As the former President of UNICEF Carleton (and formerly Director of Finance) and past Vice-Head for Carleton’s Fall Orientation, Kiara has experience organizing and leading large, effective teams. She’s the daughter of immigrants from the Caribbean. To Kayne, the most important thing is ensuring that the disenfranchised, those who cannot afford rent, those who are struggling to find jobs in this current economy, those who fear for our economic future, are recognized, heard and helped. Reply Retweet Favorite. She conceptualized and launched Rebecca Wood Photography and has volunteered at Ryerson Community School assisting new immigrant students. Marital status? Etta is 8 months old and participates in various campaign planning. During that time, he co-edited 10 books and hosted 85 webinars on a wide variety of environmental education topics. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in political science and environmental ethics and his Masters in environmental policy at Memorial University in Newfoundland. Une avocate torontoise a été élue cheffe du Parti vert du Canada le 3 octobre. That fact isn’t lost on her — it’s a big part of her motivation. He has a BA in Economics and a BA in History, both from McGill University. Matei Stoian is a Family Medicine Resident training in North Vancouver where he enjoys hiking and climbing when he is post-call. Victoria also recently ran as a candidate for the Green Party in HWAD during the 43rd federal election, doubling the vote hitting 7.4% at 4775 green votes. Her experience interning at a centre for people with disabilities helped her further develop advocacy skills and taught her where changes need to begin to be most effective. She is a University of Guelph graduate, successful entrepreneur, and mother of two. Most recently Phil worked on the Campaign to Elect Racelle Kooy during the last federal election as Campaign Manager, focusing on the recruitment of high level volunteers and staff as well as liaising with federal staff to achieve goals set out by the national campaign. Phil has also welcomed his beautiful baby Etta into the world this year. Les origines et les antécédents d’Annamie Paul. Supporting initiatives that aim to create a positive change has always been important to Breezy. La verte Annamie Paul pourrait devenir la deuxième femme noire de l’histoire à briguer la direction d’un parti fédéral au Canada. He was the riding’s federal Green candidate in 2019 and the Green Party of Ontario candidate in the last 3 provincial elections. Phil began volunteering with the Green Party back in 2001, as a Financial Agent for the Saanich South Constituency Association. A member of the Green Party since 2000, Adam has already run for office in federal and provincial elections. Joignez-vous à l'équipe . La remplaçante d’Elizabeth May, qui a dirigé le parti pendant 14 ans, est née au Canada de parents venus des Caraïbes dans les années 1960. 20. Ngozi Paul. What is your greatest fear?Declined to answer. A member of the Green Party of Canada since 2007, James has invested most of his volunteer energies over the past decade helping with local campaigns. Adrian Currie joined the Green Party in 2009, and, since then, has worked on every GPO & GPC campaign in the riding of St. Paul's in Toronto. One of the other candidates in the Toronto-Centre by-election was Annamie Paul. Annamie Paul, the first Black person to head a mainstream Canadian federal party, said on Monday that her victory was a sign that politics could become more inclusive. Hannah is currently the young greens co-chair for Ontario and a member of the Davenport EDA executives. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. at Memorial University. C) The challenges we face are unprecedented and will require unprecedented solutions, and therefore innovation. Sabine has been a member of the GPC since she was 16. He has been involved with the Green Party since 2019, including in Annamie's 2019 Federal campaign in Toronto Centre. Annamie Paul won’t be impressed by anything Trudeau has to offer. Matthew has been a member of the Green Party since 2004 and has served in various capacities at the local, provincial, and federal level. Born and raised in Toronto to pan-African parents from the Caribbean islands, her upbringing created the foundation for her work as a social and cultural innovator. I would make that a priority and would actively scout and recruit that talent and support federal council policies that facilitate that. During Paul’s time, this was a city which enjoyed no taxation. 9. She attended University on a full athletic soccer scholarship, achieving a Bachelors of Science in Psychology. Breezy is a second year Political Science studying at York University. Share in Facebook. Like many Albertans, Jocelyn grew up enjoying nature, spending a great deal of her time in the forest by Fish Creek Provincial Park. Published on 18.06.2020. His experiences have presented opportunities to speak to audiences across Canada on leadership, diversity and inclusion, organizational governance, and communication. As Chair of Operation Black Vote Canada, she is the architect of the first ever-Black Community provincial leaders’ debate, Black Women’s Political Summit and Next Generation Political Summit. Kayne is the Vice President of the Sociology Undergraduate Students Association, and worked with many community organizations such as Youth Without Shelter, Planned Parenthood and Toronto City Council as a result. Sarah Buisman is a high school teacher and children’s choir conductor. Most of importantly, she is a