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Proposal text
Be it resolved that.
• The platform of the GPC for the next federal election focus significantly on approaches to the environmental collapse of our civilization, and that,
• The platform be fully costed to show how our platform will ameliorate the climate catastrophe.
Type of Proposal
A directive to ask the party’s Federal Council to consider an action
Objective / Benefit
The climate of the world has changed dramatically in the last few years. Everybody in Canada is aware of the extreme weather events that have become far too common. This is the opportunity the GPC has been built for and is waiting for, and we need to take full advantage of it in the next election. No other party will dare to do it.
The GPC should establish itself as only and exclusively championing solutions to this catastrophe. All policies must be cast in an environmental light. Nothing else matters.
If your proposal replaces an existing policy or policies, which one does it replace?
None and all. This directive places a very forceful emphasis on the elaboration and implementation of all our policies in the light of climate change.
List any supporting evidence for your proposal
Self-evident!
Does this proposal affect any particular group and what efforts have been made to consult with the group or groups?
This directive will require a major change in emphasis at the top planning and execution levels in the party. Nothing else matters.
Jurisdiction: Is this proposal under federal jurisdiction?
Yes
Please indicate the language the proposal is being submitted in.
English
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Conversation with Bill William McConnell
Please remove the words "focus entirely". We should, however, convince voters of the high importance of this issue. Tie this issue to high food prices, high insurance costs, costs to governments for emergency response and rebuilding, etc.
Thanks Bill. Several people have commented on the phrase "focus entirely." I would prefer to see that wording stay in the motion. However, it appears it will not be adopted without some adjustment. I thus propose to change"entirely" to "significantly." My view is that climate change is an existential crisis for all life on this planet. Not addressing it in a significant way is irresponsible. Compromise is needed to ensure adoption.
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