I am for smart, conservative fiscal party. I am for having a government that stays out of my personal life. I am for a government that protects the oppressed and gives voice to the disenfranchised. I am for a government that i ... [full blog]

Last week in lamenting Barrie’s litter epidemic, I urged readers to “refuse bottled water”, a choice I’ve already made. This seems to have ruffled the feathers of the water-bottling folks at Nestlé Waters, who wrote in this we ... [full blog]

Hi, gang.  I have two resolutions for you to consider.  If you are a GPC member, and feel that you can endorse these resolutions, please email me at jjohnston@greenparty.ca .  There is one policy resolution and one directive. [full blog]

“Instead of cooperation and compromise, voters often see mindless solidarity, where political parties are always right and voters are always wrong. … And on climate change, parties are hopelessly locked to Cap and Trade or out ... [full blog]

My latest column in Green Building and Sustainable Strategies (Spring 2012) is focused on the plan Sears implemented, as well as the astounding savings they have received, it truly is a plan more stores and companies must take ... [full blog]

I was reflecting last night about Elizabeth May, and it occurred to me that when she sits in the House of Commons, she represents not only her riding, but over half a million Green voters from the last election. That's a lot ... [full blog]

Right off the nut I will state that the Robo-Call scandal is indicative of the power and reach that the Conservative Party has acquired from a full decade of populating and expanding their voter profiling and targeting databas ... [full blog]