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The Green Party of Ontario (GPO) became an officially registered political party in 1983, and has been developing in size and sophistication since that time, expanding its membership and rising in the polls. We have increased the number of candidates in successive provincial elections. In the 1999 provincial election, we fielded 58 candidates, and became the fourth largest party in the province. In 2003, we fielded our first nearly-full slate, 102 out of 103 candidates, and received 2.8% of the vote. At present, the GPO is averaging about 9% in the polls. The next provincial election is fixed for October 10, 2007.
 
 
At a time when our politicians say they can't be bound by three-year plans and businesses manage affairs quarter by quarter, the Green Party's decisions are firmly grounded in Ten Key Values.

These values give us consistency, permanence, vision and stability in a turbulent world. The Green Party of Ontario shares these values with Green parties around the world.

Sustainability

Our activities are sustainable only if they can be continued without diminishing the opportunities and resources available to future generations. We have only one planet to live on, and we must treat it as if we mean to stay here.

Social Justice

With justice comes liberty, stability and lasting progress. We must act locally and globally to secure basic human rights and build a just society.

Grassroots Democracy

True democracy exists when citizens meet as equals to resolve problems and make decisions that are important to their community and nation. Citizens must be encouraged to participate in the environmental, economic and political decisions that affect them.

Nonviolence

Every act of violence delays our progress toward a just society. Anger closes the open mind. Fear precludes constructive change.

Decentralization

The people most affected by a problem must have the authority to solve it. Distant administrations cannot be responsive. Individuals, cities and municipalities need more freedom to shape their destinies.

Community-Based Economics

Businesses must contribute to the communities and nations in which they operate. Our economy must build communities, rather than extract profits from them.

Gender Equality/Feminism

The Green Party supports the belief that a feminist perspective emphasizes cooperation instead of competition and nurturing instead of aggression. This perspective must be applied to the governing of our society.

Diversity

We honour the diversity of life on our planet. Every plant and animal has intrinsic value and the right to exist, independent of human needs. All cultural, sexual and spiritual diversity of the Earth's people has intrinsic value.

Personal and Global Responsibility

We must learn to take responsibility for ourselves, our families, our communities and ultimately for our planet. As we learn to be responsible, we will give others the means and incentive to do the same.

Ecological Wisdom

Human beings are part of nature, not separate from it. We cannot recklessly endanger whole ecosystems and remain unaffected. When we damage the web of life, we damage ourselves.
 
 
A leading advocate for independent businesses and sustainable communities, Mike Schreiner is well known for his leadership in co-founding the award-winning Local Food Plus organization and brings a proven track record in business and leadership roles to the GPO leadership. For the first time in the party’s history, Mike Schreiner is a full-time leader who will travel the province in support of Constituency Associations and community engagement activities. An experienced fundraiser, Mike intends to turn the GPO into a well funded political party to ensure the Green voice is heard in the Legislature and across Ontario.
 
This is the full version of the consolidated by-laws and constitution as agreed at the 2008 Green Party of Ontario AGM.