Last week I posted a discussion about the Carbon Tax, the “Axe the Tax” movement, and the idea that we’re not asking the right questions. I’ve also been sharing Carbon Tax supportive posts on social media and, as a result,…
CPC Saving us by Limiting Media Options
April 15, 2023Opinion Pierre Poilièvre this week continued his attack on the CBC by asking Twitter to list them as a government-funded media company. Outlets where the government provides some or all of the outlet’s funding and may have varying…
The Right to Grow
April 15, 2023Opinion This week the Supreme Court of Canada upheld Québec’s laws against home grown cannabis. Manitoba stands out as the only other province to prohibit home grown cannabis. This decision by the Supreme Court has probably put an…
A Little Dignity Please – “Carbon Tax Relief Fund”
Dignity the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect.a high rank or position. a composed or serious manner or style. a sense of pride in oneself; self-respect. Oxford Languages Manitoba’s premier, Heather Stefanson, announced a one-time “Carbon…
Update on Southeast Manitoba Environmental Activities
From a Press Conference organized by The Manitoba Eco-Network, Our Line in the Sand, Brokenhead and Surrounding Area Environmentalists, and The Manitoba Eco-Network Media Conference Citizens across southeast Manitoba pressure provincial government to protect our waters and environment Three Groups…
Chamber of Commerce Forum
From Thursday, September 26. The Steinbach Chamber of Commerce Candidates Forum The Forum included Janine Gibson (Green), Trevor Kirczenow (Liberal), Noel Gautron (PPC), and Rick Loewen (Independent) with the notable absence of Ted Falk. Click here to watch the forum.
Q&A with Janine : Canadian Cancer Survivor Network
Many organizations contact candidates to ask questions about matters that are of interest to the organization. We are presenting Janine’s answers first followed by the original questions. Answer Thank you for your activism around needed healthcare in this 2021 Election! You…
Welcome
Thank you for finding your way to our Green Party Provencher website and our discussions! We believe democracy needs to be participatory to work, so we get involved and invite you to join us. Consider voting Green in this 2021…
Bernie Sanders and Our Clothing Problem
I had been planning to write this blog post about the environmental impact of our clothing this weekend. And then Bernie Sanders showed up at Joe Biden’s inauguration and caused a flood of Internet memes. If you’ve missed it (and…
Hanover AG Fair
On August 17th five young Green Team members carried our Green banner at the Hannover Ag Fair parade. They were busy handing out 1400 Seed Saver envelopes to a welcoming crowd of young families and elders. Janine was riding in…