Event: Green Party Convention 2010
Date: Friday – Sunday – Aug 20-22
Location: Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front W
Entry/Cost: http://greenparty.ca/convention/registration – not sure, you might need to be a member
More Information: greenparty.ca/convention and  http://Greenlifestyleshow.ca 

Liz’s Comments: I’m going so that I can be amongst the most forward thinking visionaries and policy makers in Canada!

From the Organizers:
The Trinity-Spadina riding association and the Toronto Greens are proud to host the 2010 Green Party Convention, which will be held in Toronto on August 20-22nd, 2010. This exciting convention will be held at one of the greenest convention facilities in the country, The Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Some key highlights of the Convention weekend include:
•A lead up week to the convention where Toronto Greens will host a series of policy-focussed events
•A ‘Green Lifestyle show’ open to the public featuring green businesses, candidates, riding associations, social justice/sustainable environmental advocacy groups
•Training sessions including: organizing in your riding, canvassing training, and candidate training
•Meet and hear members running for the Party’s Federal Council and cast your vote
•Policy workshops and a Shadow Cabinet meeting with members
•Community outreach summits: A chance for candidates, organizers and members to interact with members of Canada’s diverse communities and listen, learn and engage