:

We must continue to fight ... Freedom is precious... we want to hear the alternatives... Do not deny people a voice at the table...

Pamela Moses, from LaSalle:

Canada now has an MP affiliated with the Green Party. It is time for the voices of this party to be heard equally.

Alex Dasilva, from Toronto:

Let Mike voice our opinions and our views. Thanks

Victoria Forsyth, from Baltimore:

I may not vote for the Green Party but I believe it is my right to hear what they have to say in any televised leaders debate. The electoral boundaries both provincially and federally are already skewed, which is why we have a majority Federal Tory Government with less than 25% of the popular vote. The irony is that if we do not start to fix carbon emissions immediately we aren't going to have to worry about elections. Greed it seems will always trump virtue. V. Forsyth we aren't going to have to worry about voting for anyone

dmcguinty.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org,
ahorwath-co@ndp.on.ca,
tim.hudakco@pc.ola.org,

Dear Hon. Dalton McGuinty, Ms. Horwath and Mr. Hudak,

Best wishes to each of you, as we all head to the campaign trail for the next 29 days.

Today, I am writing to you to personally ask for your support to include Mike Schreiner, the Leader of the Green Party of Ontario in this year’s only televised leaders’ debate, now set for September 27th.

In 2008, it was a combination of public outcry and the support of the party leaders that led to the inclusion of Mike’s federal counterpart, Elizabeth May, in the leaders’ debates. Green Party leaders in British Columbia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick have all been included in their provinces’ debates. The results were lively discussions on issues that mattered to the electorate.

Our party received over 350,000 votes in 2007, over 6 times that of all other parties without a seat in the legislature combined. We have run a full slate of candidates (with the exception of one riding in 2003) in the past two elections and will do so again this year. I think you can agree that it is fair and reasonable that the Green Party have a seat at the table.

We also have the support for inclusion in this debate from a diverse group of community members across Ontario and across the political spectrum.

It would be my privilege to mention that you are making a point of supporting Mike Schreiner’s inclusion in the interest of a fair and democratic debate in this campaign.

I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Bill Hewitt
President, Green Party of Ontario

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History

In the 2007 general election, The Green Party of Ontario received 354,897 votes, 6 times that of all the minor parties combined.
Precedent

Provincial Green Party Leaders have been included in debates in British Columbia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick.
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Support for the Green Party of Ontario is growing across the province. Hundreds of thousands of Ontarians plan to vote Green this election.
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Voters have a right to hear where ALL the major parties stand on the issues. We have a shared future, we should have the right to make an informed decision.
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A critical mass supports Green Party policies, and an even larger share of the voting population believes the Green Party should have a voice at the table.

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