Below is the information for our 2020 Annual General Meeting.
Due to COVID-19, this meeting will be held online. Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvc-uupj8jHNTVEKpJX_cJqulRzckeJwTD
The Executive Committee welcomes those who wish to join us in order to help set the trajectory for the coming year.
The Saanich - Gulf Islands Federal Green Party EDA is proud to be one of the most engaged and active Electoral District Associations in Canada. We've worked hard to keep our community of volunteers engaged and contributing to the improvement of our Party.
The AGM is the most important meeting of our EDA community—it's when our members take part in shaping the future of our association, directly affecting our future and that of the Green Party of Canada.
Four candidates are standing for election this year. A short bio is linked to each of their names, below:
Elizabeth's leadership has inspired us to push ourselves to explore new possibilities of EDA activity.
For more than eight years, we have had the honour of standing by our amazing leader and supporting her to be one of the most impactful MPs Canada has ever seen.
This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your local Green family. Eligible members will also have the privilege of helping to elect some new members to the Executive Committee.
2020 AGM Event Details
Where: online
Date: Sunday September 27, 2020
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early so we may begin on time. Contact us to arrange a ride from the ferries.
Planning on attending?
RSVP using this link - click here
Why we think you should come:
• A healthy democracy requires robust and diverse participation
With support surging across Canada, Greens are heading into uncharted territory. The state of our climate is likely going the be the ballot box issue in the upcoming election and it's likely that more Canadians than ever will chose to put their vote in the care of a Green candidate. In the years to come, growth in Green support will mean expanded opportunities for community and culture building, grassroots policy development and regional collaboration. Now is the time to start thinking ahead to the next chapter for federal Greens not just in SGI, but in our region and province.
Participatory Democracy is a critical part of building a healthier future—it's also one of the Six Global Green Principles, upon which this party was founded. We hope you'll come excited to participate and help set the direction for your local Green Electoral District Association for the year to come.
You don’t have to be a Green Party member to attend. Everyone is welcome.
New to Greens? This is a great opportunity to learn more about the many possibilities for you to contribute
- Only Green Party of Canada members who signed up on or prior to May 14th 2020 are eligible to vote in the election.
- Proper notice was sent out to current and lapsed members 60 days in advance, consistent with our bylaws.
- Note: Lapsed members (your membership expired within the last year) have the option to renew on the spot and still vote, by making a minimum $10 donation upon arrival.
Help us grow: please consider bringing a friend who’s new to the Green Party
If you have any questions, or you're need a place to stay overnight please contact us. We'll be happy to assist you.
Candidates seeking election to the executive
Under our constitution ratified at our 2017 AGM — click to view our constitution and by-laws — we elect members for a three year term, and we do not permit nominations from the floor. We do this on a rotating basis to provide continuity on the executive.