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BGM Policy Resolutions Part 4: Justice and Democracy

GPC LogoWell I wanted to post this last Wednesday but I ran out of time and was busy with Canada Day and then the weekend, but now here’s part 4 of the policy motions: Justice and Democracy. Here is a link to Vision Green for reference. Also if you haven't gone through yet take a minute to look over the previous resolutions:

BGM Policy Resolutions Part 3: Health and Environment

GPC LogoPart 3 of the policy motions: Health and Environment. Here is a link to Vision Green for reference.  For the record I had far more fun with the governance resolutions.  Since tomorrow is Canada Day I’ll try to get to post tomorrows blog (BGM Policy Resolutions Part 4: Justice and Democracy) later today. Also if you haven't gone through yet take a minute to look over the previous resolutions:

BGM Policy Resolutions Part 2: Foreign Affairs

GPC LogoNow on to part two of the policy motions: Foreign Affairs. Here is a link to Vision Green for reference. In the end I expect that this will be an 11 part series, five parts on governance, five on policy and one on councilors at large.  Also if you haven't gone through yet take a minute to look over the previous resolutions:

Call for an Investigation

Toronto G20 LogoI'm pro-police.  I like police, I think they are necessary.  I generally try to give them the benefit of the doubt when I hear complaints from protesters or other activists.  The way I see it they are under a lot of stress in situations like these and often have to react with not nearly enough time to weigh their options or think of the consequences.  I often have the impression that while there are some bad apples the vast majority of officers are good people who are working with the orders they are given.  However, after seeing this:

BGM Policy Resolutions Part 1: Economy and Finance

GPC LogoOK, this week I'll be going through the policy motions. Congratulations if you made it though lasts weeks posts.  Like the governance resolutions there are five sections that I will tackle one day at a time.  I'm starting with the Economy and Finance section as they're are the resolutions listed first on the website. Here is a link to Vision Green for reference. Also if you haven't gone through yet take a minute to look over th e governance resolutions: