I have been involved with the Green Party since 2000 and Elizabeth May never ceases to amaze me. Finally, the Greens get their own Member of Parliament, the first one ever using our ancient first past the post voting system.
Is this a reason to celebrate ? In most ways yes. Finally, breaking through the barrier in to Ottawa has been a long time coming. For many Greens this will mark the end of a long wait and the start of something new. We are now entering uncharted territory, it's a little scary to think we can do it, but do it we must.
As for the Blair Wilson the man, I do not know him other than what I read in the news. There is something vindictive about an anonymous tip to Elections Canada, in politics you can piss off people just by being yourself. I'm sure the issues are complicated and personal. Regardless, this is a symbolic gesture of grand proportions and Canadian political history has been made in this gesture.
The voters of British Columbia now face the daunting possibility of three elections between now and May 12, 2009. This will stretch all political parties' resources to their limits, particularly we Greens who still like to get involved at all levels. Possibly, we may see an influx of volunteers and interest due to the Blair Wilson addition, it would be nice to have a few more constituency offices and people to sit in them.
Today I'm off to the Green Party open house down at Hastings and Cambie. The modest office space is home to both the federal and provincial party offices, the food is good and I have good idea what the main subject will be around the water cooler today.
Watch the videos here... http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/green-switch/#clip87109
