{news} Fw: USGP-INT End of Year Message from Canadian Green leader ElizabethMay

[Justine McCabe]

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From: "Scott McLarty" <scottmclarty at yahoo.com>
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Sent: Monday, November 26, 2007 2:29 PM
Subject: USGP-INT End of Year Message from Canadian Green leader 
ElizabethMay


> >From Elizabeth May <webadmin at greenparty.ca>...
>
> Green Party of Canada
> Parti Vert du Canada
> http://www.greenparty.ca
>
> Dear Green Party friend,
>
> It may be a bit early for an end-of-year message,
> but I wanted to write to you now, before you find
> yourself caught up in the happy chaos of the
> holiday season.
>
> Last month, Canadians once again teetered on the
> edge of a snap general election. Once again, we
> were pulled back from the brink. It's anyone's
> guess how much longer we must remain in this
> state of will-they-won't-they political turmoil.
>
> So, we proceed into 2008 with the ever-present
> threat of a federal election.
>
> Regardless of when the election is called, the
> Green Party of Canada must maintain a national
> presence and further develop an election capacity
> that builds on our many recent successes:
>
> -- A record, and increasing number of Canadians
> now support us, with opinion polls indicating
> between 8% and 14% support across the country
>
> -- The Green Party of Ontario garnered a historic
> 8% of the vote in the recent provincial election,
> tripling its 2003 result and coming close to
> electing Shane Jolley, who won 33% of the vote in
> his riding
>
> -- In the last Prince Edward Island election, we
> came in ahead of the NDP
>
> -- More and more prominent Canadians are
> supporting the Green Party, including Order of
> Canada recipients Margaret Atwood, Graeme Gibson
> and Farley Mowat
>
> -- According to independent surveys, over 75% of
> Canadians want us in the televised leadership
> debates
>
>
> We have the momentum for an electoral
> breakthrough and, for the first time, to win
> seats. But to do that we must maintain a strong
> presence in your riding and in the media. Voters
> must see us and hear from us if we are to have
> the credibility we need to elect Green MPs.
>
> We must ensure that there is significant funding
> to support our growing list of talented and
> committed candidates, to run a strong and
> effective national campaign, and to sustain our
> presence, our credibility and our distinctive
> voice in the coming months.
>
> The NDP have just announced they intend to spend
> $18 million in the next election. At the moment,
> the Green Party of Canada can only afford to
> spend about one-tenth of that. We need to do
> better. We need your help. Now.
>
> We will make historic gains in this next
> election, but only with your help.
>
> I ask that you give generously to the Green Party
> of Canada today to support the shift toward a
> stable and sustainable future for you and your
> children.
>
> The best time to give is now, as we approach the
> end of the tax year. That means that you have a
> final opportunity to donate or add to a previous
> donation and still get a tax credit for the 2007
> tax year.
>
> As you may know, the tax credit for political
> contributions is very generous. You get up to 75%
> of your gift back, so a donation of $400 only
> costs you $100. See the enclosed donation form
> for details of the refund you can expect. I urge
> you to act today to help us make your voice heard
> now and in the coming federal election campaign.
>
> I want to lead a strong campaign! I want to show
> Canadians our vision for the country and our plan
> to make that vision a reality.
>
> To do that, I need your help. Together, we can
> make history. Please give to the Green Party of
> Canada today.
>
> Elizabeth May, O.C.
> Leader, Green Party of Canada
>
> P.S. Every dollar you give will help the Green
> Party maintain a distinct, clear and credible
> national voice in Canada.
>
> 1. Donate online at:
> http://www.greenparty.ca
>
> 2. By mail to:
> Green Party of Canada
> P.O. Box 997
> Station B
> Ottawa, ON  K1P 5R1
>
> 3. Call toll-free:
> 1-866-868-3447
>
>
>
>
>
> 
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