So Who is this Elizabeth Chick Anyway?

The biggest problem we Greens have in Canada is perception. People don't know who we are, or what we stand for. We tend to operate in a media vacuum, in an absence of media coverage from mainstream sources... which is a shame because the Greens have some really interesting things to say. There are still people in this country who think that we're a "one issue party", or that we're "Conservatives with a green bent". These are caricatures, fashioned by those who don't want us taken seriously, and sadly, they're usually all the public hears.

In 2008, the public had the opportunity to see who we are and what we can do when our leader, Elizabeth May was in the debates -- an opportunity denied to Canadians this time around by an unelected consortium with no responsibility to the public trust. In response, the Greens have seen a surge in support from the general public, former prime ministers, and independent media, and it's that last one that I thought I'd share with you today.

Below is the result of an "open debate" invitation from Channel Zero, an independent media group, who decided that if the media consortium wouldn't invite all of the major parties, and wouldn't even reveal the requirements for inclusion, then someone else would have to pick up the slack. All parties were invited, only the Greens have shown up (so far).

I really encourage you to watch the video below. If for no other reason than to be sure that you've seen all the sides in this upcoming election. You might also want to cut her some slack on account of her voice being rather beaten up over the past few days. She normally sounds much less raspy :-)