Where we Began

The modern green movement started in Canada and around the world in the 1960s when the counter-culture movement launched the first mass rejection of consumer culture. Five decades later, the 60s values of peace, love and understanding have become the founding Green Party values of non-violence, social justice and ecological thinking.

The Green Party of Canada was founded at a conference held at Carleton University in Ottawa in 1983, and was led by Dr. Trevor Hancock. Since its inception, the party has been developing as an organization, expanding its membership and improving its showing at the polls.

Our Green Plan for Ontario

A Caring Society

Funding caring services like healthcare, education and social services, and making sure workers in these sectors are adequately paid.

Connected Commuinites

Creating more dense, mixed-use communities to revitalize our neighbourhoods, reduce car pollution, and end urban sprawl.

New Climate Economy

Investing in renewable energy, electric transit infrastructure, while building retrofits and expanding protected natural spaces.