The Green Party has released its 2011 platform!
Download the Entire Platform as a PDF here.
Platform Summary
Manitoba is rich and diverse in landscape, culture, and economy. We think our province is the best place to live on this earth and the Green Party wants to keep it that way. Green Leader James Beddome and our team of candidates are working for Green Economic Reform so that your family can enjoy rewarding jobs, safe communities and clean living. Your Green vote means that you want to rebuild the local Manitoba businesses which are the foundation of our economy. You want local food, local jobs and local quality for your family. Your Green vote means that you want to protect our lakes, our air and our children’s health from toxic overload. You want responsible management and clear standards. Your Green vote means that you want balanced decisions which make life better for Manitobans today and work forward to a sustainable economy
Your Green vote means:
- No to Bipole III. The world is shifting to renewable energy creation and conservation. Let’s put our money into the energy of the future, not squander it on antiquated dams and wasteful corridors.
- Yes to a real end to poverty. 80% of social dollars are wasted on bureaucracy. Universal Basic Income puts 100% into the pockets of the people who need a hand up. Out-of-work civil servants are welcome to apply.
- No to more criminals. Keep kids from becoming criminals by providing real Youth opportunities. Bring healing to hurting families with Restorative justice.
- Yes to free post-secondary education. Education is the key to ending the poverty trap. Our hardworking students deserve our support.
- Yes to preventative health care. We can stretch the health dollars with more nurse practitioners, actively encourage fitness, and reduce chronic illness with natural foods and common sense.
- No to worn out roads and dangerous travel. Greens would move freight off the highways and onto the railways.
- Yes to free public transit. Fast efficient buses which encourage use.
- No to nuclear storage or transport in Manitoba. There is no affordable way to manage nuclear power safely. The risks are just too great.
- Yes to a clean Lake Winnipeg. Everyone must do our part. Compost nutrients. Rebuild cleansing wetlands. Keep city waste and farm waste out of the lake.
- No to partisan bickering. No party has all the right answers all the time. Good Governance means we all work together for policies which help Manitoba families. It’s time to vote with your heart and for your family’s future.
