After all the hype and fury Steven Harper's snap, and possibly illegal, election achieved very little. He gained a few seats but not enough to form a majority, likely caused the Liberals to choose a strong leader to oppose him next time, and let the Green Party demonstrate it can bring in its vote.
The Green Party's support is highest among younger voters turned off by the negativism of the old line Parties. Every year those voters get older and move into position to vote. Like all healthy organisms, the Green Party is literally growing its support.
Here in Scarborough Guildwood, Alonzo Bartley managed to nearly double the Green vote over the past election in 2006. Unlike some of his high spending opponents, Scarborough Guildwood Greens ended the campaign in the black with money to help foster a strong and healthy EDA.
One thing is for certain, with another minority government, the next election may only be a couple of years off. But we are ready.
As SG Greens gathered at the Old Stone Cottage Pub last night to watch the election results roll in, they had a lot to celebrate.
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