painter! Share in WhatsApp. Elle a fondé une ONG vouée à encourager la participation des minorités visibles en politique. Annamie Paul. L'équipe. Green Party Leader Annamie Paul reacts to the federal government's fiscal update and says that it doesn't go far enough. Two children. Over the weekend, Paul captured the leadership of the Green Party of Canada after a nearly year-long race to replace Elizabeth May. One of these campaigns was his own, when James served as the Green Party of Ontario (GPO) candidate in Ottawa South in 2011, losing to former Premier Dalton McGuinty. Phil was also a key volunteer in the election of the first Provincial Green Party Representative in Canada during his time as Campaign Co-Chair for the Green Party of BC. He grew up in Little Current and spent much of his childhood outside fishing, camping, and exploring the natural world of our riding. Newsletters may offer personalized content or advertisements. Sean was a researcher and author of “Canada’s Changing Climate” on the impacts of climate change on Canadian communities for the Government of Canada. 4. Annamie Paul spoke with reporters after winning the Green Party’s leadership over the weekend. A graduate of Concordia University, Adam is passionate about the arts and design. Several decades of community service at the national and provincial levels – in education and church governance – currently focused on developing community gardens projects in Toronto Centre. Sa mère a été enseignante pendant plus de 30 ans, et sa grand-mère était aide-infirmière. In others?Declined to answer. Marital status? Adrian is fluent in French and reads Spanish and Italian. He has always made an effort to be active in helping different communities from impoverished children in Colombia, to immigrant families in Barcelona. D) We need greater diversity at our highest levels of political leadership, such diversity is almost entirely absent. He lives in downtown Toronto in the riding of University-Rosedale. 1972) was born in Toronto to parents from the Caribbean islands of Nevis and Dominica. 3. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Green Party of PEI. Annamie Paul October 4 at 2:30 PM "To every person in Canada that has tuned out of politics because th ... ey didn't see themselves reflected, I say make your home with us." I expect that the historical nature of my election would help to open those channels to some extent. He is currently the Green Party of Ontario spokesperson for Francophone affairs. He understands that many people are disillusioned by the current state of Canadian politics, or with politics in general. Most recently, her play The Emancipation of Ms. Lovely—which she penned and in which she starred—was nominated for six Dora awards and won Outstanding New Play. Oct. 4, 2020 – Annamie Paul has made history by becoming the first Black and female Jewish leader of a political party in Canada. Elle parle avec fierté des origines modestes de sa famille. In 2019, Oriana ran as a candidate in two elections - municipal and federal. How did Paul's family arrive in Tarsus? Jordan Bober first got hooked on Green politics and campaigning while living in Vancouver in 2011, when he volunteered on the campaign that elected Adriane Carr as Vancouver's first Green city councillor. Sabrina Hasham is an information technology consultant with clients in health care and financial services. JUNE 18, 2020 03:28. Children?Married. Ngozi Paul is an award-winning stage and screen actress, writer, director, and producer. Annamie Paul was a diplomat in Europe when Stephen Harper was elected as Canada’s prime minister almost 15 years ago. Coronavirus: Green Leader Annamie Paul calls on government for national task force November 16, 2020, 10:46 a.m. Green Party Leader Annamie Paul on Monday called on the federal government to put together a national task force of scientists to create a coordinated response to COVID-19, saying the national health emergency requires a national response. Annamie Paul. He is working to shift the perception of politicians, the political process, and presents a new vision for Canada and the world-at-large. Today, she is a self-employed Register Psychotherapist which allows her a better work-family-civic engagement balance as a single mom of a 6 year old. Annamie Paul (b. Tim Grant is passionate about building a world in which social/eco-justice is front and centre. She has been involved in the Green Party in Guelph, Ontario since 2019. She has experience in organizing and governance, having served on the YGC from 2017-2018 and worked on the past two federal elections. I have extensive international experience, as a former diplomat and director and innovator in the NGO world, and understand how to work collaboratively within multilaterals, the global Green movement and with civil society to tackle those challenges. Children? Ngozi Paul. Two children. Get the top stories emailed every day. Why do you think you’re best placed to be the next Green Party leader?I believe that you match a leader to the times that the country and party find themeselves. My Name is Annamie Paul. What is an invaluable lesson you’ve learned during this leadership campaign or your time in politics?There is tremendous power in collective action. Paul won a bare majority of votes in the eighth round, defeating Dimitri Lascaris. Ngozi Paul is an award-winning stage and screen actress, writer, director, and producer. That is just, sustainable and recognises the finite resources of our planet. Request a sign. Annamie Paul, a lawyer from Toronto, was elected by members of the party on Oct. 3. Born and raised in Toronto to pan-African parents from the Caribbean islands, her upbringing created the foundation for her work as a social and cultural innovator. Since then, Jordan has managed Green campaigns and worked and volunteered in Green parties at the federal, provincial and municipal levels, from coast to coast. Jonas is a grade 10 student fluent in Spanish, French and Catalan and proficient in German, Mandarin and Portuguese. During these projects and others such as sitting on the BC Greens Leaders Youth Advisory council, Sabine has had the pleasure of collaborating with young greens who are passionate about changing the world. 