Abel Announces Green Party Leadership Race
News ReleaseFor Immediate Release
Abel Announces Green Party Leadership Race
(Ottawa - Wednesday, March 29, 2006) – Bruce Abel, Chair of the Green Party of Canada’s Federal Council, announced today that nominations for the Leadership of the Green Party will open on April 21, 2006. Voting on the leadership will take place at the party’s national convention in Ottawa August 24-27, 2006.
"According to our constitution, there is an election for the leadership every two years, regardless of whether the current leader wishes to continue or not," explained Abel.
A $2,000 registration fee is required of all candidates. Candidates are allowed to spend up to $50,000 on their campaign.
The election of the leader is a one-member-one-vote process. Members have the option to mail in their votes if they are unable to attend the convention. Membership in the Green Party of Canada must be purchased or renewed no later than June 27, 2006 to qualify to vote. To join the party visit www.greenparty.ca or call 1-866-868-3447.
In addition to the election of the leader, the convention will also elect members of Federal Council and vote on resolutions to change party policy.
The Green Party of Canada is Canada’s fourth largest national party. The party won the support of 700,000 Canadians in the 2006 General Election.
For more information:
Derek Pinto
Media Relations Officer
Authorized by the Chief Agent of the Green Party of Canada
Information: media@greenparty.ca
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