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The Amazing Canadian Leadership Race

The offical page for the Green Party of Canada's 2022 Leadership Contest

Phase 2 of 2
Campaign Round 2022-08-31 - 2022-11-19
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Simon Gnocchini-Messier

Simon Gnocchini-Messier Campaign

I grew up in the country, on the edge of a small town in the Eastern Townships, located in the southern part of the province of Quebec. During my youth, I was lulled to sleep by the singing of birds and the wind in the forest. I was in contact with a rich and diversified wildlife and flora. These spaces, so important for life, have been disappearing rapidly for 100 years, and humankind now faces the existential threat of Climate Change. It is our duty to protect these ecosystems and to leave our children a healthy and diversified planet, safe from the calamities caused by Global Warming. It is in this spirit that I intend to lead the Green Party of Canada if you elect me.


As I approach 50, I can say that the past four decades have prepared me for this leadership position. Whether as a father, federal public servant, educational consultant, language teacher in the Canadian Armed Forces, entrepreneur, city councilor, school trustee, volunteer with various organizations, or during my studies in political science at Laval University, my experience has grown along with my curiosity and knowledge.


The Canadian population is ready for a green change. It is now up to the GPC to demonstrate to Canadians that it is ready to lead the country towards a green and prosperous future. I was a candidate, association president, official agent, campaign manager, for the NDP for over 10 years and then joined the GPC as a candidate and Shadow Cabinet (Global Affairs) critic. I left the NDP because the values and vision of Jack Layton were no longer there. In the GPC, I found values and a vision I can embrace. The six principles (ecological wisdom, participatory democracy, respect for diversity, social justice, sustainable development and non-violence) of Global Greens are the foundation on which we can build a promising future.


As a leader, I will ensure that we work as a team, that there is healthy and respectful communication within the organization, and that all decisions are made according to the six principles. 


Here is a brief overview of some of the issues I will be advocating for: protecting biodiversity by curbing urban sprawl and protecting forests through the creation of new parks and protected areas; social justice by ensuring a fair distribution of the country's wealth; and continuing the transformation of our food industry by promoting innovation. For more information: www.simongmessier.ca

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Durant ma jeunesse, j’ai été bercé par le chant des oiseaux et celui du vent dans la forêt. J’y ai côtoyé une faune et une flore riches et diversifiées.&nbsp;Ces espaces, si important pour la vie, disparaissent rapidement depuis maintenant 100 ans et l'humanité est maintenant confrontée à la menace existentielle du changement climatique. Il est de notre devoir de protéger ces écosystèmes et de léguer à nos enfants une planète saine, diversifié, en santé, et à l'abri des calamités causées par le réchauffement de la planète. C’est dans cet état esprit que je compte mener le Parti vert du Canada si vous m’élisez.</p><p><br></p><p>À l’approche de la cinquantaine, je peux affirmer que les quatre dernières décennies m’ont préparé à occuper ce poste de leader. Que ce soit en tant que père de famille, fonctionnaire fédéral, conseiller pédagogique, professeur de langue au sein des Forces armées canadiennes, entrepreneur, conseiller municipal, commissaire scolaire, bénévole au sein de différents organismes ou durant mes études en science politique à l’Université Laval, mon expérience s’est accentuée tout comme ma curiosité et mes connaissances.</p><p><br></p><p>La population canadienne est prête pour un changement vert. Il appartient maintenant au PVC de démontrer aux Canadiens qu’il est prêt à diriger et mener le pays vers un futur vert et prospère. J’ai milité et été candidat, président d’association, agent officiel, directeur de campagne, pour le NPD pendant plus de 10 ans pour ensuite me joindre au PVC et devenir candidat ainsi que porte-parole du Cabinet fantôme (Affaires mondiales). J’ai quitté le NPD car les valeurs et la vision véhiculées par Jack Layton n’y étaient plus. 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