8. Would you describe yourself as religious? With academic roots in the prestigious Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre, Ngozi began her acting career on stage at the Stratford Festival of Canada. Toronto lawyer Annamie Paul was named head of the Green Party on Saturday, becoming the first Black woman to lead a national political party in … Earlier in his career Paul was successful PR and advertising executive, and served in various senior political communications roles for Liberals; converted to Greens because of his passion in support of climate change intervention and improved environmental management. Oriana focuses on the ability of community members from all walks of life to come together to cultivate economic growth, improve social conditions and put in place more sustainable processes that honor our natural world. Matthew has held several positions in the public sector and was a senior leader in student government and partisan politics. De confession juive, cette juriste polyglotte (elle maîtrise quatre langues et manie le français avec aisance) a travaillé à la Cour pénale internationale. Matthew works with the Ontario Public Service as a Policy Advisor, and holds a Master of Public Policy (Toronto) and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Wilfrid Laurier). She has also worked as a Policy Assistant to the Minister for Women’s Issues and the Attorney General and as a Union Organizer. Copyright © 2020 HuffPost.com, Inc. "HuffPost" is a registered trademark of HuffPost.com, Inc. All rights reserved. She was the Green Party of Canada’s candidate for Calgary Nose Hill in the 2019 federal election. He presently sit on the Board of Directors of Cycle Toronto and has been the VP for two years. She volunteered in the Toronto Centre federal campaign. I am the daughter of immigrants who arrived in Canada from the Caribbean in the 1960s. View Transcript. Annamie Paul. La nouvelle cheffe du Parti vert illustre une forte résilience appartenant aux défricheurs, à celles et ceux qui savent et doivent lutter pour établir la mise en œuvre d’une voie politique autrement. An avid hiker and lover of the outdoors, Troy has a dedication to preserve the natural world and a drive to address ongoing social inequalities in Canada and around the world. Adrian Currie joined the Green Party in 2009, and, since then, has worked on every GPO & GPC campaign in the riding of St. Paul's in Toronto. ... we hope that Toronto Centre voters seriously consider Annamie Paul … She has worked internationally and domestically in NGOs, as a policy officer in the European Union, and founded her own charity to train women and under-represented minorities to run for elected office. Over the years, Tim has initiated more than 20 community projects within the riding, most of them while serving as a board member and the Chair of the Harbord Village Residents’ Association. She has worked as a teacher in multiple schools in Calgary, as a reference assistant and program facilitator at public libraries. Annamie Paul est la nouvelle chef du Parti vert du Canada. In that respect, I am well-suited to represent the Green Party at this phase in the life of the party because: A) The Green Party of Canada struggles with diversity and this is a barrier to greater political success for us. Christina has a passion for environmental action, and is a member of several activist groups, and encourages climate action wherever possible. Paul, their third, was born in 1972. He graduated from McMaster University where he studied Justice, Political Philosophy and Law and ran as a Green Party Candidate in the 2015 and 2019 federal elections. Paul was born in the city of Tarsus, capital of the province of Cilicia. That may be exactly how Paul’s centrist wing of the party wants it. Matthew is an avid volunteer with the Ontario Public Service Pride Network (OPN) and in various community initiatives around Toronto. She is an IT professional with a degree from the School of Management at Ryerson University. Max believes that exposing youth to the natural world is a vital part of building a greater understanding of how we can protect our environment. The road to leadership. After AOC (USA congress woman) won a seat, Cynthia's friend encouraged her to run herself. In 2016, Jordan moved from BC to Prince Edward Island, where he managed the 2019 campaign that resulted in the PEI Greens forming the first Green Official Opposition in Canada. Velma Morgan has experience creating and implementing policies and programs, including the Pan/Para Pan American Games, the Ontario Immigration Act and Ontario Black History Month. Annamie Paul wants to be the first Black-Jewish leader of a Canadian party Paul is a lawyer who has dedicated her career to public affairs. Sean Manners is a long-time resident and 2019 Green Party Candidate in Beaches East-York. 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