Green Party of Canada

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/green-party-of-canada

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Green Party of Canada built?1983
2. What is the founding principles?Ecological wisdom, non-violence, social justice, sustainability, participatory democracy, and respect for diversity
3. What is the first elected member of parliament?Elizabeth May in 2011 for Saanich-Gulf Islands
4. When was the Green Party of Canada founded?The party started in 1983, when people wanted a new way to look after nature and people together.
5. Who is Elizabeth May and why is she important to the Green Party?Elizabeth May has led the party many times, helped it win seats in Parliament, and made its ideas heard by many Canadians.

Green Politics: A political ideology that integrates environmentalism with social justice, non-violence, and grassroots democracy.
Ecological Wisdom: The principle of understanding and respecting the interconnectedness of natural systems and human society.
Participatory Democracy: A form of governance that emphasizes direct citizen involvement in decision-making processes beyond traditional voting.
Sustainability: The practice of meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, encompassing environmental, social, and economic aspects.